Staff Automation and Controls Engineer

Staff Automation and Controls Engineer Department:

Assembly, Integration & Test Employment Type:

Full Time Location:

Mojave Reporting To:

Kyle O'Rourke, Manager, Automation and Controls Compensation:

$150,000 - $195,000 / year Description As a Staff 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 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 8+ years of work in a relevant field (manufacturing/test/R D) Preferred Skills and Experience Familiarity of PLC systems Object oriented programming in structured text per

IEC 61131-3

Industrial Safety 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.