Lead Controls Engineer, Rocket Motor Production

Anduril Industries, Inc.

Mississippi

On-site

USD 129,000 - 171,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Generous time off
Annual reimbursement for professional development
Company-funded commuter benefits

Job summary

A defense technology company is seeking a Staff Controls Engineer in McHenry, Mississippi. The role involves designing and upgrading control systems for Solid Rocket Motor production equipment, requiring expertise in Siemens PLC programming and extensive experience in automation. The position offers a salary range of $129,000 - $171,000 USD, along with comprehensive healthcare benefits, generous paid time off, and professional development support.

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.
  • Familiar with NFPA70e electrical safety practices.

Responsibilities

  • Design, commission, and upgrade control systems for Solid Rocket Motor production equipment.
  • Architect, write, and debug Siemens PLC code for high-volume manufacturing.
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for automation failures.

Skills

Siemens PLC programming (Ladder and Structured Text)
Servo drive and VFD configuration
Ethernet based communication protocols
Electrical troubleshooting up to 600VAC
Pneumatic concepts and design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

A defense technology company is seeking a Staff Controls Engineer in McHenry, Mississippi. The role involves designing and upgrading control systems for Solid Rocket Motor production equipment, requiring expertise in Siemens PLC programming and extensive experience in automation. The position offers a salary range of $129,000 - $171,000 USD, along with comprehensive healthcare benefits, generous paid time off, and professional development support.
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