Controls SCADA Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems
Core
Design, commission, and upgrade control systems for Solid Rocket Motor production equipment, owning the SCADA layer from PLC integration to plant floor visibility.
Role type
Controls SCADA Engineer (Production Automation)
Builds
Automated equipment for high-rate production of Solid Rocket Motors
Domain
Defense / Aerospace Manufacturing / Industrial Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Siemens PLC programming (Ladder, Structured Text), SCADA application development (Ignition), servo drive and VFD configuration, PID tuning, ethernet-based communication protocols (ProfiNET, ProfiSAFE, Ethernet IP), electrical component selection, pneumatic concepts design, Risk Assessments and Controls Safety Design
Preferred skills
Control panel layout, electrical troubleshooting up to 600VAC, cable routing
Technologies
Siemens PLC, Ignition, ProfiNET, ProfiSAFE, Ethernet IP, VFD, Servo Drives
Responsibilities
Design and commission control systems for production equipment; Write and debug Siemens PLC code; Build and maintain SCADA applications in Ignition; Install, configure, and tune servo drives/VFDs; Lead root cause analysis for automation failures; Partner with cross-functional teams to reduce downtime.
Seniority
Mid-level IC (2+ years required, 4+ preferred)
