Senior Controls Engineer

Job Description

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Boeing is seeking a highly experienced Senior Controls Engineer to support the design, development, commissioning, retrofit, upgrade, and sustainment of PLC-based automated control systems. This position is onsite in Huntsville, Alabama.

This position requires deep technical expertise in industrial automation, strong troubleshooting capabilities, and the ability to lead control system solutions that improve safety, reliability, and operational performance.

The role supports operations at Michoud Assembly Facility and Kennedy Space Center and may require work in industrial, manufacturing, integration, or test environments. Work may involve time on the production floor, inside electrical panels, and around automated equipment. The position may also involve support of specialized test systems for hydraulics and pneumatics, as well as retrofit and upgrade activities in controlled government environments. Occasional off-shift or weekend support may be required.

This is an opportunity to contribute to critical automation and controls efforts in support of Boeing operations. The ideal candidate will bring extensive PLC expertise, aerospace and NASA program experience, and the ability to lead technical execution, develop others, and strengthen sustainment capability in a dynamic environment.

The selected candidate will serve as a technical contributor and subject matter expert for automation and controls activities in support of Boeing operations. This role requires onsite reporting to Boeing Huntsville and will support sites at Michoud Assembly Facility and Kennedy Space Center as needed. Travel is required to meet business and program needs.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, programming, integration, testing, commissioning, retrofit, and upgrade of PLC-based automated control systems

• Support modification and modernization of legacy control systems within controlled government environments

• Develop and maintain control logic, sequence of operations, alarms, interlocks, and associated HMI/SCADA applications

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation, electrical, and controls issues across hardware, software, and process interfaces

• Support system integration, startup, validation, and production ramp-up activities

• Optimize system performance, reliability, maintainability, and uptime

• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including control narratives, electrical schematics, network diagrams, and troubleshooting procedures

• Develop training materials for controls systems, equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance support

• Mentor junior engineers and technicians to strengthen technical capability and promote knowledge transfer

• Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, and external suppliers to define requirements and implement control solutions

• Provide technical leadership across multiple projects and initiatives

• Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards, company policies, regulatory requirements, and applicable NASA/government requirements

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and recommend enhancements to existing automation systems

• Travel as required in support of project execution and operational needs

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required.  “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.  

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering

• 10+ years’ experience in PLC programming, controls engineering, electrical system design, or a related role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong hands-on experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC platforms

• Strong hands-on experience with Siemens PLC platforms

• Experience developing and supporting HMI and SCADA applications

• Experience with industrial communication networks and protocols, such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, and Profinet

• Ability to troubleshoot complex automated systems at the electrical, software, and process levels

• Experience supporting system startup, integration, and production readiness activi