Automation & Controls Engineer (Starship Launch Pad) is open at SpaceX in Cape Canaveral, FL. The posting gives no salary; similar roles in the United States advertise a median of $194K. Posted on Oct 28, 2026, and still on SpaceX’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
Design and build the controls infrastructure to support the various types of ground support equipment required to test and launch the Starship Launch Vehicle. Maintain the operational capability of all control voltage levels (<60V) electrical systems once activated. Develop and upgrade data acquisition and control systems across Launch infrastructure. Create new automation systems as needed to support the evolving…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on SpaceX’s careers page.
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