Process Controls Engineer, Solar Cell Factory (Starlink)

SpaceX(5 days ago)

Bastrop, TXOnsiteFull TimeJunior$81,696 - $108,696 (estimated)Engineering

About this role

A Process Controls Engineer on the Solar Cell team at SpaceX supports scaling production of high-efficiency solar cells for Starlink by enabling robust control and automation infrastructure for the solar cell factory. The role emphasizes safe, compliant operation of hazardous-material processes and reliable manufacturing operations within a high-volume aerospace environment.

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Required Skills

PLC Programming
SCADA
PID Control
Instrumentation
Electrical Design
Panel Fabrication
Safety Interlocks
Fieldbus Networking
Ethernet/IP
Troubleshooting

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree (Engineering, Physics, or Chemical Discipline)
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.