Senior Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Highlights

• Design and commission automated equipment for high-rate production at Arsenal-1.
• Build autonomy-powered defense systems that transform allied military capabilities.
• Work directly on the production floor to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

What they offer

• Highly competitive equity grants
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees

Ideal candidate

Hands-on controls engineer with production experience who thrives on the factory floor. You love commissioning high-rate automation, solving downtime fast, and upholding safety and reliability for mission-critical manufacturing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• 4+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment
• Expert in Siemens PLC programming (Ladder and Structured Text)
• Proficient in servo drive and VFD configuration, PID tuning, STO/SS, etc.
• Strong knowledge of ethernet based communication protocols (ProfiNET, ProfiSAFE, Ethernet IP.)
• Proficient 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
• Experience with performing Risk Assessments and Controls Safety Design
• Proficient with pneumatic concepts and design
• Familiar with NFPA70e electrical safety practices
• U.S. citizenship is required pursuant to contractual obligations