OT Systems Engineer

Memphis, TNfull time

On Site

mid

H1B: no

SpaceX OT Systems Engineer at SpaceX to implement and support backend infrastructure for next-generation controls and industrial software platforms. Role involves balancing legacy system support with modernization and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and augment next-generation OT environments that support plant and launch systems across multiple sites.
Install, configure, maintain, and support industry-standard controls software platforms as well as internally developed HMIs.
Integrate established and emergent IT technologies to simplify management, improve security, and create scalable plant environments.
Deploy and maintain development, test, and staging environments to enable controlled, systematic change introduction.
Provide direct support during launch, test, and production campaigns.
Perform systems/software upgrades and maintenance between critical operations (including evenings and weekends as needed).
Proactively monitor services and respond rapidly to incidents to maintain high availability and performance.
Leverage automation tools and contribute to infrastructure-as-code and broader DevOps initiatives with a focus on ICS environments.
Work with internal controls engineers to iterate on simulation and emulation environment to enhance test coverage and augment change control processes.
Write and maintain standards, architectures, best practices, and documentation (including system overviews, design drawings, and operational procedures), with emphasis on highly reliable and secure industrial environments, especially at data boundaries.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, security, controls, and operations) as well as external customers and integrators to design robust OT architectures and resolve technical issues.
Ensure OT systems are configured and maintained in compliance with industry and cybersecurity standards (e.g., Purdue Model, IEC 62443).

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in computer scienceExperience supporting real-time systemsFamiliarity with Active Directory

Required

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other STEM discipline and 3+ years of professional experience in OT systems engineering or industrial control systems administration; OR 5+ years of professional experience in OT systems engineering or industrial control systems administration in lieu of a degree.
Hands-on experience with multiple industry standard controls software platforms and tools.

Preferred

Experience supporting real-time systems, industrial control networks, or operational technology (OT) environments in aerospace, defense, energy, or similar high-reliability industries.
Experience designing architectures that incorporate hyperconverged, rugged industrial edge, and distributed compute technologies.
Working knowledge of industrial protocols, controls networks, and OT cybersecurity best practices.
Proficiency in scripting (Bash/PowerShell/Python) and automation frameworks (Puppet, Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
Experience with configuration management, provisioning, infrastructure as code, and DevOps concepts/tools.
Familiarity with Active Directory, multi-platform authentication, and identity environments in OT contexts.
System administration experience managing Windows and Linux servers, rudimentary database administration exposure, and storage/backup experience.
Network administration experience and understanding of the OSI model, especially Layer 1/2/3 considerations as they apply to industrial and controls networks.

Company

SpaceX

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