Senior Controls Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems

About the role

The Senior Controls Engineer on the Rocket Motor Systems team will design, commission and upgrade control systems for solid-rocket-motor production equipment, develop Siemens PLC code, enforce standards, integrate FactoryOS software, lead failure root-cause analysis and work with cross-functional teams to improve uptime.

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that transforms U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced AI-driven systems such as its Lattice OS, bringing modern software, autonomy, computer-vision and networking technology to the defense industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• 8+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment
• Strong proficiency in Siemens PLC programming (Ladder and Structured Text)
• Experience configuring and tuning servo drives and VFDs, including PID tuning and STO/SS
• Strong knowledge of Ethernet-based communication protocols such as ProfiNET, ProfiSAFE, and EtherNet/IP
• Proficiency in electrical component selection with solid foundation in wire sizing, circuit protection, and heat management in control cabinets
• Experience integrating with SCADA and OT networking
• Must be a U.S. Person due to export-controlled information access
• Experience performing risk assessments and control safety design
• Proficiency with pneumatic concepts and design
• Familiarity with NFPA70E electrical safety practices
• 10+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment (preferred)
• Experience working in an energetics facility (preferred)
• Experience with control panel layout, electrical component selection, and cable routing (preferred)
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems up to 600 VAC (preferred)
• TUV FS Engineer certification (Functional Safety of Machinery) (preferred)