Controls & Automation Engineer 3

Controls & Automation Engineer 3At ULA, as a Controls & Automation Engineer 3, you will be a member of the Engineering and Infrastructure department.

Responsibilities include:The design, operation, and maintenance of ground (fixed and portable) environmental control systems (ECS) systems used in support of launch vehicle operationsMaintain, operate, troubleshoot, and design Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) used to control Environmental Control Systems and HVACCreate Statements of Work, RFPs, Process Flow Diagrams, P&IDs, and engineering design packages for new controls and automation projectsDirect, oversee, and manage the implementation of new projects - including contractor coordination, RFIs, scheduling, construction, and activationsSupport day-to-day operations, mission unique testing, launch processing milestones, and launch operationsMaintain SCADA networks, configuration management of PLC/HMI software, and instrumentation (sensors, valves, analyzers)The position interfaces with customers, suppliers, application users, and other technical and support personnelConducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of automated control systemsDetermines computer user needs, and advises hardware designers on machine characteristics that affect software control systems, such as storage capacity, processing speed, and input/output requirementsRequired Education: BachelorRequired Years of Experience: Minimum of 4 years of related work experienceBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field from an accredited college or universitySoftware development, integration, activation, and/or qualification testing experience specifically in industrial automation - DCS, PLCs, HMIs, SCADAsExperience with digital and analog input/output controlExperience with PID control and tuningExperience with configuration management as it relates to industrial control systemsDemonstrated experience with Programmable Logic Controllers, programming in Ladder Logic, Structured text, and Function Block DCS/PLC Communication experience - Modbus, MatrikonOPC, IP/TCP Windows operating system experience (registries, DCOM, Networking, user privilege configuration, system administration, security, Group Policy)Preferred Qualifications:Experience with C++ and UNIXExperience with Schneider Electronics PLCS and HMIsWhat makes ULA different? Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, engagement and professional development for employees at all levels. We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:401(k) match plus an additional employer contributionDiscretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employeesGenerous paid time offFlexible work environmentsAdditionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.

Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information).ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program. Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (English / Spanish) and Right to Work Poster (English / Spanish). Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted.