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Anduril

Senior Controls Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems

McHenry, Mississippi, United States · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 10, 2026

Experience
4+ years required; 6+ years preferred.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
Visa sponsorship
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.

About the job

Designs, commissions, and upgrades control systems for automated Solid Rocket Motor production equipment.

What you'll do

  • Architect, write, and debug Siemens PLC code; establish standards for control system architecture, compliance, and safety.
  • Integrate FactoryOS software with automation equipment and production lines; install, configure, and tune servo drives and VFDs.
  • Lead automation failure analysis and corrective actions, and partner with teams to troubleshoot equipment and improve reliability.

What they ask for

  • Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
  • 4+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment.
  • Expertise in Siemens PLC programming (Ladder and Structured Text); proficiency in servo drives, VFDs, PID tuning, and safety functions.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.

Nice to have

  • 6+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment.
  • Experience with Ignition SCADA, including Perspective and tag historian configuration; TUV FS Engineer certification.

Tools

Siemens PLC, Ladder, Structured Text, ProfiNET, ProfiSAFE, Ethernet IP, SCADA, Ignition

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First seen Oct 10, 2026 · Last verified Nov 5, 2026 (UTC)