Automation & Controls Technician, Infrastructure & Utility (Starship)

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 AND CONTROLS TECHNICIAN, INFRASTRUCTURE & UTILITY (STARSHIP) Join the Infrastructure Engineering team at SpaceX to pioneer the design, build, operation, and maintenance of critical power, HVAC, utility and fluids systems systems for Starship's launch, production, propellant generation, and the city of Starbase, TX. As a technician, you'll work with a team to scale high-capacity infrastructure for the world's most powerful rocket, ensuring seamless energy and commodity for groundbreaking missions. The position is based at Starbase, TX, with potential travel to other SpaceX facilities. RESPONSIBILITIES: Install, configure, operate, and maintain various automation, control and SCADA systems for the infrastructure and utility systems that run Starbase, TX. Support cross-functional teams on projects and contribute to rapid, continuous improvements at Starbase. Assist with control and automation upgrades to scale systems for Starship's production rate targets. Deploy and troubleshoot standardized automation for critical power and utility systems. Maintain organized documentation for all Starbase SCADA systems. Support ground-up automation and controls projects, including commissioning, testing, hand-off, and training. Configure and commission PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications in a high-reliability production/launch environment. Update, redline, and troubleshoot electrical and pneumatic schematics using in-house and 3rd-party tools (EPLAN, Schematics, etc.). Assemble and wire industrial electrical control panels that are NFPA 79/NEC/UL 508A compliant. Install and maintain power systems controls and hardware in compliance with NFPA 70, 70B, 70E, NESC, and IEEE standards, prioritizing safe