Senior SCADA Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• 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