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Automation & Controls Specialist (starship)

Location: Cape Canaveral, Florida
Work mode: On-site
Type: full time
Listed: Jul 1, 2026

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SpaceX is hiring an Automation & Controls Specialist for their Starship program in Cape Canaveral, Florida. This role involves hands-on design, integration, and activation of electrical and control systems for rocket launch facilities. Responsibilities include troubleshooting ground support equipment, authoring manufacturing plans, and developing PLC code.

Skills and focus areas

automation
controls systems
electrical design
pneumatic systems
fluid plumbing
plc programming
troubleshooting
manufacturing planning
schematics
nfpa79
nec
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