Senior SCADA Controls Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems
Core
Design, commission, and upgrade SCADA and control systems for high-rate production of Solid Rocket Motors.
Role type
Senior SCADA Controls Engineer (Manufacturing Automation)
Builds
Automated production equipment and SCADA applications for Solid Rocket Motor manufacturing lines.
Domain
Defense / Aerospace Manufacturing / Industrial Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Siemens PLC programming (Ladder, Structured Text), SCADA development in Ignition, servo drive/VFD configuration, PID tuning, ethernet-based communication protocols (ProfiNET, ProfiSAFE, Ethernet IP), electrical component selection, pneumatic system design, Risk Assessments and Controls Safety Design, NFPA70e electrical safety practices.
Preferred skills
Control panel layout and cable routing, electrical troubleshooting up to 600VAC, TUV FS Engineer certification.
Technologies
Siemens PLC, Ignition, FactoryOS, ProfiNET, ProfiSAFE, Ethernet IP.
Responsibilities
Architect and debug Siemens PLC code for high-volume manufacturing; Build and maintain SCADA applications including tag architecture and Perspective screens; Integrate FactoryOS software into automation equipment; Lead root cause analysis for automation failures; Install, configure, and tune servo drives and VFDs.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
