Senior SCADA Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

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

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Sr. Controls Engineer focused on SCADA to design HMIs, architect scalable SCADA applications, and integrate automation software across national manufacturing operations. You will lead root cause analyses, set internal standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce downtime.

Must be willing to work off hours. Requires Ignition expertise, 6+ years in SCADA/MES, and a U.S. Person with security clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• U.S. Person due to access to U.S. export controlled information
• US security clearance eligibility is required
• Ignition by Inductive Automation proficiency is required
• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
• 6+ years of SCADA/MES experience
• Knowledge of Rest API, MQTT, AMQP, OPC UA, Modbus and BACnet
• Understanding of PLC-based control systems
• Ignition Gold Certification
• Proficiency in Python and HTML

Responsibilities

• Design HMIs/SCADA screens using Ignition per internal branding standards
• Architect scalable SCADA applications for high-volume manufacturing
• Generate and enforce SCADA internal standards
• Integrate manufacturing software with automation equipment and lines
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for automation failures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce downtime and drive improvements
• Willing to work off shift or irregular hours

Skills

Python

HTML

SCADA & MES experience

REST API

MQTT

AMQP

OPC UA

Modbus

BACnet

Ignition by Inductive Automation

Ignition Gold Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Ignition by Inductive Automation

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril’s Manufacturing Automation is seeking a SCADA focused Sr. Controls Engineer to join our team. The Manufacturing Automation team is responsible for the design, integration, and deployment of automated manufacturing systems across Anduril factories. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to help define what production automation looks like for Anduril at a national scale.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Design functional HMIs/SCADA screens, that are in line with Anduril internal branding standards using Ignition by Inductive Automation
• Architect SCADA applications that are organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable for high-volume manufacturing applications
• Generate and enforce internal standards for SCADA systems
• Integrate internal and external manufacturing software into automation equipment and production lines
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for automation failures, ensuring rapid resolution and long-term reliability
• Partner with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot SCADA issues, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Must be willing to work off shift or irregular hours

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
• Must be US security clearance eligible
• Must be proficient in Ignition by Inductive Automation
• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent and relevant experience
• 6+ years of experience in SCADA and MES applications
• Strong understanding of communications protocols like Rest API, MQTT, AMQP, OPC UA, Modbus and BACnet
• Knowledge and understanding of PLC base control systems
• Ignition Gold Certification
• Proficient in higher level languages like Python and HTML

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• AWS infrastructure understanding
• Understanding of network hardening protocols
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification

US Salary Range

$146,000—$194,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.

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