CareerPlan

Senior Automation Systems Engineer, Project

USAFull-time$96k–$182k2026-11-02 → 2026-11-05
On-siteCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Design, integrate, and validate automation solutions for assembly, inspection, testing, and logistics in manufacturing environments.

Role type

Senior IC automation systems engineer

Builds

Automated hardware/software solutions integrating PLCs, robotics, vision systems, and smart tools

Domain

Aerospace and defense manufacturing

Required skills

PLC programming, HMI programming, robotics integration, vision systems, sensor integration, controls engineering, manufacturing operations, systems engineering, project management

Preferred skills

Rockwell experience, Fanuc robotics, Ignition programming, Python, MSSQL, AutoCAD Electrical, control-system design, Keyence, Cognex, iRVision

Technologies

Python, PLC, Robotics, HMIs, Vision Systems, AutoCAD Electrical, Ignition, MSSQL, Rockwell, Fanuc, Keyence, Cognex, iRVision

Responsibilities

Identify opportunities to automate assembly, inspection, testing, and logistics; Integrate software with hardware to create or upgrade solutions; Validate systems for acceptance and production prove-in; Troubleshoot and debug production systems; Provide technical leadership for projects; Contribute to manufacturing technology strategy