

Automation & Controls Specialist, Heat Shield Production (Starship) - Night Shift
Location
Cape Canaveral, FL
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-09-11
The Automation & Controls Specialist will support the development and construction of tooling for Starship and Super Heavy Booster, focusing on automation projects and reliability improvements for production systems.
Responsibilities
- Own and execute industrial automation projects.
- Develop and upgrade data acquisition and control systems.
- Provide technical support for controls technicians and other teams.
- Lead technicians and contractors efficiently.
- Commission new hardware.
- Perform continuous improvements for team processes.
- Draft and redline drawings in electrical and fluids schematics.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- 2+ years of experience in a controls technician, controls specialist, or engineering role.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology field preferred.
- Knowledge of NFPA 70, 70E, 79 & UL508A codes.
- Experience in programming PLC and HMI.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a high-paced, challenging work environment.