Senior Controls Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems

We're seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to join our Rocket Motor Systems team. As a Senior Controls Engineer, you will design, commission, and upgrade control systems for Solid Rocket Motor production equipment. This includes architecting, writing, and debugging Siemens PLC code and integrating internal and external FactoryOS software into automation equipment and production lines.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing, commissioning, and upgrading control systems for Solid Rocket Motor production equipment
• Architecting, writing, and debugging Siemens PLC code
• Integrating internal and external FactoryOS software into automation equipment and production lines
• Leading root cause analysis and corrective actions for automation failures
• Installing, configuring, and tuning servo drives/VFDs

Required qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• 8+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment
• Strong skills in Siemens PLC programming (Ladder and Structured Text)
• Proficiency in servo drive and VFD configuration, PID tuning, STO/SS, etc.
• Strong knowledge of ethernet-based communication protocols (ProfiNET, ProfiSAFE, Ethernet IP.)
• Proficiency with electrical component selection and a solid foundation of wire sizing, circuit protection, and heat management in control cabinets
• Experience integrating with SCADA and OT Networking

Preferred qualifications include:

• 10+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment
• Experience working in an energetics facility
• Experience with control panel layout, electrical component selection, and cable routing
• Electrical troubleshooting up to 600VAC
• TUV FS Engineer certification (Functional Safety of Machinery)