Automation Engineer

Automation & Mechatronics Engineer – Robotics, Controls & Testing

Location: Texas

Industry: Space Technology | Robotics | Industrial Automation

Love building automated systems, working with hardware, and solving complex engineering challenges?

We're partnering with an ambitious space technology company that's expanding its engineering and production capabilities and looking for an Automation & Mechatronics Engineer to join its growing team.

This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys combining mechanical systems, electronics, programming, and automation to create practical, reliable test solutions.

You'll have the opportunity to apply your automation expertise to sophisticated satellite hardware, even if your previous experience comes from outside the aerospace industry.

The Opportunity

• Design and build automated testing systems, control panels, and electromechanical fixtures.
• Develop Python-based software to automate test sequences, control instrumentation, and capture test data.
• Integrate embedded controllers, sensors, motors, and actuators into automated systems.
• Interface with hardware using CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, and other communication protocols.
• Develop and improve automation solutions for production and assembly environments.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and software issues.
• Work alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams to improve test reliability and efficiency.

Your Background

• Experience in automation engineering, mechatronics, robotics, or automated testing.
• Hands-on experience building or integrating automated hardware systems.
• Working knowledge of Python or another relevant programming language.
• Understanding of embedded electronics, instrumentation, and communication protocols.
• Familiarity with actuators, motors, sensors, or motion-control systems.
• Engineering degree in a relevant discipline.