As a Staff Automation Engineer, you will automate production systems, manage testing of robotics, and collaborate on product design for IoT solutions.
Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place!
E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design, economics, manufacturing and service delivery associated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems.
We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to innovate space-based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life.
As a Staff Automation Engineer, you will focus on the industrial automation of space products. This is a hands-on position, and you will engage with E-Space design engineers to procure, design, and deploy an automated production system.
This position is based in Arlington, TX.
What you'll be doing:
- Conduct trade studies, establishes hardware requirements, design mechanical components, and initiate procurement of automated manufacturing process equipment
- Manage characterization, qualification, and acceptance testing of in-house robotics automation.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with other subsystem engineers, providing DfX expertise to all product design teams
- Support digital manufacturing initiatives by simulating production equipment digital twin's and IIoT device integrations
- Design for automation, and manufacturability for industrialization of new products
What you bring to this role:
- 5-10 years of relevant professional experience
- Experience programming industrial robots and cobots
- Robot end effector design and prototyping
- Foundational understanding of controls and PLCs
- You have demonstrated success working in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment
- You're excited to adopt new manufacturing technologies, actively seeking the latest machine design trends, and can demonstrate a creative design process
- You can demonstrate a functional knowledge of vision systems, electronic sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, and robotics
Extra Bonus points for the following:
- Bachelor’s/Master's/PhD of Science in Industrial, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
- ML and machine vision
- You’ve previously worked with polymer film materials, printed electronics, or complex conveyor systems
- You have a passion in origami
This is a full time, exempt position, based out of our Arlington, TX facility. We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used—so we’re looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge and direct experience on LEO satellite component development, design and in-orbit activities. If that’s your experience – then we’ll be immediately wow-ed.
E-Space is not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role.
Why E-Space is right for you:
As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving our success. Our team members have a strong sense of dedication and responsibility; this includes a strong commitment to our mission to create an entirely new suite of global capabilities to improve lives, business efficiencies and build a smarter planet. This means that there will be times when extra hours, including nights and weekends, may be needed to meet critical deadlines and mission goals. In return, we offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a high-growth industry.
We want you to make the most of your journey at E-Space. That’s why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well-being of our team members and their families. Some of what you can expect when working at E-Space:
• An opportunity to really make a difference
• Sustainability at our core
• Fair and honest workplace
• Innovative thinking is encouraged
• Competitive salaries
• Continuous learning and development
• Health and wellness care options
• Financial solutions for the future
• Optional legal services (US only)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
Top Skills
Cobots
Electronic Sensors
Hydraulics
Iiot
Industrial Robots
Plcs
Pneumatics
Vision Systems
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