Senior Ignition SCADA Engineer — Aerospace MES/IoT

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Aviation in San Jose, CA seeks a seasoned Ignition SCADA Architect to lead end-to-end IoT applications across MES, SCADA, and PLC integrations. You will design, implement, and optimize Ignition/Sepasoft solutions that meet stringent manufacturing requirements while coordinating across teams.

Applicants should hold Ignition Core and Gold certifications and have 5+ years of experience building scalable HMI/MES/SCADA systems, including cloud and on-premises architectures, with strong

Qualifications

• Ignition Core and Gold Certification.
• 5+ years of experience in architecting end to end IoT applications on Ignition Platform.
• Experience on large scale design and development of HMI, MES, and SCADA systems built around the Ignition platform.
• Experience in implementing complex network architecture in cloud and on-premises Ignition SCADA system and troubleshooting knowledge.
• Experience working with various device interfaces like OPC UA, Modbus, DNP, MQTT etc.
• 5+ years of development experience with Ignition; Sepasoft experience is a plus.
• Experience with Automotive EV, LI-Battery, or Aviation Manufacturing SCADA solutions.
• Experience with High resolution data collection and edge client database solutions.
• Experience building ANDON and OEE review Boards using Ignition/Sepasoft.
• Experience designing and building Scada solutions, ideally with Ignition.
• Good understanding of XML, JSON, SOAP, API and REST Web services.
• Experience Integrating Ignition with MES Systems and ERP Systems, SAP is a plus.
• Experience Integrating SCADA with Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Conducts analysis, design, evaluation, modification, testing and implementation of Ignition SCADA and Manufacturing systems.
• Meets business requirements by developing and implementing Ignition/Sepasoft developments and integrations.
• Develops test plans and protocols for evaluation of system performance. Conducts analysis of systems specifications and uses the latest analysis/diagramming tools to represent business/technical processes.
• Develops conversion and system implementation plans.
• Prepares and obtains approval of system and programming documentation.
• Recommends changes in development, maintenance and system standards.
• Coordinates development related application upgrade activities.
• Leads data migration and integration efforts.
• Trains other personnel in the conversion, implementation and use of the system.
• Participate in process definition to support changes in maturity as Archer grows.
• Build integrations between MES, SCADA, and PLC systems.

Skills

Ignition Platform

IoT Architecture

SCADA Systems

HMI/MES Design

Cloud/On-prem Architecture

Tools

Ignition

Sepasoft

OPC UA

Modbus

DNP

Job description

Archer Aviation in San Jose, CA seeks a seasoned Ignition SCADA Architect to lead end-to-end IoT applications across MES, SCADA, and PLC integrations. You will design, implement, and optimize Ignition/Sepasoft solutions that meet stringent manufacturing requirements while coordinating across teams.

Applicants should hold Ignition Core and Gold certifications and have 5+ years of experience building scalable HMI/MES/SCADA systems, including cloud and on-premises architectures, with strong