SCADA Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
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$123,000–$171,000 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
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This role $147k
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This role pays less than 56% of similar roles. Most pay $133,500–$171,802 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $147k versus about $153k for comparable roles.

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1745 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · SCADA Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

As a SCADA Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation, you will join the Ignition Development team within the Manufacturing Automation group. You will be responsible for designing functional HMIs and SCADA screens that align with internal branding standards while architecting organized, maintainable, and reusable applications for high-volume manufacturing. Your daily work involves integrating internal and external manufacturing software into production lines, leading root cause analysis for automation failures, and partnering with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and reduce downtime. The role requires proficiency in Ignition by Inductive Automation, along with experience in SCADA and MES applications. You will utilize communication protocols such as Rest API, MQTT, AMQP, OPC UA, Modbus, and BACnet. Preferred skills include knowledge of PLC base control systems, Ignition Gold Certification, and proficiency in higher-level languages like Python and HTML to solve complex manufacturing automation problems.

What you'll do

  • Design functional HMIs and SCADA screens using Ignition by Inductive Automation.
  • Architect structured, documented, and reusable SCADA applications for high-volume manufacturing.
  • Establish and enforce internal standards for all SCADA systems.
  • Integrate internal and external manufacturing software into production lines and automation equipment.
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions to resolve automation failures quickly.
  • Troubleshoot SCADA issues to reduce downtime and drive continuous improvement.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. Person due to export controlled information requirements.
  • Must be eligible for a U.S. security clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent with relevant experience.
  • Proficiency in Ignition by Inductive Automation.
  • 2+ years of experience in SCADA and MES applications.
  • Strong understanding of communication protocols including Rest API, MQTT, AMQP, OPC UA, Modbus, and BACnet.
  • Knowledge and understanding of PLC base control systems (preferred).
  • Ignition Gold Certification (preferred); proficiency in Python and HTML (preferred).

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