BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- 1+ years of experience in the design and commissioning of controls systems (internship experience qualifies)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience designing and integrating various industrial control systems
- Electrical schematic computer-aided design (CAD) experience
- Mechanical CAD experience
- PLC programming experience
- Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) development experience
- Experience with industrial communication protocols
- Hands-on experience building and commissioning high quality electro-mechanical systems
- Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC), UL508A codes
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Experience in fast-paced iterative design and test environments
- Proven track record of efficiently resolving complex problems under tight deadlines
- Strong work ethic and relentless drive for success
- Ability to rapidly change roles and responsibilities within a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
- Fundamental understanding of engineering principles behind electronic equipment and instrumentation
- Experience designing and installing instrumentation and control systems in hazardous areas
- Experience tuning PID controllers
- Experience with electrical power distribution, working knowledge of NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E
- First-hand experience with programming and software development
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings
- Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Ability to travel to other SpaceX or 3rd party facilities (up to 20%)
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Launch Automation & Controls Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00/per year
Launch Automation & Controls Engineer/Level II: $115,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.