Senior Controls Engineer: Manufacturing Automation & OT Security

Anduril-1; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to own and advance manufacturing automation controls from architecture through commissioning and sustainment. You will build robust OT/IT infrastructure, implement secure and reliable PLC/HMI solutions, and collaborate in cross-functional design and security buy-offs on the factory floor.

The role emphasizes TCP/IP networks, MQTT, OPC UA, Ignition SCADA, and defense-grade cybersecurity practices, with opportunity to shape scalable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Information Technology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Own controls systems end-to-end, driving architecture, PLC/HMI development, commissioning, proof of rate, and sustainment handoff.

Skills

PLC programming

Ignition SCADA

OT networking

OT cybersecurity

Clearance eligibility

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE/Robotics/IT

Tools

Ignition Gateway

MQTT

SQL

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to own and advance manufacturing automation controls from architecture through commissioning and sustainment. You will build robust OT/IT infrastructure, implement secure and reliable PLC/HMI solutions, and collaborate in cross-functional design and security buy-offs on the factory floor.

The role emphasizes TCP/IP networks, MQTT, OPC UA, Ignition SCADA, and defense-grade cybersecurity practices, with opportunity to shape scalable