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Anduril Industries

Senior SCADA Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Anduril Industries
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senior full-time $146,000-$194,000 USD Costa Mesa, California

First indexed 11 Sept 2026

Description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

Anduril's Manufacturing Automation team is seeking a SCADA focused Sr. Controls Engineer to join our team. The Manufacturing Automation team is responsible for the design, integration, and deployment of automated manufacturing systems across Anduril factories.

As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to help define what production automation looks like for Anduril at a national scale.

Responsibilities:

  • Design functional HMIs/SCADA screens, that are in line with Anduril internal branding standards using Ignition by Inductive Automation
  • Architect SCADA applications that are organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable for high-volume manufacturing applications
  • Generate and enforce internal standards for SCADA systems
  • Integrate internal and external manufacturing software into automation equipment and production lines
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for automation failures, ensuring rapid resolution and long-term reliability
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot SCADA issues, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Must be willing to work off shift or irregular hours

Required Qualifications:

  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
  • Must be US security clearance eligible
  • Must be proficient in Ignition by Inductive Automation
  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent and relevant experience
  • 6+ years of experience in SCADA and MES applications
  • Strong understanding of communications protocols like Rest API, MQTT, AMQP, OPC UA, Modbus and BACnet
  • Knowledge and understanding of PLC base control systems
  • Ignition Gold Certification
  • Proficient in higher level languages like Python and HTML

Preferred Qualifications:

  • AWS infrastructure understanding
  • Understanding of network hardening protocols
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification

Benefits: Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) to support health, recovery, and well-being.

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