Solar Manufacturing Automation Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SOLAR MANUFACTURING AUTOMATION ENGINEER (STARLINK)

Starlink is the world's largest satellite constellation providing fast, reliable internet to 6M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers and the software that brings it all together.

As a member of the Starlink Solar Automation Team you will work with a cross-disciplinary team of engineers developing the next generation Starlink solar array and the production system that will create it.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Design, build, qualify and implement projects spanning machine design, robotics and manufacturing processes from initial ideation to production use.
• Architect, write, and debug PLC code.
• Implement vision systems for robotic guidance, quality control and data collection.
• Design systems to control processes, track factory performance and collaborate across teams to increase manufacturing efficiency in a data driven way.
• Design user interfaces that make complex machines easy to use and troubleshoot.
• Create electrical, pneumatic and fluid schematics for control panels.
• Keep our factories safe by implementing ANSI / RIA15.06 / OSHA compliant systems.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Hands on experience with at least one of the specific disciplines below and interest in learning the other areas you are not yet strong in :

Industrial Automation :

Software :

Electrical :

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

Must be willing to work extended hours and / or weekends as needed to meet mission critical deadlines.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS :

Pay range :

Manufacturing Automation Engineer / Level I : $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 / per year

Manufacturing Automation Engineer / Level II : $115,000.00 - $135,000.00 / per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations : job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday

ITAR REQUIREMENTS :

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin / ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application / interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com

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