--- title: 'Senior Controls Engineer, PLC/Beckhoff at E-Space' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-controls-engineer-plc-beckhoff-e-space-arlington-52kksgr25vym' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-27' --- # Senior Controls Engineer, PLC/Beckhoff at E-Space - **Company:** E-Space - **Location:** Arlington, VA - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-10-22 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-27 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/espace/9a1bc53f-4c02-4251-b4ce-38e2e3e8463f ## Job description 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. The E-Space Manufacturing team builds the world's most advanced aerospace products at high rate and high precision. As a Senior Controls Engineer, you'll architect, program, and deploy the Beckhoff-based control systems that run our robotic and precision-assembly lines. You'll be the dedicated controls owner the team needs - relieving today's reliance on a handful of people - and combine strong software design with hands-on hardware integration to deliver world-class reliability and throughput. This position reports to the Manufacturing Engineering leadership team. What you'll be doing: - Design, develop, and maintain automation controls using Beckhoff PLCs (CX / IPC series) and TwinCAT 3. - Write structured, modular code in Structured Text (ST) and Function Block Diagram (FBD). - Configure EtherCAT topologies, motion axes, and I/O mapping for deterministic real-time control. - Implement state machines, PID loops, and coordinated motion for robotics, conveyors, and process equipment. - Integrate Beckhoff systems with ABB and Fanuc robots and external sensors over TCP/IP, OPC-UA, and Modbus-TCP. - Lead on-site commissioning, real-time debugging, trace analysis, and handover of production cells. - Implement and maintain machine safety logic, interlocks, and alarms. - Develop and maintain code libraries, templates, and configuration-management standards. - Support MES and ERP data connectivity for traceability and production analytics. What you will bring to this role: - 5+ years of hands-on controls engineering in production automation. - Deep Beckhoff / TwinCAT 3 expertise - Structured Text, FBD, EtherCAT, and motion control. - Experience integrating PLCs with industrial robots (ABB, Fanuc, or similar). - Strong grasp of servo drives, electrical schematics, and industrial communication protocols. - Experience implementing machine safety standards (interlocks, E-stops, safety PLCs). - BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Controls, or equivalent. Extra points for the following: - Both ABB and Fanuc integration experience. - Aerospace, semiconductor, or satellite manufacturing background. - Experience with vision systems, web handling, or vacuum-based equipment. - MES / ERP integration experience. 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. 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 ## About E-Space ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: E-Space is building the world's most sustainable low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network designed to connect billions of devices and deliver secure, real-time data and AI-driven insights anywhere on Earth. - **Entity Type**: Private (Seed stage; $50M total funding) - **Headquarters**: Arlington, Texas, United States - **Founded**: 2021 - **Founders**: Greg Wyler (previously founded O3b Networks and OneWeb) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Telecommunications / Space technology (LEO satellite communications) - **Target customers**: B2B, B2G — governments, defense agencies, critical infrastructure operators, logistics & asset tracking firms, digital agriculture, and enterprise IoT customers - **Mission**: "Make data universally available, secure and actionable anywhere on the planet." ## Products & Services - **E-Space LEO Platform**: A low Earth orbit satellite constellation (planned 100,000+ satellites) that securely connects billions of small, easy-to-install devices anywhere on Earth. Data can be routed to data centers or processed with edge AI (AIoT) for real-time insights and automation. - **Constellations-as-a-Service**: Enables governments and enterprises to operate, control, and monitor their own satellite systems, allowing every nation to become "spacefaring." - **Defense & Security Solutions**: A resilient satellite system designed for defense applications, leveraging space as "the ultimate high ground." - **Critical Infrastructure & ESG Monitoring**: Rapid-deploy connectivity for monitoring critical infrastructure and Earth's sensitive resources, positioning E-Space as an "ESG partner to the planet." ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total Funding — USD $50M (Seed round, February 2022, led by Prime Movers Lab; additional venture round in November 2024). Annual Revenue — EUR 3.4M (estimated). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Prime Movers Lab (lead seed investor) - **Growth Signals**: - Completed Beta-1 and Beta-2 satellite launches (execution beyond theory) - Acquired CommAgility (December 2022) for USD $14.5M, bringing wireless/5G expertise in-house - 108 active job postings — job postings up +163.4% year-over-year - Workforce distributed across 7 countries (US, France, Germany, UK, India, Philippines, Mexico) - Talent drawn from SpaceX, Thales Alenia Space, Eutelsat OneWeb, Planet, Meta, and Rakuten ## Competitive Advantages - **Sustainability-first design**: E-Space sets a new standard in sustainable space infrastructure, actively minimizing space debris and preserving access to space — a key differentiator versus legacy LEO systems. - **Cost disruption**: Overhauled spacecraft, antenna, and terminal design, plus a new deployment approach, lowers total satellite system costs to "a fraction of competing LEO systems." - **Founder pedigree**: Greg Wyler is a proven space industry pioneer (O3b Networks, OneWeb), giving the company deep credibility and network access. - **Resiliency & security**: The system is designed to be the world's most resilient satellite network, with features tailored for defense and government customers. - **Vertical integration**: In-house expertise across flight software, satellite platform engineering, wireless modem/DSP, and AI/ML — reinforced by the CommAgility acquisition. ## Strategic Focus - **Constellation deployment**: Scaling from Beta satellites toward the planned multi-application LEO constellation. - **Democratizing space**: Making space-based communications affordable and accessible to governments, businesses, and communities worldwide. - **AI + IoT convergence**: Embedding AI across the network (edge and in-between) to deliver actionable insights beyond traditional IoT. - **ESG leadership**: Leveraging space data to drive environmental, social, and governance decisions globally. - **Government & defense expansion**: Actively pursuing sovereign space capabilities through Constellations-as-a-Service. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: E-Space describes its team as "curious, intentional and empowering" — "space pioneers" encouraged to turn science-fiction thinking into real ideas. - **Work model**: Remote work supported; multiple office locations across the US (Arlington TX HQ, Saratoga CA, plus 3 more), France (Toulouse), UK, Germany, and India. - **Engineering culture**: Deep technical organization — 33 of ~54 employees are in technical roles. Open roles span FPGA engineering, embedded software, DSP/5G PHY, spacecraft radiation effects, opto-mechanical engineering, and flight operations. - **Compensation**: Competitive — e.g., Lead Embedded Systems Software Engineer role listed at $150K–$225K. - **Growth trajectory**: Rapidly scaling (job postings up +163% YoY) with a mission-driven focus on sustainability and global connectivity — an opportunity to join early in a high-impact space venture. - **Team pedigree**: Work alongside alumni from SpaceX, Thales Alenia Space, Planet, OneWeb, and Meta. ## Sources 1. [e-space.com — About](https://www.e-space.com/pages/about) 2. [e-space.com — Bridging Earth and Space](https://www.e-space.com/?57bcb281_page=9) 3. [linkedin.com — E-Space Group](https://linkedin.com/company/e-space-group) 4. [welcometothejungle.com — E-Space careers](https://www.welcometothejungle.com/en/companies/e-space) 5. 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