Systems Engineer III-SCADA/DCS

Title: Systems Engineer III-DCS/SCADA
Location: Redmond, WA, US (Onsite)
Duaration: 12 MonthsJob summary
Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. This role will support, integrate, and deploy automated test and manufacturing applications with the associated OT infrastructure. This is a highly collaborative position that interfaces with Project Kuiper production, engineering, and IT teams. This work takes place in an active satellite production facility.Key job responsibilities
1. Provide first line support for integrated hardware and software on production automation systems. These systems include custom automated test equipment, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) for automated manufacturing lines, associated interfaces with flight components and controllers, and interfaces to back-end networking, databases, and manufacturing execution systems. This first line support will be include rotating weekly after hours on call shifts.
2. Testing and Troubleshooting: Conduct thorough testing of integrated production systems to identify and resolve any technical issues, ensuring proper functionality and reliability. Document all issues and communicate effectively with technical engineering team members. Work may include Python program debug, physical and logical network troubleshooting, and industrial controls debug (i.e. Programmable Logic Controllers, data acquisition systems, test chambers, sensors and I/O).
3. Deployment and Commissioning: Assist development team with bring-up of new systems, including some programming (Python), configuration and on-boarding to network and back-end systems.
4. Provide feedback to development teams and contribute to building and maintaining a high-performing, connected, safe and maintainable factory.
About the team
The Ground Support Equipment (GSE) team is responsible for designing and commissioning automation and tooling for Satellite testing and production. This in-house team of engineers and support technicians work directly with satellite designers, testers, and manufacturing engineers to solve unique problems in cutting edge high-volume satellite production.
A day in the life
This is a fast-paced, intellectually challenging position. You will work with leaders in multiple technology areas across Project Kuiper. You’ll have relentlessly high standards for yourself and everyone you work with, and you’ll be constantly looking for ways to improve your product’s performance, quality and cost. We want individuals who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond what is possible today.Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information / engineering technology, or relevant education and experience.
• Experience with installing, commissioning, and troubleshooting OT equipment.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Python programming skills
• Experience developing software that directly interacts with hardware (professional or academic/personal)
• Working knowledge of Ethernet-based industrial protocols (OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus TCP etc)
• Working knowledge of fieldbus protocols such as Profinet and CAN
• Knowledge of security best practices (encryption in transit, encryption at rest, establishing chains of trust etc.)
• Knowledge of using version control systems such as Git
• Knowledge in different web technologies and data formats (i.e. HTTP/HTTPS, JSON/XML)
• Cross-organizational communication – comfortable evangelizing ideas and concerns clearly and persuasively, in both verbal and written formREQUIRED SKILLS
Years of Experience: 2-5 Years Degree or Certification:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information / engineering technology, or relevant education and experience.
• Experience with installing, commissioning, and troubleshooting OT equipment.
 Leadership Principle:Must Haves:
Python programming skills
Network knowledge
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