Job Description
Senior SCADA Systems Engineer - Operational Technology Nammo Defense Systems, Inc - 3.2 Mesa, AZ Job Details Full-time 18 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Qualifications Data modeling projects System performance optimization Schema design Database server management Programming languages Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) System tuning Data performance optimization Full Job Description Senior SCADA Systems Engineer - Operational Technology Nammo Defense Systems, Inc., a defense contractor, is the primary USA operation of the Nammo Group (Nammo AS). Nammo Defense Systems Inc. (NDS) develops, manufactures, and supports Shoulder Launched Munitions (SLMs), energetic material solutions such as aircraft emergency escape systems, actuation devices, rocket motors, warheads, and composite solutions including carbon fiber tubes and composite aerospace structures.
JOB OVERVIEW
We are seeking a Senior SCADA & Data Systems Engineer to join our operations technology team. This role focuses on connecting manufacturing equipment and processes to our enterprise data environment through the Ignition SCADA platform (by Inductive Automation) and SQL databases. In this role you will own our multi-plant SCADA and OT systems. Architect, build, and operate Ignition, OPC, MSSQL, and the supporting server and network stack. Partner with Controls, IT, and Manufacturing to deliver uptime, traceability, and actionable data. How you will be rewarded as our Senior SCADA Systems Engineer - Operational Technology:
• Competitive compensation Monday-Thursday work week working four 10-hour days (off on Fridays) Generous paid time off and Holiday Pay Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 401(K), employee assistance programs, health savings account KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
SCADA architecture and development Own Ignition across plants, including primary/secondary and new instances. Build HMIs for control, labeling, traceability, transaction groups, and tag models. Integrate via Ignition OPC and Kepware. Server and infrastructure ownership Operate ~15 production servers: Windows/Linux for Ignition, Kepware/OPC, Python, Node-RED, Grafana. Patching, upgrades, storage and capacity, backup/restore, incident response. Databases and data engineering Design schemas and ERDs, stand up and administer SQL Server instances. Create jobs, maintenance plans, and verified backups; optimize logging pipelines. Controls integration and triage Work with Controls to diagnose faults, walk ladder logic, trace I/O and comms issues. Guide fixes that cross PLC logic, OPC, network, and database boundaries. OT networking Place PLCs/IIoT on correct VLANs, coordinate addressing and routing with IT. Validate OPC connectivity inside segmented networks. Monitoring, alarming, and reporting Configure Ignition and Grafana alerting, escalation, approvals. Build dashboards and data exports for Quality, Process, Manufacturing, customers. Reliability and change management Plan and execute upgrades and migrations with downtime plans and rollbacks. Document designs and RCAs; standardize templates for new lines and plants. Follow standard practices and safety procedures. Strictly adhere to all safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. COOPERATION
Work within Nammo's cross functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality, Engineer, Controls, and Information Technology Work with external consultants and resources as needed LEVEL OF DECISION MAKING
The Senior SCADA Engineer has responsibility for the OT network and owns the SCADA / MSSQL
data collection system. The individual will act as the subject matter expert for Nammo's SCADA and OT systems. SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. 5+ years of experience in a data-driven industrial or manufacturing environment. Proven experience with Ignition SCADA (or equivalent SCADA systems). Strong background in SQL Server administration, data modeling, and performance tuning. Programming proficiency in Python, Java, or C++. Ability to obtain BATF clearance Preferred:
Experience with Allen-Bradley, Automation direct PLCs Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity requirements preferred. Experience with data visualization tools (MS Power BI) is a plus. COMPETENCIES
Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities. Ability to work in fast-paced environments. Leadership or teamwork abilities. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across disciplines. Curious, self-motivated, and driven to continuously improve systems and processes. WORKING CONDITIONS
Full-time position On-site Ability to travel. Expected travel is less than 10% Ability to stand for prolonged periods Our values are the fundamental principles guiding the way we do business and interact with stakeholders. DEDICATION
We are enthusiastic and creative, always searching for the best solutions. PRECISION
We are reliable and accurate in our technology, processes and business. CARE:
We are inclusive and open-minded, always encouraging team spirit and cooperation. Nammo and its subsidiaries provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. •Note•: Due to US Export Control laws and regulations; applicants selected for employment must show proof of a U.S. Person status before employment may begin.
