Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer, Infrastructure & Utility (Starship)

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or another engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience designing, analyzing, and working on automation and control systems (internship and school projects experience qualify).

• 8+ years of professional experience in a similar role.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license (or intention to pursue).
• Experience designing/developing HMI applications with Ignition.
• Familiar with SEL, Allen Bradley and Siemens suite of control devices.
• Experience developing and deploying server/client SCADA applications.
• Ability to analyze electrical one-line drawings, DC/AC schematics, and bills of materials.
• Experience designing control logic schemes and network configurations.
• Experience with IEC-61131 programming.
• Experience with IT/OT network design and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with industrial communications protocols and networking: Modbus, IEEE C37.115, IEEE C37.111, DNP3, etc.
• Demonstrated initiative, creative problem-solving, and strong analytical/engineering fundamentals.
• Electrical schematic CAD experience using EPlan, AutoCAD, etc.
• C#, .NET, python and/or SQL experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize, schedule, and implement solutions with minimal operational impact.
• Ability to quickly troubleshoot issues and support technicians hands-on.

• Perform hands-on work in all environments (heat, cold, rain), in tight quarters or at heights.
• Work extended hours and weekends as needed to support launch operations.
• Remain focused in hazardous environments while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted.
• Provide 24/7 on-call support for emergencies.
• Valid driver’s license.

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.

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