Senior Controls & Automation Engineer – SCADA & PLC

airbusspaceanddefense; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Automation Engineer to develop, implement, and support advanced automation solutions across SCADA, LMS, and manufacturing equipment.

You will design control panels to UL standards and program PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and related control systems for current projects and process improvements. The role requires 5+ years in a manufacturing environment with automation focus, plus expertise in Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years in manufacturing with automated systems.
• Experience with UL certification for control panels.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical expert for SCADA, LMS, AGV, and related systems.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of manufacturing processes and satellite configurations.
• Coordinate design changes and non-conformance management.
• Lead repair and maintenance of manufacturing systems.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

HMI

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

SQL Server

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Wonderware System Platform

Ignition

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Visual Studio

SAP

Job description

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Automation Engineer to develop, implement, and support advanced automation solutions across SCADA, LMS, and manufacturing equipment.

You will design control panels to UL standards and program PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and related control systems for current projects and process improvements. The role requires 5+ years in a manufacturing environment with automation focus, plus expertise in Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms, and strong