Facilities Controls & Automation Engineer (Starlink)
Core
Design, build, and activate advanced manufacturing facility control systems for SpaceX's Starlink production and critical infrastructure.
Role type
Facilities Controls & Automation Engineer
Builds
Complete control systems for manufacturing facilities, including HVAC, power distribution, and compressed air utilities.
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Industrial automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS) design and commissioning, HVAC control sequences, SCADA system development, PLC programming, industrial communication protocols (BACnet, Modbus, OPC UA), IO-Link sensor integration, root cause analysis, secure network architecture design, data analytics for facility KPIs
Preferred skills
Honeywell Niagara Framework and Delta Controls expertise, Fieldbus and Ethernet communication, commercial/industrial HVAC system knowledge, FAT/TAB coordination, OT cybersecurity best practices, production machinery exposure
Technologies
Honeywell, Delta Controls, IFM IO-Link, Ignition, SCADA, BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP
Responsibilities
Design, program, and maintain Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS); Configure and optimize system graphics, alarms, trends, and point databases; Develop and modify control sequences for HVAC and infrastructure systems; Install and maintain IO-Link sensors for telemetry and monitoring; Provide commissioning and startup support including FAT and TAB; Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis on utility equipment; Collaborate on secure BAS network architecture; Design and manage IGNITION/SCADA systems for critical utilities
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC