Automation & Controls Specialist (Starship)

Responsibilities

• Own and hands-on execute industrial automation projects, in collaboration with Engineers, specialists, and Technicians from different groups
• Develop and upgrade data acquisition and control systems
• Provide technical support and guidance for controls technicians and other non-controls engineering groups
• Lead technicians and/or contractors efficiently
• Commission new hardware
• Actively perform continuous improvements for team processes, quality, faster build times, lower maintenance needs, project kitting, streamlined communication between teams, and feedback loops
• Draft and redline drawings in Electrical and Fluids Schematics
• Program PLC’s and HMI’s according to engineering design
• Analyze data to assess the function of electrical systems
• Aid in the design and analysis of experiments to evaluate test articles
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of experience in a controls technician or specialist role
• Knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety), NFPA 79 & UL508A codes
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal
• Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight
• Strong work ethic 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
• Experience in programming PLC and HMID
• Experience tuning PID controllers
• Experience with electrical power distribution, working knowledge of NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E
• Experience with connectorization standards such as IPC-620, NASA 8739.4, and D38999 specifications
• Select and size electrical and electromechanical components such as servo motors, controllers, and VFDs
• 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
• General schematic capture and printed circuit board (PCB) design and/or verification and validation experience
• Experience with industrial bus protocols such as Modbus, Profinet and EtherNet/IP
• Experience with C/C++, Python, and JavaScript
• Experience with Linux-based operating systems