Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer (Asset Engineering) is open at SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA. The posting gives a salary of $135K - $215K. Posted on Oct 26, 2026, and still on SpaceX’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
Lead the design and development of complex in-house automated manufacturing and test systems from concept to production, specifically owning electrical and software design. Design and develop motion control and robotic systems to solve manufacturing and test needs Write and maintain machine automation software that is concise and well documented. Develop simple UI / HMIs that make machines easy to understand…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on SpaceX’s careers page.
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