Anduril Industries

Controls System Engineer

Anduril Industries$146K — $194K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years experience in controls, automation, and IT/OT infrastructure engineering, focusing on on-premise systems.
  • Ability to work second shift from 3:30 PM to 12 AM.
  • Proficiency in Ignition SCADA development, including various gateway modules.
  • Extensive knowledge of the OT network stack: MQTT, OPC UA, TCP/IP, VLANs, and related technologies.
  • Familiarity with OT cybersecurity measures, including network segmentation and secure remote access.
  • Understanding of industry standards such as ISA/IEC 62443 and NIST frameworks.
  • Experience with scripting languages like PowerShell, Python, or Bash.

Responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain the on-premise factory infrastructure and control systems.
  • Manage OT server infrastructure, ensuring disciplined backup and change control.
  • Oversee OT networking stack for production and diagnose complex networking issues.
  • Develop and configure Ignition Perspective SCADA applications effectively.
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and debug PLC code for high-volume manufacturing environments.
  • Resolve complex infrastructure-related issues as an escalation point.
  • Collaborate with various teams to support application deployment and maintain documentation.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and competitive benefits package with minimal costs to employees.
  • Health and recovery support through robust programs.
  • Investment in employee development and well-being.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Anduril is seeking a Controls Automation Systems Engineer to maintain the mission-critical technology stack that powers our connected factories. You will be responsible for the maintenance and sustainment of our system infrastructure-from SCADA servers to virtualized workloads-while using a modern, cloud-managed approach. You will have the opportunity to work with some of the world's best engineers, implementing cutting-edge systems in complex, high-stakes manufacturing environments.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Operate and Maintain Factory Infrastructure: Take ownership of the on-premise infrastructure and control systems supporting factory operations
  • OT Server Infrastructure: Operate and maintain OT server infrastructure including Ignition gateways, historians, MQTT brokers, with disciplined backup and change-control practices
  • OT Network Infrastructure: Operate and maintain OT networking stack for production (MQTT, OPC UA, TCP/IP) and diagnose protocol, timing, and VLAN segmentation issues using packet-level analysis
  • SCADA: Develop Ignition Perspective SCADA applications - views, tag architecture, alarm pipelines, historian configuration, and gateway topology
  • Ensure Performance and Reliability: Maintain, troubleshoot, and debug PLC code on Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens platforms, producing structured, documented code suitable for high-volume manufacturing
  • Troubleshoot and Resolve: Act as the escalation point for resolving complex infrastructure-related issues and outages promptly to maintain factory uptime
  • Collaborate and Document: Work closely with development, security, and operations teams to support application deployment and maintain clear documentation of all infrastructure designs and procedures


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • 4+ years of experience in controls, automations, and IT/OT infrastructure engineering with a strong, demonstrable focus for on-premise systems (servers, storage, virtualization, networking)
  • Ability to work second shift - 3:30 PM - 12 AM
  • Proficient in Ignition SCADA development including gateway modules (Tag Historian, Alarm Notification, SQL Bridge, OPC UA, MQTT Engine/Distributor/Transmission)
  • Proficient across the OT network stack - MQTT, OPC UA, TCP/IP, industrial Ethernet, VLANs, switching/routing - with fluency in packet-level analysis
  • Working knowledge of OT cybersecurity - air-gapped networks, network segmentation, server hardening, secure remote access
  • Working knowledge of industry standards such as - ISA/IEC 62443, Purdue Enterprise Reference Model (PERA), NIST 800-82, NIST 800-53
  • Experience with automation and scripting using languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience in regulated or defense manufacturing environments (ITAR/EAR-controlled, CMMC, or FDA/aerospace quality systems), NIST 800-171
  • Experience deploying Ignition in redundant/high-availability gateway topologies
  • Experience integrating controls systems with MES and QMS platforms
  • Experience with Windows/Linux configuration and administration.


US Salary Range

$146,000-$194,000 USD

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:

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. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that develops advanced systems for the military. The company was founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens, and Matt Grimm, and has since grown to become a major player in the defense industry. Anduril's products include autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and other advanced technologies that are designed to enhance military capabilities. The company has received significant funding from investors and has partnerships with several major defense contractors. Anduril is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Learn more about Anduril Industries
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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