Automation & Controls Engineer, Insource Manufacturing (Starlink)

SpaceX(27 days ago)

Bastrop, TXOnsiteFull TimeMedior$65,845 - $89,726 (estimated)Materials Engineering

About this role

The Automation and Controls Engineer on the Starlink insource manufacturing team develops and implements automation technologies to support high-volume production and rapid product iteration. Working within the Materials Engineering group, the role interfaces with multiple manufacturing disciplines (injection molding, die casting, stamping, mold manufacturing) and cross-functional teams to enable production readiness. A strong emphasis is placed on safety, standards compliance, and delivering robust, maintainable systems for operational handoff.

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Required Skills

Automation Design
Equipment Management
Safety Compliance
Mechanical Collaboration
Documentation
Debugging
PLC Programming
HMI Design
Electrical Design
Cabinet Builds

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Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

About SpaceX

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SpaceX is an aerospace manufacturer and launch services company that designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology and ultimately enable human life on other planets, it developed the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, the Dragon crew/cargo spacecraft, and the next‑generation Starship — with a strong emphasis on reusable boosters. SpaceX provides commercial and government launch services (including crewed ISS missions, satellite deployments and rideshares) and operates the Starlink broadband constellation. The company is known for rapid iterative development and cost‑reduction through reuse to expand access to space.