Electrical Engineer – Instrumentation & Controls – Starship
| Company | SpaceX |
|---|---|
| Location | Cape Canaveral, FL, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in physics, electrical engineering or computer engineering
- 6+ months of experience working with data acquisition systems (internship/project experience qualifies)
Responsibilities
- Design and build the controls infrastructure to support the various types of ground support equipment required to test and launch the Starship Launch Vehicle
- Maintain the operational capability of all control voltage level (<60V) electrical systems once activated
- Develop and upgrade data acquisition and control systems across Launch infrastructure
- Create new automation systems as needed to support the evolving needs of the launch and test infrastructure
- Provide technical support and guidance for controls technicians and other non-controls engineering groups
- Develop new hardware and processes to improve capabilities, reduce cost, and setup time of electrical systems
- Analyze data to assess the function and health of electrical systems
- Assist in the design and analysis of experiments to evaluate test articles
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight
- Strong work ethic, positive attitude, 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
- 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
- Familiarity with mixed signal electronics, power supply design, analog filtering; testing and troubleshooting techniques, signal integrity, layout and grounding principles
- General schematic capture and printed circuit board (PCB) design and/or verification and validation experience
- Experience with electrical power distribution, working knowledge of NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E
- 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 & digital electronic systems, including avionics