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Sr. Equipment Reliability Engineer - Automation & Controls (Starship)

SpaceX is developing the Starship system to enable large-scale, fully reusable space transportation. We are seeking a senior Automation & Controls Engineer to design, build, and commission hardware and software systems for Starship production equipment, support transport and storage solutions, and deliver reliable, code-compliant automated manufacturing processes.

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5+ years designing and commissioning industrial automation and controls
  • Proven PLC programming experience (preferably Siemens TIA Portal & Beckhoff TwinCAT 3)
  • Robotics integration experience (design, safety, and commissioning)
  • Electrical panel design and hands-on build/commissioning experience (UL508A, NFPA79, NEC)
  • HMI/SCADA design and troubleshooting experience
  • Experience with industrial communications: fieldbus, serial, Ethernet
  • Familiarity with CAD electrical schematic tools (EPlan preferred)
  • Proficiency with scripting or languages such as Python, C#, .NET, and SQL is beneficial
  • Strong written and verbal communication and ability to work in fast-paced iterative environments

Responsibilities

  • Conceptualize and scope new production equipment balancing specs, cost, layout, and lead time
  • Design industrial electrical control panels and produce electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics (NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant)
  • Architect, write, and debug organized, documented PLC code for manufacturing applications
  • Develop and integrate robot systems for automated manufacturing of vehicle sub-components
  • Design and implement machine safeguarding and safety systems compliant with ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA
  • Create clear HMI screens for complex machinery with effective troubleshooting feedback
  • Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, and pneumatic/fluid plumbing on installs
  • Select and size electrical and electromechanical components (servo motors, controllers)
  • Deploy automated equipment to production, and support commissioning and iteration
  • Set and maintain project schedules and budgets to meet delivery targets

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (required)
  • Master's degree in engineering (preferred)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Retirement savings plan (401k) and potential equity/stock-based compensation
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Opportunities for career growth on industry-leading space programs
  • Hands-on, high-impact engineering challenges in a fast-paced environment
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SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, is an aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company aiming to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

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