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Controls Engineer 2nd shift, Manufacturing Automation

$123k - $171k
Part-time

Anduril

ABOUT THE TEAM

As a Controls Engineer youll help build and maintain the controls systems that run the manufacturing floor contributing to architecture PLC/HMI development commissioning proof of rate and sustainment. Youll work hands-on across the OT/IT automation infrastructure and networking stack develop Ignition SCADA applications and grow into deeper system ownership while partnering with senior engineers and cross-functional teams.

WHAT YOULL DO

  • Support controls systems across their lifecycle contributing to architecture PLC/HMI development commissioning proof of rate and sustainment handoff
  • Deploy and maintain OT/IT server infrastructure Ignition gateways historians MQTT brokers and jump hosts backed by disciplined backup and change-control practices
  • Help design and maintain the production OT networking stack (MQTT OPC UA TCP/IP) and diagnose protocol timing and VLAN segmentation issues down to the packet level
  • Build Ignition Perspective SCADA applications including views tag architecture alarm pipelines historian configuration and gateway topology
  • Develop and debug PLC code on Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens platforms producing structured well-documented code suitable for high-volume manufacturing
  • Apply OT security practices air-gapped design IEC 62443/NIST 800-82 segmentation Purdue-model layering server hardening and secure remote access
  • Partner with IT Security FactoryOS and Manufacturing Engineering on cross-functional initiatives and support the controls team in design reviews and cybersecurity buy-offs
  • Handle hands-on network infrastructure across OT/IT running and terminating network cabling configuring switches and automating backup routines
  • Assist with configuring and managing the firewalls and AWS EC2 instances that support production infrastructure

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Robotics Information Technology or a related field
  • 4 years of controls and automation experience in a production environment
  • Solid PLC programming skills on Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens platforms
  • Proficiency in Ignition SCADA development including gateway modules (Tag Historian Alarm Notification SQL OPC UA MQTT Engine/Distributor/Transmission)
  • Working proficiency across the OT stack MQTT OPC UA TCP/IP industrial Ethernet VLANs switching and routing
  • Working knowledge of OT cybersecurity including air-gapped networks network segmentation server hardening and secure remote access
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in regulated or defense manufacturing environments (ITAR/EAR-controlled CMMC or FDA/aerospace quality systems)
  • Experience integrating controls systems with MES and QMS platforms
  • Experience deploying Ignition in redundant/high-availability gateway topologies
  • Experience with torque tools and 2D/3D vision systems
  • Familiarity with control panel layout electrical component selection and cable routing
  • Familiarity with CAD packages such as SolidWorks NX CATIA or AutoCAD

US Salary Range

$123000 - $171000 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 Andurils 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 youre supported in health recovery and whatever comes next. For more information Explore Our Benefits.

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