Senior Controls Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: McHenry, MS
Salary: $113,000–$149,000 / yr
Posted: today

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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.

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TL;DR · Senior Controls Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems

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As a Senior Controls Engineer at Anduril’s Rocket Motor Systems team in McHenry, MS, you will design and commission automated equipment for high-volume production of Solid Rocket Motors. Your daily tasks include writing and debugging Siemens PLC code to ensure it is maintainable and reusable, installing and configuring servo drives and VFDs, and enforcing internal standards for control systems architectures and safety compliance. You must have a strong background in Siemens PLC programming, knowledge of ethernet-based communication protocols, and experience with SCADA integration. Additionally, familiarity with NFPA70e electrical safety practices and pneumatic concepts is essential. This role involves working on complex automation projects at scale within an energetics facility, requiring expertise in risk assessments and control safety design.

Skills

Siemens PLC PLC Programming ProfiNET ProfiSAFE Ethernet IP SCADA NFPA70e PID Tuning STO/SS Pneumatic Concepts Servo Drives VFDs Structured Text Ladder Logic Control Systems Architecture

What you'll do

Design, commission, and upgrade control systems for Solid Rocket Motor production equipment.
Architect and debug Siemens PLC code to ensure it is organized, maintainable, and reusable.
Generate and enforce internal standards for control system architectures and regulatory compliance.
Install, configure, and tune servo drives and VFDs for optimal performance.
Perform risk assessments and controls safety design in accordance with NFPA70e practices.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
8+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment.
Strong proficiency in Siemens PLC programming (Ladder and Structured Text).
Experience with servo drive and VFD configuration, PID tuning, and safety standards.
Knowledge of ethernet-based communication protocols like ProfiNET, ProfiSAFE, Ethernet IP.
Familiarity with NFPA70e electrical safety practices and SCADA integration.
Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work permanently in the U.S.