SpaceX
Data&ControlSystemsEngineer
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optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Data & Control Systems Engineer at SpaceX. Skills: Data & Control Systems Engineering, Analog electronics, Power supply design, PCB design, Industrial bus protocols. Design and verification of control systems. Troubleshooting of analog systems”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting techniques
Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, flashing lights, heat, cold, rain, and noise, Ability to travel to other SpaceX or 3rd party facilities (up to 25%), Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S. C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U. S. C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U. S. Department of State.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Class 1, Division 1 and Division 2 environments or IEC equivalence, Mixed signal electronics, Power supply design, Analog testing and troubleshooting techniques, Signal integrity, Layout and grounding principles, Schematic capture and printed circuit board (PCB) design and/or verification and validation experience, Electrical power distribution, Programming and software development, Industrial bus protocols such as Modbus, Profinet and EtherNet/IP, Activating, building, and troubleshooting analog flexibility
Nice to Have
Knowledge of NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E
What You'll Do.
Design and verification of control systems
Troubleshooting of analog systems
Working with electrical power distribution
Programming and software development for control systems
Full Job Description
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. DATA class 1, division 1 and division 2 environments or IEC equivalence Familiarity with mixed signal electronics, power supply design, analog filtering; testing and troubleshooting techniques, signal integrity, layout and grounding principles General schematic capture and printed circuit board (PCB) design and/or verification and validation experience Experience with electrical power distribution, working knowledge of NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E First-hand experience with programming and software development Experience with industrial bus protocols such as Modbus, Profinet and EtherNet/IP Hands-on experience activating, building, and troubleshooting analog flexibility required Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, flashing lights, heat, cold, rain, and noise Ability to travel to other SpaceX or 3rd party facilities (up to 25%) ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U. S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U. S. citizen or national, (ii) U. S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S. C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S. C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U. S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for vetera
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