# Automation & Controls Specialist, Launch Pad (Starship) at SpaceX

- Company: SpaceX
- What the company does: 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.
- Company website: https://www.spacex.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Starbase, TX
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-26
- Apply by: 2026-12-10
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/spacex/jobs/8916251002?gh_jid=8916251002&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/spacex-automation-and-controls-specialist-launch-pad-starship/

## About the role

The Starship Tower & Launch Mount team is looking for controls build specialists to help bring the next generation of launch pads to life. This role bridges the gap between detailed design and activations by developing plans for installing conveyances and pulling cables, building a healthy supply chain of commonly used parts, assisting in the field as needed, and feeding lessons learned from the build back to the design team. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 4+ years of professional experience working with electrical or data acquisition systems
- 2+ years of experience designing electrical, mechanical, or control systems (experience from a university or trade school qualifies)
- Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Ability to work at elevated heights up to 500 feet
- Stand: Up to 10 hours per day

Tags: Launch Fluids Engineering - Starbase

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