Join SpaceX as an HVAC Programmer to develop and integrate applications for environmental control systems at Starbase.
Posted by employer 5 hours ago
First seen on Joblaze 3 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 3 hours ago
What you'll build
- Set up process to write all programs and virtual points
- Incorporate third party software into building automation systems
- Create functional test checkout sheets
- Provide technical support for environmental control automation systems
- Perform administrative duties related to tasks
Must have
- 3+ years of experience with HVAC, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical systems and control systems
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
Nice to have
- 3+ years of experience programming HVAC control strategies
- Associate degree or 1-2 years of vocational technical training
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- 4+ years of experience with Johnson Controls or Andover Controls or Siemens Controls
Practical constraints
- Willingness to work all required shift hours, including overtime and weekends
- Must be willing to travel to various SpaceX locations for mission critical projects
Requirements
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- High school
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The HVAC Programmer at SpaceX is responsible for developing and integrating applications into the facility's technical infrastructure, ensuring that environmental control systems operate efficiently. This role requires expertise in HVAC control strategies and familiarity with systems like Johnson Controls or Siemens Controls, along with strong organizational skills. Ideal candidates have several years of experience in HVAC and control systems, making this position suitable for those with a solid technical background. The role involves collaboration with engineers and technicians to enhance automation and reliability in critical systems.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze September 22, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page September 22, 2026.
Quick facts
- Is the HVAC Programmer (Starbase) role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Starbase, TX, United States.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 3 years of relevant experience for this HVAC Programmer (Starbase) role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Starbase, TX, United States.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this HVAC Programmer (Starbase) role at SpaceX.
From the original posting
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.
HVAC PROGRAMMER
The HVAC Programmer at SpaceX works in a fast-paced environment, where the extraordinary becomes the everyday. The HVAC Programmer develops and integrates new and or existing applications into the technical infrastructure and existing business processes. The HVAC Programmer will create and provide a complete programming package to the System Manager/Team. The package includes but is not limited to a Sequence of Operation, Virtual Points, pre-tested programming and onsite Functional Test for assigned projects. This will involve training the technician team on how to interact with the control systems and overall helping improve all controls and automation for critical systems at the Starbase facility.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Set up process to write all programs and virtual points
- Work in conjunction with engineers, environmental control system/HVAC lead and/or manager in order to produce controller and graphical software that will meet or exceed engineers, environmental control system/HVAC lead and/or manager’s expectations
- Incorporate third party software into the design of building environmental control automation systems
- Identify and obtain the necessary components to network the building automation system workstations; configure the software necessary to network the workstations
- Set-up virtual and/or physical test system to test all programming prior to release to the field
- Create functional test checkout sheets to be included in specialist checkout books
- Provide technical support before, during and after system installation to the engineers, environmental control system/HVAC lead and/or manager regarding environmental control automation system
- Provide recommendations to both engineering and technical teams as to how to make the environmental control automation systems more reliable
- Provide in-house software support and assist in maintenance of existing system software
- Provide onsite assistance at critical facilities with functional testing as required
- Perform administrative duties such as expense reports, documentation of detail issues and time spent on tasks within work order system, writing weekly reports, acquiring vendor quotes, submitting purchase orders, etc.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 3+ years of experience with HVAC, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical systems and control systems
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 3+ years of experience programming HVAC control strategies
- Associate degree or 1-2 years of vocational technical training
- Specialized skill training/certification
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- 4+ years of experience with Johnson Controls or Andover Controls or Siemens Controls
- Detail oriented, organized, and demonstrates a high sense of urgency
- Able to work autonomously
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willingness to work all required shift hours, including overtime and weekends, as needed
- Must be willing to travel to various SpaceX locations for mission critical projects
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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