Automation Controls Specialist

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Controls Specialist Job Description

As a Controls Specialist, you will own and execute industrial automation projects, collaborating with engineers, specialists, and technicians from different groups. You will develop and upgrade data acquisition and control systems, provide technical support, and guide controls technicians and other non-controls engineering groups. Your role will involve leading technicians or contractors, commissioning new hardware, and actively performing continuous improvements for team processes and quality.

• Develop and upgrade data acquisition and control systems.
• Provide technical support and guidance for controls technicians.
• Lead and manage technicians and contractors efficiently.
• Commission new hardware and perform continuous improvements for team processes.
• Prioritize daily tasks, including risk mitigation on current and upcoming projects.
• Draft and redline drawings in Electrical and Fluids Schematics.
• Act as a liaison between Tooling Engineering and Automation & Controls during the design and build stages.
• Program PLCs and HMIs according to engineering design.
• Analyze data to assess the function of electrical systems.
• Assist in the design and analysis of experiments to evaluate test articles.

• PLC programming, automation, and electrical processes.
• Experience in robotics, troubleshooting, and quality assurance.
• Proficiency in risk analysis, programming, and AutoCAD.
• Quality control and design capabilities.

• Occupational trade school qualification in an instrumentation or electrical-based field.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NFPA 79, and UL508A codes.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for advancing the commercial space industry.
• Ability to rapidly adapt roles and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with high-reliability processes and documentation practices.
• Experience in programming PLC and HMI, as well as data acquisitionsehld & control hardware.
• Understanding of engineering principles behind electronic equipment and instrumentation.
• Experience designing and installing control systems in hazardous areas.
• General schematic capture and PCB design experience.
• Experience with industrial bus protocols and connectorization standards.
• Hands‑on experience with analog electronic systems, process integration, and mechatronic systems.
• Exposure to programming languages such as C/C++, Python, and JavaScript.
• Experience with Linux-based operating systems.

Join a mission‑driven company where you can work directly on projects that contribute to making humanity multi‑planetary. Benefit from competitive compensation, comprehensive health and wellness programs, and family support initiatives. Enjoy the unique location and community at Starbase, Texas, and take advantage of onsite amenities. Experience professional growth opportunities and a collaborative, passionate culture focused on innovation and teamwork. Contribute to projects with a global impact, from satellite launches to interplanetary missions.

Work both indoors and outdoors across multiple sites, engaging with cutting‑edge aerospace technology at an integrated launch and production site.

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Brownsville, TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 24, 2026.

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