Electrical Controls Engineer; Starlink

About SpaceX

Space

X 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. Today Space

X is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

We’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together.

We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best‑in‑class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe. One key component of Space

X’s success so far is our commitment to keeping all engineering and production in-house, which enables a tight feedback loop, nimble decision‑making, and speedy deliverables. As an Electrical Controls Engineer at our Bastrop site, you will lead creative, multi‑disciplinary projects spanning industrial controls, machine design, robotics, motion systems, and factory health monitoring that all come together to form the innovative, high‑rate factories that allow us to deliver internet to those that need it most.

• Design, develop, and manage automation projects – including initial factory ideation, machine commissioning, proof of rate capability, and eventual hand‑off to operational teams.
• Architect, write, and debug PLC code with an emphasis on generating maintainable, well‑structured, and reusable code for high‑volume manufacturing applications.
• Keep the factory safe and reliable by implementing ANSI/RIA
  15.06/OSHA‑compliant systems for robots, gantries, conveyors, and other manufacturing equipment.
• Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens to make complex machines easy to understand, operate, and troubleshoot.
• Design electrical systems compliant with NEC, NFPA, and UL508A regulations.
• Create schedules and budgets, and motivate the team to achieve them.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or computer science.
• 1+ years of experience with mechanical/electromechanical manufacturing, design, analysis, testing, and/or programming (internship and extracurricular experience is applicable).

• Excited by a quick and iterative design‑and‑manufacturing role.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems with simple solutions in both design and implementation stages.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to make plans and directional recommendations collaboratively and cross‑functionally.
• Ability to engineer creative, new approaches to problems while adhering to ANSI/RIA
  15.06/OSHA safety requirements to keep a factory safe.
• Experience with electrical sizing of motors, cables, circuit protection, VFDs, motor starters, and various motion systems.
• Design and troubleshooting of fail‑safe electrical circuits using safety logic controllers and safety‑rated relays.
• Hands‑on experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems with tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and EMI probes.
• Proficiency in creating electrical schematics and single‑line diagrams (EPLAN preferred).
• Knowledge of field bus networks, serial communication, and Ethernet communication.
• Hands‑on experience designing and commissioning high‑quality electrical panels and electro‑mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, UL508A codes with ability to ensure compliance with control system safety standards.
• Industrial software experience: PLC programming (preferably Beckhoff TwinCAT Structured Text), safety PLC’s, HMI, SCADA, IoT (MQTT, OPC‑UA), Ethernet/IP, Ether
  
  CAT, Profinet, Profisafe, and robotics programming (preferably ABB).

• Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones.
• To conform to U.S. Government export…