OT Systems Engineer, Physical Infrastructure - Memphis

OT Systems Engineer, Physical InfrastructureSpaceXSI is looking for a highly skilled and versatile OT (Operational Technology) Systems Engineer to implement and support the backend infrastructure for our next-generation controls and industrial software platforms for our physical infrastructure. This role is embedded within the mission IT organization to provide support to dedicated controls engineering organizations while leveraging adjacent IT expertise, tooling, and technologies. This role will balance support of legacy controls support systems with modernization and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate thrives in high stakes settings, brings a strong sense of urgency balanced with operational excellence, and combines deep OT expertise with IT technologies such as virtualization, VDI, GitOps, network level redundancy and edge compute solutions to create streamlined and secure ICS environments.Responsibilities:Design, deploy, and augment next-generation OT environments that support plant and launch systems across multiple sitesInstall, configure, maintain, and support industry standard controls software platforms as well as internally developed HMIsIntegrate established and emergent IT technologies to simplify management, improve security, and create scalable plant environmentsDeploy and maintain development, test, and staging environments to enable controlled, systematic change introductionProvide direct support during launch, test, and production campaignsPerform systems/software upgrades and maintenance between critical operations (including evenings and weekends as needed)Proactively monitor services and respond rapidly to incidents to maintain high availability and performanceLeverage automation tools and contribute to infrastructure-as-code and broader DevOps initiatives with a focus on ICS environmentsWork with internal controls engineers to iterate on simulation and emulation environment to enhance test coverage and augment change control processesWrite and maintain standards, architectures, best practices, and documentation (including system overviews, design drawings, and operational procedures), with emphasis on highly reliable and secure industrial environments, especially at data boundariesCollaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, security, controls, and operations) as well as external customers and integrators to design robust OT architectures and resolve technical issuesEnsure OT systems are configured and maintained in compliance with industry and cybersecurity standards (e.g., Purdue Model, IEC 62443)Basic Qualifications:3+ years of experience in OT systems engineering or industrial control systems administrationExperience designing, deploying, supporting, and troubleshooting OT environments in high-reliability settingsPreferred Skills and Experience:Hands-on experience with multiple industry standard controls software platforms and toolsExperience supporting real-time systems, industrial control networks, or operational technology (OT) environments in aerospace, defense, energy, or similar high-reliability industriesExperience designing architectures that incorporate hyperconverged, rugged industrial edge, and distributed compute technologiesWorking knowledge of industrial protocols, controls networks, and OT cybersecurity best practicesProficiency in scripting (Bash/PowerShell/Python) and automation frameworks (Puppet, Terraform, Ansible, etc.)Experience with configuration management, provisioning, infrastructure as code, and DevOps concepts/toolsFamiliarity with Active Directory, multi-platform authentication, and identity environments in OT contextsSystem administration experience managing Windows and Linux servers, rudimentary database administration exposure, and storage/backup experienceNetwork administration experience and understanding of the OSI model, especially Layer 1/2/3 considerations as they apply to industrial and controls networksExcellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with internal/external customers, vendors, and management in both formal and informal situationsAdditional Requirements:Willingness to participate in an after-hours on-call rotation and work extended hours or weekends as necessaryWillingness to travel (up to 20%, including flying to other sites worldwide) and potential time at sea supporting marine systemsAbility to lift 30 lbsAbility to work at heightsAbility to drive (active valid driver's license)SpaceXSI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.