Automation & Controls Specialist, Launch Pad (Starship) Verified today
Automation & Controls Specialist, Launch Pad (Starship)
The Starship Tower & Launch Mount team is developing the next generation of launch pads to enable rapid, automated flight cadence for Starship vehicles. This role bridges detailed design and field activation, combining systems integration, production support, and process improvement.
What you will do
- Create work instructions for integration of electrical and controls systems and their secondary structures
- Identify tricky designs that create manufacturing difficulties and propose solutions
- Provide production support: disposition issue tickets, define requirements, and standardize repairs with engineers
- Troubleshoot electrical and controls systems in the field
- Select, modify, and maintain test and fabrication equipment
- Onboard new machinery to increase build efficiency
- Document build processes and pursue initiatives to streamline design-to-hardware delivery across supply chain, planning, technician communication, test plans, tooling, and data review
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency
- 4+ years professional experience with electrical or data acquisition systems
- 2+ years experience designing electrical, mechanical, or control systems (university or trade school experience qualifies)
Preferred experience
- Writing and interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, drawings, blueprints, and engineering sketches
- Installing instrumentation: strain gages, pressure transducers, load cells, thermocouples, RTDs, accelerometers, analog circuitry
- Cable harness fabrication and repair: soldering, crimping, connector assembly
- Strong interpersonal and verbal communication
- Ability to rapidly adapt roles in high-paced environments and solve complex problems with minimal supervision
Physical requirements
Work at elevated heights up to 500 feet. Stand up to 10 hours per day, sit up to 6 hours, walk up to 10 hours, climb ladder/stairs up to 10 hours, kneel/crouch up to 3 hours, and overhead reach up to 6 hours daily. Push/pull up to 75 lbs (unassisted, 15 minutes or less), lift/carry up to 50 lbs (unassisted, 15 minutes or less). Work in temperatures over 80 degrees for 6+ hours per day. Extended hours and weekends required. Capable of safely working at heights, in confined spaces, using air purifying respirators, and operating heavy equipment. Pre-employment physical may be required.
US eligibility
To conform to U.S. export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.