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Senior Automation & Controls Engineer

Impulse Space
Redondo, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/29/2025

Department: Propulsion Engineering

Location: Redondo Beach

Compensation: $140,000 - $180,000 / year

Description

As a Senior Automation & Controls Engineer at Impulse, you will be responsible for the design and commissioning of industrial machinery and systems for R&D, test, and production while working closely with a fast-paced, agile team.

Responsibilities


  • Own all aspects of equipment design from concept, requirements, and commissioning

  • Generate necessary schematics and for electrical and fluid systems in EPlan to required standards

  • Architect, write and debug software for PLCs in TwinCAT that is maintainable and scalable

  • Programming of various industrial controls hardware (VFDs, motor starters, PLCs, etc.)

  • Selecting of application specific hardware (circuit protection, VFDs, motion systems, robots, etc.)

  • Development of HMIs that are easy to use, functional, and can be used for diagnostics & troubleshooting

  • Work with end users for end users to ensure equipment meets design intent




Minimum Qualifications


  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field

  • 5 years of work in a relevant field (manufacturing/test/R&D)

  • 4 years working with PLC systems

  • 4 years working on control systems/industrial machines

  • 2 years working on industrial safety systems




Preferred Skills and Experience


  • Object oriented programming in structured text per IEC 61131-3

  • Schematic design with EPlan

  • 3D Control panel design with EPlan ProPanel

  • Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems

  • Understanding of ISO 13849, ANSI B11, or IEC 61508 safety standards

  • Knowledge of UL508A, NFPA 70, NFPA 79 standards

  • Familiarity with industrial protocols such as EtherCAT, Profinet, IO-Link, etc.

  • Work with external vendors and manufacturers for sourcing hardware and solutions

  • Experience with hazard risk assessments and mitigation plans


Additional Requirements:
  • Flexible schedule and willing to travel as needed

Additional Information:

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.


To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you 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 the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Salary : $140,000 - $180,000

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