Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer (Starship)
Core
Designing and activating hardware and software systems for machines on the Starship production line, including transport and storage solutions.
Role type
Senior IC automation & controls engineer
Builds
Automated manufacturing solutions for Starship vehicles
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Industrial automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
PLC programming, robot system development, electrical control panel design, HMI screen generation, safety system implementation, electromechanical component selection, project scheduling
Preferred skills
Process integration, robotic weld applications, robot/PLC simulation, National Instruments, EPlan CAD, C#/.NET/Python/SQL, Siemens TIA Portal/Beckhoff TwinCat 3, HMI/SCADA programming, field bus networks
Technologies
Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCat 3, National Instruments, EPlan, C#, .NET, Python, SQL, Kuka, ABB, Fanuc
Responsibilities
Architect and debug PLC code for manufacturing applications, develop robot systems for automated manufacturing, implement safety systems for manufacturing equipment, manage electrical cabinet builds and field wiring, deploy automated processes into production, set and maintain project schedules and budgets
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC