Automation & Controls Engineer, Launch Pad (Starship) is open at SpaceX in Starbase, TX. The posting gives no salary; similar roles in the United States advertise a median of $194K. Posted on Aug 28, 2026, and still on SpaceX’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
Electrical systems: Architect, design, integrate, and commission control systems for the Starship launch pads Design industrial electrical control panels that are National Fire Protection Association 79 (NFPA 79)/National Electrical Code (NEC)/Underwriters Laboratories 508A (UL 508A) compliant Design control and data acquisition systems Design and author electrical schematics Design electrical conveyance and…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on SpaceX’s careers page.
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