Controls Hardware Engineer

Posted Friday, October 24, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Ascent Aerospace – Inspiring the next generation of flight!

Ascent Aerospace is a world‑renowned, single‑source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace and defense industry. We provide high‑precision advanced automated equipment as well as a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest Invar molds ever made— making us the largest tooling group in the industry. We work with our customers to develop their project and see it through, from process engineering to build and installation, to ensure it is an efficient and cost‑effective solution.

As a true, single‑source integrator, we have proven tools to surpass our customer expectations. We have greater control of timing and schedules, which allows for 100% accountability, and avoids costly mark‑ups, ultimately saving our customers money. The result: a group of businesses, each an industry leader within their own discipline, now acting as one truly integrated supply base.

The Controls Hardware Engineer individual will work with a cross functional team to design automation control systems that meet customer requirements, budget, and schedule. The individual will assume a lead role in the hardware design process. The individual will manage project HW budget, schedule, and design implementation. The individual will size and specify all power distribution, motion, and PLC control components.

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.

• Work with mechanical design team to ensure proper sizing of motors and drives, sensor selection, and space constraints.
• Utilize AutoCAD Electrical to build out electrical schematics.
• Manage the hardware specification, wiring diagrams, and installation of the automation systems.
• Provide direction on implementing wiring plan to electricians for panel build and field wiring.
• Responsible for providing all necessary information to the installation team to facilitate and expedite a quality installation of the control system.
• Coordinates and provides direction to equipment vendors regarding electrical hardware, design, and installation schedules.
• Utilize engineering knowledge to effectively communicate with customers and suppliers.
• Assist in the development of company standards to ensure consistency in project execution.
• Provides recommendations to improve metrics designed to enhance operation efficiencies.
• Any additional duties as reasonably assigned by management.

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:

• This position must meet Export Control Compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22.C.F.R. is required.
• BA or BS degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering.
• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in control system electrical design.
• 5+ years’ experience with designing servo‑controlled motion applications.
• Experience with Aerospace Automated Equipment integration is preferred.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD (AutoCAD Electrical preferred).
• Experience in controls hardware design, with any of the following PLCs:
  Allen Bradley, Siemens a plus.

• Excellent troubleshooting skills and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Ability to organize and maintain effective inventory.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power and distribution systems.
• Strong Computer skills and experience with MS Office Products and AutoCAD.
• Ability to analyze production specifications and integrate into electrical design with correct components.
• Proficient in MS Office:
  Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project.

Up to 10%.

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some projects may require more out‑of‑the‑area and overnight travel.

Working conditions described here are representative of those that may be…