Automation and Controls Engineer, AI Satellites (Starmind)
SpaceXBastropFull TimeEngineering
Remotely
automationiotplcscadahmiethernet/ipethercatbeckhoff twincat
Job Description
📋 Description
- Design, build, and operate automation for Starmind hardware and on-orbit compute
- Oversee manufacturing line for flight computers, power, memory, and networking
- Develop factory automation, from ideation to FCC hand-off to operations
- Lead PLC code development for high-volume manufacturing
- Ensure safety and reliability in harsh space environments
- Collaborate cross-functionally to meet processing workloads and domain sizes
🎯 Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or computer science
- 1+ years in industrial/factory automation design or electro-mechanical systems
- Strong electrical/electromechanical design and troubleshooting skills
- Proficient in electrical schematics, single-line diagrams (EPLAN preferred)
- Experience with field bus, Ethernet, and PLCs; safety-critical systems a plus
- Beckhoff TwinCAT programming and safety PLCs a plus
🎁 Benefits
- Competitive SpaceX benefits package
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge space-grade automation
- Exposure to on-orbit AI compute infrastructure