SpaceXAutomation & Controls Specialist (Asset Maintenance)
Build and commission automated machinery, troubleshoot electrical systems, and collaborate with engineers and specialists.
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not.
AUTOMATION & CONTROLS SPECIALIST (ASSET MAINTENANCE)
As an Automation & Controls Specialist, you will be responsible for building and commissioning automated machinery that manufactures and tests product lines including Falcon, Dragon, Starshield, and Starship. You will work hands-on with a team of automation engineers and specialists to bring solutions to life and unlock the full capacity of our Hawthorne factory.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Own industrial automation projects in collaboration with engineers, specialists, and technicians from multiple teams
- Wire and commission new electro-mechanical automated machinery
- Draft and redline electrical, mechanical, and fluid schematics
- Provide expert build support and design insight to automation engineers throughout machine development
- Configure and test controls hardware (sensors, actuators, drives) during commissioning
- Provide troubleshooting support to resolve issues on new and existing automated machinery
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED equivalency certificate
- 1+ years of experience building and troubleshooting low voltage electrical systems OR an associate’s degree in an electrical, controls, or automation discipline
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Strong experience with power and hand tools
- Experience reading electrical and pneumatic drawings
- Experience building, wiring, and testing industrial control panels
- Experience troubleshooting and/or programming PLCs, HMIs, or microcontrollers
- Experience troubleshooting electrical systems and devices with tools such as multi-meters and oscilloscopes
- Knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety), NFPA 79 & UL508A codes
- Experience with industrial 6DOF robotics systems (ABB, Kuka or Fanuc)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Highly motivated with strong interpersonal skills; a team player, yet able to work independently when necessary
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Available to work overtime and weekends as needed
- Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings
- Must be able to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
- Occasional travel to other SpaceX or 3rd party facilities, up to 10%
- Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range: Automation & Controls Specialist /Level 1: $30.00 - $38.00/hour Automation & Controls Specialist/Level 2: $34.00 - $43.00/hour Automation & Controls Specialist/Level 3: $38.00 - $48.00/hour
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.
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.