Automation & Controls Specialist, Starship Launch and Test

SpaceX(27 days ago)

Starbase, TXOnsiteFull TimeMedior$91,686 - $122,740 (estimated)Launch and Test

About this role

The Automation & Controls Specialist will support development and deployment of Starship launch and test infrastructure, contributing to reusable launch and test systems for crew and cargo missions. The role focuses on installing, commissioning, and integrating automation and data acquisition systems and physical hardware to enable safe, reliable launch and test operations. The specialist works closely with technicians and engineering teams in a hands-on environment to advance SpaceX’s launch and test capabilities.

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Required Skills

Electrical Systems
Data Acquisition
Control Systems
PLCs
PCB Design
Wire Harnesses
Motor Drives
Sensors
Panel Builds
Schematic Design

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Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Occupational Trade School Qualification
ITAR Eligibility (US Citizen/Green Card/Asylee/Refugee)

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.