Senior SCADA Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Anduril • Costa Mesa, CA

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About The Position

Anduril’s Manufacturing Automation 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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

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

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

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.
• Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: Benefits At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior