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Automation & Controls Engineer (Starlink Optical Products)

SpaceX · Redmond, WA · On-site

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About SpaceX

SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, a16z and Founders Fund.

About the role

Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers, and the software that brings it all together. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or another STEM discipline
  • 1+ years of experience in the design and commissioning of automation and control systems in a manufacturing environment (internships and project work are applicable)
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
More about this role

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

AUTOMATION & CONTROLS ENGINEER (STARLINK OPTICAL PAYLOADS)

Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers, and the software that brings it all together. As a member of the Starlink Optical Payloads Integration & Test team, you will work with elite engineers on high-impact applications to automate production lines for optical payloads, including inter-satellite lasers, optical transceivers, and star trackers . You will help create the factory of the future for high-volume optical payload production that will maximize Starlink’s impact around the globe and beyond.

  • Design, build, qualify and implement projects spanning machine design, robotics and manufacturing processes from initial ideation to production use
  • Architect,...

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Starlink Satellite Optics Production

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