Aerospace Controls Engineer: SCADA & Data Integration

Katalyst CRO; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to join our aerospace-focused manufacturing team. You will design, implement, and support industrial control systems using Siemens and Allen-Bradley platforms, configure Kepware for secure data flow, and develop real-time dashboards to enable operational excellence.

You will collaborate across manufacturing, quality, and IT to ensure seamless data integration, robust cybersecurity, and reliable machine connectivity for aerospace production

Qualifications

• Experience designing and supporting industrial control systems.
• Hands-on with Siemens and Allen-Bradley platforms and HMI/SCADA tools.
• Knowledge of Kepware configuration and OPC communications.
• Familiarity with OPC UA/DA and common industrial protocols.
• Ability to read schematics, P&IDs, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience integrating controls with MES/ERP or cloud platforms.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and self-direction.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support industrial control systems across PLC/HMI platforms.
• Configure Kepware for secure data acquisition and MES/SCADA integration.
• Develop and troubleshoot HMI/SCADA (WinCC, FactoryTalk, Ignition) for real-time monitoring.
• Integrate shop floor equipment with IT/OT systems via OPC UA/DA and protocols.
• Diagnose and minimize downtime; improve equipment reliability.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and IT to deliver dashboards and reports.
• Support machine connectivity projects for CNCs and inspection equipment.
• Ensure deployments meet AS9100 and cybersecurity standards (NIST 800-171, ISA/IEC 62443).

Skills

Siemens PLCs (S7-1200/1500)

TIA Portal

WinCC

Allen-Bradley / RSLogix 5000

ControlLogix / CompactLogix

FactoryTalk View

Kepware/KEPServerEX

OPC UA/DA, Modbus, Profinet, EtherNet/

PLC ladder + structured text

MES/ERP/cloud integrations (Azure IoT)

Read electrical schematics & P&IDs

CNC & inspection equipment familiarity

Team collaboration & cross-functional

Self-management / minimal supervision

Tools

Kepware (KEPServerEX)

Siemens S7/TIA Portal

WinCC / FactoryTalk View

MTU/RSLogix 5000 (Studio 5000)

Job description

Katalyst CRO is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to join our aerospace-focused manufacturing team. You will design, implement, and support industrial control systems using Siemens and Allen-Bradley platforms, configure Kepware for secure data flow, and develop real-time dashboards to enable operational excellence.

You will collaborate across manufacturing, quality, and IT to ensure seamless data integration, robust cybersecurity, and reliable machine connectivity for aerospace production