Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer (Asset Engineering)
Core
Design, build, and integrate automated machinery and test systems for manufacturing and testing Starship and Starshield hardware.
Role type
Senior IC automation and controls engineer
Builds
In-house automated manufacturing and test systems for aerospace hardware
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Industrial automation
Required skills
PLC programming (SCL, Beckhoff TwinCat 3, Siemens TIA Portal), motion control systems, industrial robotics (Kuka, ABB, Fanuc), Python/C#/C++, machine vision, electrical system design, pneumatic/hydraulic systems, SCADA/MES integration, network configuration, troubleshooting
Preferred skills
Complex problem solving, software development for electro-mechanical systems, industry standards (IEC, NFPA, NEC), motion system sizing
Technologies
Beckhoff TwinCat 3, Siemens TIA Portal, SCADA, MES, Python, C#, C++, Kuka, ABB, Fanuc
Responsibilities
Lead design and development of complex automated manufacturing systems from concept to production; Design and develop motion control and robotic systems; Write and maintain machine automation software; Develop UI/HMIs for machine operation; Design electrical and pneumatic systems; Manage build, integration, testing, and validation of systems; Architect integration of machinery into SCADA and MES systems; Provide expert support and root cause analysis for existing systems
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
