Automation Engineer: Ground-Floor Rocket Motor Facility

Nammo Defense Systems Inc.; Perry (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Relocation assistance

Company 401(k) with match

Employer-paid health plan

HSA contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Nammo Energetics Inc. seeks an Electrical Controls Engineer to help build and support automation systems for a new solid rocket motor manufacturing facility in Perry, FL.

This role engages with automated production equipment and cross‑functional teams to design, implement, and optimize controls from ground up. You will collaborate with international teams, including Norway, and contribute to qualification, commissioning, and long‑term automation initiatives while supporting travel and startup

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial automation or manufacturing controls.
• Experience troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical schematics, control panels, and industrial automation systems.
• Experience with PLCs and HMIs.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage projects and work independently.

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.
• Establish automation and controls standards for a new facility and coordinate with vendors during design, fabrication, installation, and startup.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Controls Engineering

Industrial Automation

PLCs & HMIs

Project Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Eplan Electric P8

Siemens TIA Portal

WinCC

Job description

Nammo Energetics Inc. seeks an Electrical Controls Engineer to help build and support automation systems for a new solid rocket motor manufacturing facility in Perry, FL.

This role engages with automated production equipment and cross‑functional teams to design, implement, and optimize controls from ground up. You will collaborate with international teams, including Norway, and contribute to qualification, commissioning, and long‑term automation initiatives while supporting travel and startup