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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.\nABOUT THE TEAM\nAnduril’s Rocket Motor Systems team is seeking a Controls Engineer III to join our team. The Rocket Motor Systems team is designing and commissioning automated equipment for high rate production of Solid Rocket Motors at our plant in McHenry, MS. In this role, you will design, commission, and upgrade control systems for production equipment.\nWHAT YOU’LL DO\nDesign, commission, and upgrade control systems for Solid Rocket Motor production equipment\nWrite and debug Siemens PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable for high-volume manufacturing applications\nFollow internal standards for control systems architectures, regulatory compliance, and safety buyoffs\nIntegrate internal and external FactoryOS software into automation equipment and production lines\nLead root cause analysis and corrective actions for automation failures, ensuring rapid resolution and long-term reliability\nInstall, configure, and tune servo drives / VFDs\nPartner with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement initiatives\nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS\nBachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering\n2+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment\nProficient in Siemens PLC programming (Ladder and Structured Text)\nProficient in servo drive and VFD configuration, PID tuning, STO/SS, etc.\nStrong knowledge of ethernet based communication protocols (ProfiNET, ProfiSAFE, Ethernet IP.)\nProficient with electrical component selection and a solid foundation of wire sizing, circuit protection, and heat management in control cabinets.\nExperience integrating with SCADA and OT Networking\nExperience with performing Risk Assessments and Controls Safety Design\nProficient with pneumatic concepts and design\nFamiliar with NFPA70e electrical safety practices\nMust be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\n4+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment\nExperience with control panel layout, electrical component selection, and cable routing\nElectrical troubleshooting up to 600VAC.\nExperience with SCADA platforms such as Ignition, including Perspective and tag historian configuration\nThe 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: \nBenefits\nAt 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. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.\nProtecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams\nAnduril 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.\nTo ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:\nNo Financial Requests: 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.\n\nPlease always verify communications:Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.\nVia 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 . \n\nExercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: 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.\n\nWhat to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to . Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.\n\nData Privacy\nTo view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/. \nBy 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. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. 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