Manager Automation Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems

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

The Rocket Motor Systems team at Anduril Industries is seeking a Manager, Automation Engineering to join their team in McHenry, MS. The successful candidate will lead the Controls Engineering team and own the automation and controls project portfolio for the facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead, grow, and develop the Controls Engineering team supporting Solid Rocket Motor production in McHenry, MS, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management.
• Plan, budget, and track capital and continuous improvement projects for automation and controls at the facility.
• Partner with Operations and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure controls scope, schedule, and staffing are represented on all facility projects.
• Own and enforce internal standards for control system architecture, documentation, and regulatory compliance across the facility.
• Oversee functional safety projects including risk assessments, safety system design reviews, and safety buyoffs for production equipment.
• Provide visibility to HQ on controls project status, schedule risk, and plant events that impact automation.
• Direct root cause analysis and corrective actions for automation downtime, ensuring rapid resolution and long-term reliability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment.
• Working knowledge of Siemens PLC programming (Ladder and Structured Text).
• Experience owning scope, budget, and schedule for capital and continuous improvement projects.
• Experience with performing Risk Assessments and Controls Safety Design.
• Experience integrating with SCADA and OT Networking.
• Familiar with NFPA70e electrical safety practices.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment.
• 2+ years of experience managing engineers, technicians, or integrators.
• TUV FS Engineer certification (Functional Safety of Machinery).
• Experience building a controls organization in a new or ramping production facility.
• Experience interfacing with regulatory agencies and safety committees.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $126,000-$167,000 USD per year. Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive health, recovery, and support programs.