Automation Engineer: Ground-Floor Rocket Manufacturing

Nammo Defense Systems, Inc Career Center; Perry (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Relocation assistance

401(k) with company match

Employee-only medical plan

Employer HSA contributions

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Nammo Energetics Inc. (NEI) is establishing a new solid rocket motor manufacturing facility in Perry, Florida. We seek an Electrical Controls Engineer to develop and support automation systems powering our manufacturing operations.

U.S. Government security clearance and relocation may be required. The role offers global collaboration and a ground-floor opportunity in a major U.S. expansion, with a 4-day work week option and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience supporting industrial automation or manufacturing controls systems.
• Experience troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment.
• In-depth understanding of electrical schematics, control panels, and industrial automation systems.
• Experience working with PLCs and HMIs.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage projects and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute electrical control system design and implementation.
• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment.
• Support automated and semi-automated production systems.
• Assist with HMI development, machine integration, and controls troubleshooting.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, throughput, efficiency, and safety.
• Support commissioning, startup, and validation of new equipment.
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Manufacturing, Process, and Quality Engineering teams.
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions for controls-related issues.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Electrical troubleshooting

Automation systems

Electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Controls/Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Siemens TIA Portal

WinCC

Eplan Electric P8 / Pro Panel

Job description

Nammo Energetics Inc. (NEI) is establishing a new solid rocket motor manufacturing facility in Perry, Florida. We seek an Electrical Controls Engineer to develop and support automation systems powering our manufacturing operations.

U.S. Government security clearance and relocation may be required. The role offers global collaboration and a ground-floor opportunity in a major U.S. expansion, with a 4-day work week option and strong benefits.