Senior Controls Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems (Equity)

Anduril; McHenry (IL, MS); On-site; USD 126,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Health benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries' Rocket Motor Systems team seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to design, commission, and upgrade control systems for Solid Rocket Motor production equipment at our McHenry plant. You will architect Siemens PLC code and integrate with FactoryOS software to enable high-volume manufacturing.

The role requires 4+ years of controls experience, expertise in PLC programming, servo drives, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• 4+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment.
• Expert 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).
• 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 with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable for high-volume manufacturing applications
• Generate and enforce 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 programming

Servo drive / VFD tuning

Ethernet protocols

Electrical cabinet basics

US Person for export controls

Education

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

Tools

Ignition SCADA

TUV FS Engineer certification

Job description

Anduril Industries' Rocket Motor Systems team seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to design, commission, and upgrade control systems for Solid Rocket Motor production equipment at our McHenry plant. You will architect Siemens PLC code and integrate with FactoryOS software to enable high-volume manufacturing.

The role requires 4+ years of controls experience, expertise in PLC programming, servo drives, and safety standards.