Automation & Controls Engineer (Starlink Optical Products)
Core
Design, build, qualify, and implement automation and control systems for high-volume production of Starlink optical payloads, including inter-satellite lasers, optical transceivers, and star trackers.
Role type
Senior IC Automation & Controls Engineer
Builds
Automated production lines for optical payloads (lasers, transceivers, star trackers)
Domain
Aerospace / Industrial Automation
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
PLC programming, robotics programming, machine vision, electrical schematics, HMI/SCADA design, statistical process control, safety system design
Preferred skills
Beckhoff TwinCAT, ABB Rapid, Cognex Vision Pro, EPLAN, EtherCAT/PROFINET, SQL/C#/Python
Technologies
PLCs, COTS Robots, EtherCAT, PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Beckhoff TwinCAT, ABB Rapid, Cognex Vision Pro, Halcon, OpenCV, EPLAN, SQL, C#, .NET, Python, MQTT, OPC-UA
Responsibilities
Design and implement machine design, robotics, and manufacturing processes; Architect, write, and debug PLC code; Implement vision systems for robotic guidance and quality control; Design user interfaces for complex machines; Create electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics; Implement ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant safety systems
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC
