Senior Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

<div class="content-intro"><p>Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.</p></div><h3>ABOUT THE TEAM</h3> <p>As a Senior Controls Engineer, you’ll be the technical owner of controls systems on the manufacturing floor — from architecture and PLC/HMI development through commissioning, proof of rate, and sustainment. You’ll build and harden the OT/IT automation infrastructure that keeps production running, set the standard for how the controls team designs secure and reliable systems, and represent that work in cross-functional design reviews and cybersecurity buy-offs.</p> <h4>WHAT YOU’LL DO</h4> <ul> <li><span class="TextRun SCXW160228690 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW160228690 BCX0">Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Information Technology, or related field</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW160228690 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span class="TextRun SCXW76472207 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW76472207 BCX0">6+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW76472207 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span class="TextRun SCXW82545465 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW82545465 BCX0">Strong in PLC programming on Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens platforms</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW82545465 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span class="TextRun SCXW59383310 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW59383310 BCX0">Proficient in OPC UA, MQTT Engine/Distributor/Transmission)</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW59383310 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span class="TextRun SCXW85784481 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW85784481 BCX0">Proficient across the OT stack — MQTT, OPC UA, TCP/IP, industrial Ethernet, VLANs, switching/routing — with fluency in packet-level analysis</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW85784481 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span class="TextRun SCXW67423752 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW67423752 BCX0">Working knowledge of OT cybersecurity — air-gapped networks, network segmentation, server hardening, secure remote access</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW67423752 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li>Experience integrating with MES and QMS</li> <li><span class="TextRun SCXW68770874 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW68770874 BCX0">Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW68770874 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> </ul> <h4>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul> <li>Engineering, Robotics, Information Technology, or a related field</li> <li>6+ years of controls and automation experience in a production environment</li> <li>Strong PLC programming skills on Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens platforms</li> <li>Proficiency in Ignition SCADA development, including gateway modules (Tag Historian, Alarm Notification, SQL, OPC UA, MQTT Engine/Distributor/Transmission)</li> <li>Proficiency across the OT stack — MQTT, OPC UA, TCP/IP, industrial Ethernet, VLANs, switching, and routing</li> <li>Working knowledge of OT cybersecurity, including air-gapped networks, network segmentation, server hardening, and secure remote access</li> <li>Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance</li> </ul> <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul> <li>Experience in regulated or defense manufacturing environments (ITAR/EAR-controlled, CMMC, or FDA/aerospace quality systems)</li> <li>Experience integrating controls systems with MES and QMS platforms</li> <li>Experience deploying Ignition in redundant/high-availability gateway topologies</li> <li>Experience with torque tools and 2D/3D vision systems</li> <li>Familiarity with control panel layout, electrical component selection, and cable routing</li> <li>Familiarity with CAD packages such as SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, or AutoCAD</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">US Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$126,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$167,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span data-contrast="auto">The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. 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:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p> </p> <h3 class="detailElios"><strong>Benefits</strong></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">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. </span><em><span data-contrast="auto">For more information, <a href="https://www.anduril.com/careers">Explore Our Benefits</a>.</span></em></p> <p> </p> <div class="RichText column1"> <h3 class="detailElios"><strong>Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams</strong></h3> <p class="detailElios">Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.</p> </div> <div class="RichText column2"> <p class="detailElios">To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:</p> <ul> <li> <p class="detailElios"><strong>No Financial Requests: </strong>Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.</p> </li> <li><strong>Please always verify communications:</strong> <ul> <li>Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will <em>only</em> come from an <code>@anduril.com</code> address.</li> <li>Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to <a href="mailto:contact@anduril.com">contact@anduril.com</a>. </li> </ul> </li> <li> <p class="detailElios"><strong>Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach:</strong> If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.</p> </li> <li> <p class="detailElios"><strong>What to Do If You Suspect Fraud:</strong> Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to <a href="mailto:contact@anduril.com">contact@anduril.com</a>. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.</p> </li> </ul> </div> <h3> </h3> <h3><strong>Data Privacy</strong></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit </span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink"><a href="https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/">https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/</a></span></span><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. 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