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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Space Systems · first seen 2026-10-27
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Automation & Controls Engineer (Facilities)

As a member of the critical infrastructure team, you will design, build, and activate some of the world's most technically advanced manufacturing facilities. You will develop automated solutions to aid in rapid R&D, production and critical asset management. The automation and control team designs, builds, and commissions complete control systems from the ground up.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits
  • Lay out new industrial electrical control panels compliant with NFPA79, NEC, and UL508A standards; create electrical, pneumatic and fluid schematics
  • Simulate processes using ABB Robotstudio, Kuka Sim, and Siemens Process Simulate to inform design engineers of automation proposal viability
  • Architect, write, and debug PLC code emphasizing organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable code for manufacturing applications
  • Generate clear HMI screens for complex machinery with sufficient feedback for troubleshooting
  • Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing
  • Select and size electrical and electromechanical components such as servo motors and controllers
  • Deploy automated processes and equipment into production
  • Set, implement, and maintain schedules and budgets to ensure project completion

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of professional experience in the design and commissioning of automation and controls systems for industrial applications

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Knowledge of building automation systems for critical infrastructure
  • Mechanical (HVAC) controls and wiring; Delta controls
  • Process integration and electromechanical/mechatronic systems experience
  • Electrical schematic CAD experience using EPlan
  • C#, .NET, Python and/or SQL
  • PLC programming, preferably Siemens TIA Portal and Beckhoff TwinCat 3
  • HMI and SCADA programming
  • Field bus networks, serial communication and Ethernet communication
  • Hands-on experience building and commissioning high quality electrical control panels and electro-mechanical systems
  • Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 79, UL508A codes
  • Exposure to a wide variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment including vision systems, dispense systems, temperature controllers, laser distance sensors and Nut-Runners
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience in fast-paced iterative design and manufacturing environments
  • Experience solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule independently or as a team member

Additional Requirements

  • Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
  • Must be willing to travel to other locations

Compensation

Pay Range:

  • Level 1: $100,000 to $130,000
  • Level 2: $115,000 to $160,000

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is one part of your total rewards package. You may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will receive comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You will accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to company policy.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.