Senior Controls Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems
Core
Design, commission, and upgrade control systems for automated equipment used in high-rate production of Solid Rocket Motors.
Role type
Senior Controls Engineer (Industrial Automation)
Builds
Automated production lines for Solid Rocket Motors
Domain
Defense / Energetics / Industrial Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Siemens PLC programming (Ladder/Structured Text), Servo drive and VFD configuration, PID tuning, Ethernet-based communication protocols (ProfiNET, ProfiSAFE, Ethernet IP), Electrical component selection, SCADA integration, Pneumatic design, Risk Assessments, NFPA70e safety practices
Preferred skills
Control panel layout, Cable routing, Electrical troubleshooting up to 600VAC, TUV FS Engineer certification, Energetics facility experience
Technologies
Siemens PLC, FactoryOS, SCADA, ProfiNET, ProfiSAFE, Ethernet IP
Responsibilities
Design and commission control systems for Solid Rocket Motor production equipment; Architect, write, and debug Siemens PLC code; Generate and enforce internal standards for control systems architectures; Integrate FactoryOS software into automation equipment; Lead root cause analysis for automation failures; Install, configure, and tune servo drives/VFDs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC