Manager, Automation & Controls Engineering (Power Generation & Utilities) 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 Jul 21, 2026, and still on SpaceX’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
Own the automation and controls engineering scope for all power generation projects and assets (gas turbine simple cycle, combined cycle, and steam turbine systems), including DCS/SCADA architecture, PLC systems, turbine control interfaces, instrumentation, and control networks — from control philosophy through commissioning and ongoing reliability. Own controls and electrical integration for utility-scale and…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on SpaceX’s careers page.
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