Senior SCADA Controls Engineer – High-Rate Rocket Ops

Anduril-1; McHenry (MS); On-site; USD 126,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries' Rocket Motor Systems team in McHenry, MS is seeking a Senior SCADA Controls Engineer to own the SCADA layer from PLC integration through Ignition apps and plant floor visibility. Design, commission, and upgrade control systems for solid rocket motor production equipment; architect Siemens PLC code; build SCADA in Ignition; lead safety and risk assessments; collaborate across teams.

This role requires a Bachelor's in a relevant field, 4+ years in controls in production, and US

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).
• Experience developing SCADA applications in Ignition (Perspective, tag architecture, and historian).
• Experience with performing Risk Assessments and Controls Safety Design.
• Familiar with NFPA70e electrical safety practices.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, commission, and upgrade control systems for Solid Rocket Motor production equipment.
• Architect, write, and debug Siemens PLC code with an emphasis on maintainable code for high-volume manufacturing.
• 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.
• Build and maintain SCADA applications in Ignition, including tag architecture, Perspective screens, alarming, and historian configuration.
• 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

PID tuning

SCADA troubleshooting

Electrical safety practices knowledge

Education

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

Tools

Ignition (Perspective, Tag Architecture, Historian)

Siemens PLC programming

VFD configuration tools

Job description

Anduril Industries' Rocket Motor Systems team in McHenry, MS is seeking a Senior SCADA Controls Engineer to own the SCADA layer from PLC integration through Ignition apps and plant floor visibility. Design, commission, and upgrade control systems for solid rocket motor production equipment; architect Siemens PLC code; build SCADA in Ignition; lead safety and risk assessments; collaborate across teams.

This role requires a Bachelor's in a relevant field, 4+ years in controls in production, and US