Instrumentation & Controls Technician, Solar Cells (Starlink) is open at SpaceX in Bastrop, TX. The posting gives no salary; similar roles in the United States advertise a median of $120K. Posted on Aug 6, 2026, and still on SpaceX’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
Support integration and commissioning of vendor/OEM equipment into centralized SCADA software (Ignition) and production line controls Perform safe controls and electrical work within LOTO, arc-flash, guarding, interlock, robot/AGV, bypass-control, and restart-verification requirements; identify hazards, verify zero energy, validate safety devices after repair, and escalate unsafe conditions or unauthorized changes…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on SpaceX’s careers page.
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