Controls Engineer II (PLC)

InvestedintheMission; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

401k with company match

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Ursa Major in Colorado is seeking a Controls Engineer II (PLC) to design, implement, and maintain custom automated equipment for propulsion production. You will work across benchtop tests to facility-scale systems, integrating motion, sensors, and PLC-based controls.

You will develop electrical schematics, P&ID, and SCADA interfaces, collaborate with Manufacturing, Test, Quality, Safety, and product teams, and contribute to internal standards.

Qualifications

• BS degree or higher in an engineering field; Mechatronics/chemical/mechanical preferred
• Experience designing single/multi-axis motion systems
• Experience with PLCs (Siemens S7 or equivalent)
• Experience developing systems for personnel-operated and unattended equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Design safety-first systems handling hazardous fluids, powders, and energetics
• Understand functional test requirements for propulsion subassemblies
• Act as controls stakeholder through concept to validation of automated production equipment
• Integrate motion systems and third-party solutions to Ursa Major platforms
• Hands-on commissioning and generation of electrical schematics, P&ID, and operator manuals

Skills

Motion control design

PLC programming

SCADA integration

Electrical schematics

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Ignition SCADA

HMI design

EPLAN

Industrial networking

Job description

The future of aerospace and defense starts here.

Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands.

We are seeking a Controls Engineer II (PLC) to help drive the design, delivery, and maintenance of custom automated equipment and facilities. Integration of motion systems, instruments, and devices across Ursa Major’s propulsion production manufacturing facility will be key. To succeed in this role, you will need to develop deep understanding of both personnel-operated and unattended processes involving hazardous materials and operations. You will be highly collaborative with Manufacturing, Test, Quality, Safety, and product owners. The scope of work will be from benchtop test fixtures to facility-scale equipment, and multi-campus monitoring.

The role will focus on developing new production equipment & infrastructure with PLC program, electrical schematics, instrumentation, and P&ID design from concept through to validation. You will implement solutions that enable safe, robust, and efficient propulsion production.

Responsibilities:

• Be part of a team designing safety-first systems handling hazardous fluids, powders, and energetics mixtures, as well as high pressures and voltages
• Gain deep understanding of functional test requirements of propulsion subassemblies/components to deliver industry-leading production equipment
• Operate as a controls stakeholder throughout conceptualization, specification, design, build, deployment and validation of automated production equipment, integrated into Ursa Major’s digital manufacturing environment
• Participate in equipment development with consideration of product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits
• Integrate motion systems and 3rd party solutions to Ursa Major control platforms
• Integrate PLC based equipment into SCADA layer
• Be hands-on during commissioning, working alongside engineers and technicians
• Generate documentation including electrical schematics, P&ID, operator manuals, and work instructions for operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance
• Contribute to internal production equipment standards and requirements documentation

Requirements:

• BS degree or higher in an engineering field, Mechatronic/chemical/mechanical preferred (suitable experience may be substituted)
• Experience designing single/multi-axis, custom designed motion systems
• Experience with test/process system design or related role
• Experience working with PLCs (Siemens S7 or other)
• Experience developing systems for personnel-operated and unattended equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
• Ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with other functions and departments
• Demonstrated ability to balance requirements of multiple stakeholders and deliver projects on time
• Ability to perform physical tasks including standing for long periods, working on ladders, kneeling, crouching, working in tight spaces, lifting objects up to 25 lbs.

Preferred Experience:

• Demonstrated first-principals approach to instrumentation and process equipment
• Experience with building automation and data acquisition
• Experience with continuous and batch process system designExperience in production within ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified organizations
• Experience with Ignition SCADA & HMI
• Experience with machine network design & industrial communications
• Experience designing industrial electrical control panels (Eplan or other)
• Experience building industrial electrical control panels
• Experience designing and building high pressure fluid systems
• Familiarity with NFPA, NEC, ASME piping codes, and other related standards
• Experience performing Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), LOPA, and System Safety and Hazards Analysis
• Experience with equipment validation, IQ, OQ, PQ, Gauge R&R, or other

Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)

• Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
• Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
• Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
• Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
• EAP Program
• Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match
• Equity Grants in the Company

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $90,000 - $113,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can't quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.

Classification: Full-time Exempt

NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.

Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).

Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

No outside recruiters, please.