Automation & Controls Specialist, Launch Pad (Starship)

The role

This role bridges the gap between detailed design and activations by developing plans for installing conveyances and pulling cables. The specialist will build a supply chain, assist in the field, and feed lessons learned back to the design team for Starship launch pad systems.

What you will do

• Create work instructions for integration of electrical and controls systems and related secondary structures
• Identify and escalate tricky designs and propose solutions for improving the process
• Provide production support by dispositioning issue tickets and working with engineers
• Troubleshoot electrical and controls systems
• Select, modify, and maintain equipment for tests and fabrication projects
• Onboard new machinery or equipment to increase build efficiency
• Document build processes
• Pursue initiatives to streamline the process from design to completed hardware

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 4+ years of professional experience working with electrical or data acquisition systems
• 2+ years of experience designing electrical, mechanical, or control systems
• Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Ability to work at elevated heights up to 500 feet
• Stand: Up to 10 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 6 hours per day
• Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 15 minutes or less per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 6 hours per day
• Walk: Up to 10 hours per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to ≤ 50 lbs. (unassisted) 15 minutes or less per day
• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 10 hours per day

Nice to have

• Proficiency in writing and interpreting planning documents, schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, drawings, manuals, blueprints, and engineering sketches
• Ability to install and use instrumentation including strain gages, pressure transducers, load cells, thermocouples, RTDs, accelerometers, and analog circuitry
• Ability to fabricate and repair cable harnesses including: soldering, crimping, assembling connectors
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
• Ability to solve complex problems with minimal supervision on tight schedules

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
• May be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm capabilities, which may include a medical history review

About the company

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. The company is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars.