Senior Controls Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: McHenry, MS
Salary: $126,000–$167,000 / yr
Posted: 4 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 38 roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Senior Controls Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems

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As a Senior Controls Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems, you will join the Rocket Motor Systems team to design, commission, and upgrade control systems for high-rate production equipment of Solid Rocket Motors. You will architect, write, and debug Siemens PLC code using Ladder and Structured Text while ensuring organized, maintainable, and reusable code for manufacturing applications. Your daily work involves integrating FactoryOS software into production lines, performing root cause analysis for automation failures, and installing or tuning servo drives and VFDs. Key technical requirements include proficiency in ProfiNET, ProfiSAFE, and Ethernet IP protocols, as well as experience with SCADA systems like Ignition. You will also manage electrical component selection, pneumatic design, and safety standards such as NFPA70e. This role solves critical automation challenges to ensure reliable production of rocket motor components.

Skills

Siemens PLC Structured Text Servo Drives VFDs PID Tuning ProfiNET ProfiSAFE Ethernet IP SCADA Ignition OT Networking NFPA70e Functional Safety Control Systems Automation

What you'll do

Design, commission, and upgrade control systems for Solid Rocket Motor production equipment.
Architect, write, and debug structured Siemens PLC code for high-volume manufacturing applications.
Establish and enforce internal standards for control system architectures, regulatory compliance, and safety buyoffs.
Integrate FactoryOS software into automation equipment and production lines.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions to resolve automation failures and ensure reliability.
Install, configure, and tune servo drives and VFDs.
Perform risk assessments and controls safety designs for manufacturing systems.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
4+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment.
Expert knowledge of Siemens PLC programming using Ladder and Structured Text.
Proficiency in servo drive and VFD configuration, PID tuning, and ethernet-based communication protocols like ProfiNET and Ethernet IP.
Proficiency in electrical component selection, wire sizing, circuit protection, heat management, and pneumatic concepts.
Experience with SCADA integration, OT Networking, Risk Assessments, and Controls Safety Design.
Familiarity with NFPA70e electrical safety practices.
Must be a U.S. Person due to export control requirements.
6+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment (preferred).
Experience with control panel layout, cable routing, and troubleshooting up to 600VAC (preferred).
Experience with SCADA platforms like Ignition and TUV FS Engineer certification (preferred).

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