Controls/PLC Engineer II

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with test operators to design new features for existing test cell control systems, improving usability, safety, and reliability
• Own the control system design for new test cells to support emerging technologies
• Work with propulsion and mechanical engineers to select sensors and integrate them into the facility
• Design and fabricate industrial control panels and IO systems
• Calibrate and maintain sensors, actuators, and control systems for hypersonic engine test facilities
• Implement control system features, sensors, and sequencing in collaboration with test engineers to broaden engine test capabilities
• Manage facility test data databases and develop PLC-to-database and database-to-analysis pipelines
• Travel up to 10 percent to support remote test activities
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the company

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant full-time experience
• Structured text PLC experience with Beckhoff, B&R, or similar platforms
• Experience with time-series databases (Influx/SCADA) and SQL-based databases
• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
• Comfort organizing feature requests in collaboration with the test engineering team

Technologies

• Beckhoff and B&R PLC platforms
• SCADA systems
• InfluxDB and SQL databases
• Python

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for equity compensation
• Health and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Unlimited paid time off
• Paid federal holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Pay

USD 110,000.00 - 125,000.00 per year

Work Location

Onsite in Peabody, MA