INACTIVE
Full-Time
Automation and Controls Specialist
Posted on 11/30/2022
Develops and launches advanced rockets, spacecraft
Hardware
Aerospace
Junior
Brownsville, TX, USA
Required Skills
Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design
Python
JavaScript
Operating Systems
C/C++
Linux/Unix
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 2+ years of experience in a controls technician or specialist role
- Occupational trade school qualification in an instrumentation or electrical-based field
- Knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety), NFPA 79 & UL508A codes
- Excellent communication skills-both written and verbal
- Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight
- Strong work ethic and drive to succeed as part of a high functioning team
- Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
- Ability to thrive in ambiguity, independently drive project progress, and manage multiple priorities
- Knowledge of high-reliability processes and related documentation practices
- Demonstrated ability to design, implement and troubleshoot data acquisition and control hardware
- Fundamental understanding of engineering principles behind electronic equipment, instrumentation, and commonly used industrial equipment
- Select and size electrical and electromechanical components such as servo motors, controllers, and VFDs
- Experience designing and installing instrumentation and control systems in hazardous areas (NFPA 70 Section 500 installations); Class 1, Division 1 and Division 2 environments or IEC equivalence
- General schematic capture and printed circuit board (PCB) design and/or verification and validation experience
- Experience tuning PID controllers
- Experience with electrical power distribution, working knowledge of NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E
- Experience with connectorization standards such as IPC-620, NASA 8739.4, and D38999 specifications
- First-hand experience with programming and software development
- Experience with industrial bus protocols such as Modbus, Profinet and EtherNet/IP
- Hands-on experience activating, building, and troubleshooting analog electronic systems
- Process integration and electromechanical / mechatronic systems experience
- Experience working with National Instruments cRIOs and cDAQs
- Exposure to C/C++, Python, and javascript
- Experience with Linux-based operating systems
- Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings
- Ability to work at elevated heights (200+ feet)
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as climbing up and down stairs and/or ladders regularly throughout the day
- Ability to lift light weight supplies or materials (up to 25lbs unassisted)
- Available to work overtime and weekends when needed based on site operational needs; flexibility required
- Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, flashing lights, heat, cold, rain, and noise
- Occasional travel to other SpaceX or 3rd party facilities, up to 25%
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here
Responsibilities
- Maintain the operational capability of all control voltage level electrical systems
- Develop and upgrade data acquisition and control systems
- Provide technical support and guidance for controls technicians and other non-controls engineering groups
- Lead shifts of technicians and/or contractors efficiently
- Develop new hardware and processes to improve capabilities, cost, and setup time of ground support electrical systems
- Work with the software team in evolving software for testing ground systems
- Analyze data to assess the function of electrical systems
- Assist in the design and analysis of experiments to evaluate test articles
- Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
SpaceX specializes in developing and launching advanced rockets and spacecraft, with a focus on transforming space transportation. Their key technologies include advanced rocket propulsion systems, spacecraft design, and cargo resupply missions for NASA.
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$9.2B
Headquarters
Hawthorne, California
Founded
2002
Growth & Insights
Headcount
6 month growth
↑ 8%1 year growth
↑ 30%2 year growth
↑ 30%Benefits
Benefits and Perks - Our employees’ well-being is important to us and essential to our capacity to do extraordinary things. We offer a wide variety of programs to support the health, wellness, and financial security of our employees and their families.
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