Senior Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer

The role

The Senior Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer will design, deploy, and improve automation and controls systems for solid rocket motor and energetic materials production. This role involves programming PLC-based systems, integrating robotics, and designing electrical systems. The position serves as a technical anchor and mentor with a path to lead the automation and controls group.

What you will do

• Design, program, commission, and maintain PLC-based control systems and robotic integration
• Lead evaluation, selection, and deployment of automation solutions including robotic work cells and machine vision
• Design electrical systems compliant with NEC and UL508A regulations
• Physically build electrical cabinets and install field wiring
• Design and implement plant networking architecture using analog and Ethernet protocols
• Design HMI/SCADA screens and systems
• Create and maintain schematics, documentation, and bills of materials
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Safety, and Compliance teams
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline with 7 years of experience in industrial automation and controls OR Maste
• Extensive, platform-agnostic proficiency in PLC programming, troubleshooting, and optimization
• Proven experience designing and integrating robotic systems into manufacturing environments
• Working knowledge of machine learning applications in manufacturing contexts
• Hands-on experience physically building electrical cabinets, running field wiring, and creating electrical schematics, documentation, and bills of materials
• Strong self-starter ability to solve complex problems with minimal supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to safety culture and ability to operate within OSHA, ITAR, and hazardous/energetic materials standards
• Ability to lift, move, or carry items or equipment up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch in a manufacturing environment
• Must meet all eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain applicable state and federal explosives licenses
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Nice to have

• Experience with energetic materials, explosives, or other hazardous manufacturing environments (C1D1/C2D1 or equivalent)
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt)

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 4%
• Company wellness programs
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources

Before you apply

• Minimum age 21 and over for explosives licenses
• Must meet drug-free workplace requirements
• Successful completion of any legally required background investigations
• Must meet U.S. Government space technology export regulations (ITAR)

About the company

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security, and space technology company. They tackle complex challenges to deliver transformative, mission-critical solutions for human progress and national security.