Build Specialist, Automation & Controls (Starship Launch Pad)

SpaceX(1 month ago)

Starbase, TXOnsiteFull TimeJunior$79,480 - $105,581 (estimated)Launch Infrastructure

About this role

The Build Specialist, Automation & Controls (Starship Launch Pad) supports the Starship Tower & Launch Mount team by bridging detailed design and field activations for next-generation launch pads. The role helps develop installation and cabling plans, ensures supply chain readiness, and captures lessons learned to inform design improvements. Work is focused on enabling automated, rapid launch cadence for Starship systems and may require field support during build and activation phases.

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Required Skills

Work Instructions
Design Escalation
Production Support
Controls Troubleshooting
Equipment Maintenance
Equipment Onboarding
Process Documentation
Process Improvement
Schematics Interpretation
Instrumentation

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Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate

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.