Controls Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems

Anduril Industries; McHenry (MS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Top-tier benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Controls Engineer III for its Rocket Motor Systems team in McHenry, MS. You will design, commission, and upgrade control systems for Solid Rocket Motor production equipment, ensuring robust automation for high-rate manufacturing.

You will write Siemens PLC code, follow internal standards, and integrate FactoryOS software while leading root-cause analyses to ensure rapid resolution and long-term reliability. This role offers competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• 2+ years of controls and automation in a production environment.
• Proficient in Siemens PLC programming (Ladder and Structured Text).
• Proficient in servo drive and VFD configuration, PID tuning, STO/SS, etc.
• Strong knowledge of ethernet based communication protocols (ProfiNET, ProfiSAFE, Ethernet IP).
• Proficient with electrical component selection and a solid foundation of wire sizing, circuit protection, and heat management in control cabinets.
• Experience integrating with SCADA and OT Networking.
• Experience with performing Risk Assessments and Controls Safety Design.
• Familiar with NFPA70e electrical safety practices.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, commission, and upgrade control systems for Solid Rocket Motor production equipment
• Write and debug Siemens PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable for high-volume manufacturing applications
• Follow internal standards for control systems architectures, regulatory compliance, and safety buyoffs
• Integrate internal and external FactoryOS software into automation equipment and production lines
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for automation failures, ensuring rapid resolution and long-term reliability
• Install, configure, and tune servo drives / VFDs
• Partner with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Siemens PLC

PID tuning

SCADA integration

VFD configuration

Ethernet protocols

Electrical design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics

Tools

Ignition SCADA

Job description

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril's Rocket Motor Systems team is seeking a Controls Engineer III to join our team. The Rocket Motor Systems team is designing and commissioning automated equipment for high rate production of Solid Rocket Motors at our plant in McHenry, MS. In this role, you will design, commission, and upgrade control systems for production equipment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Design, commission, and upgrade control systems for Solid Rocket Motor production equipment
• Write and debug Siemens PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable for high-volume manufacturing applications
• Follow internal standards for control systems architectures, regulatory compliance, and safety buyoffs
• Integrate internal and external FactoryOS software into automation equipment and production lines
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for automation failures, ensuring rapid resolution and long-term reliability
• Install, configure, and tune servo drives / VFDs
• Partner with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement initiatives

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• 2+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment
• Proficient in Siemens PLC programming (Ladder and Structured Text)
• Proficient in servo drive and VFD configuration, PID tuning, STO/SS, etc.
• Strong knowledge of ethernet based communication protocols (ProfiNET, ProfiSAFE, Ethernet IP.)
• Proficient with electrical component selection and a solid foundation of wire sizing, circuit protection, and heat management in control cabinets.
• Experience integrating with SCADA and OT Networking
• Experience with performing Risk Assessments and Controls Safety Design
• Proficient with pneumatic concepts and design
• Familiar with NFPA70e electrical safety practices
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment
• Experience with control panel layout, electrical component selection, and cable routing
• Electrical troubleshooting up to 600VAC.
• Experience with SCADA platforms such as Ignition, including Perspective and tag historian configuration

US Salary Range

$100,000-$147,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.