Senior SCADA Systems Engineer - Operational Technology

Senior SCADA Systems Engineer - Operational Technology

Nammo Defense Systems, Inc. is the primary U.S. operation of the Nammo Group. We develop, manufacture, and support defensive technologies including shoulder‑launched munitions and advanced aerospace components.

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. You will own our multi‑plant SCADA and OT systems, architect, build, and operate Ignition, OPC, MSSQL, and the supporting server and network stack, collaborating with Controls, IT, and Manufacturing to deliver uptime, traceability, and actionable data.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Monday‑Thursday work week (four 10‑hour days, off Fridays)
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match, 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 communications 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.

Safety and Compliance

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

Collaboration

• Work within Nammo’s cross‑functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Controls, and IT.
• Work with external consultants and resources as needed.

Decision Making Authority

• Own the OT network and the SCADA / MSSQL data collection system.
• Serve as subject‑matter expert for Nammo’s SCADA and OT systems.

Required

Skills & Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with data visualization tools (MS Power BI).

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 skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work 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 less than 10%).
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods.

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level.

Employment Type:

Full‑time.

Job Function:
Information Technology. Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing.

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