Top Controls Engineer Jobs in Denver & Boulder, CO

Design, implement, and evaluate spacecraft GNC algorithms and FDIR. Develop SIMULINK/STK simulations, model sensors/actuators, run Monte Carlo analyses, validate GNC flight software, ensure requirement compliance, and communicate technical results to stakeholders.

Owns instrumentation selection and automated control and data acquisition systems for aerospace propulsion production equipment. Develops cRIO/PXI controllers, LabVIEW applications, PLC integrations, SCADA connectivity, and networked communications. Designs safety-first systems for hazardous fluids, energetics, high pressures, and voltages; supports commissioning, validation, documentation, and equipment standards. Collaborates with manufacturing, test, quality, safety, and product teams from benchtop fixtures through facility-scale systems.

Develop and maintain a custom SCADA platform for advanced propulsion manufacturing facilities. Design operator-focused HMIs, data pathways, historians, dashboards, tag-based databases, sequences, and queries using Ignition and Siemens TIA Portal. Collaborate with controls, manufacturing, software, platform, and technician teams throughout equipment development and validation. Support hands-on builds, documentation, standards development, equipment integration, troubleshooting, and safe, efficient production operations.

Design, integrate, commission, and validate PLC-based automated production equipment and facility infrastructure for aerospace propulsion manufacturing. Responsibilities include motion-system and instrumentation integration, SCADA connectivity, electrical schematics, P&IDs, safety-focused systems for hazardous processes, commissioning, troubleshooting documentation, and equipment standards. The engineer collaborates with Manufacturing, Test, Quality, Safety, and product teams across projects ranging from benchtop fixtures to facility-scale systems.

Lead architecture, integration, and lifecycle management of propulsion test infrastructure and controls for solid rocket motor programs. Own design and commissioning of fluid, electrical, controls, instrumentation, and DAQ systems; ensure safety, test readiness, data integrity, and repeatable static-fire campaigns. Provide cross-functional technical leadership, mentor engineers, perform root-cause analysis, and drive long-term facility and infrastructure roadmaps.

The Orbital Analyst will monitor and calculate orbital parameters of space objects, design safe trajectories, conduct collision avoidance, and support mission planning using specialized software tools, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The Senior Manufacturing Controls Engineer will design, implement, and maintain automation tools for manufacturing processes, focusing on custom solutions, PLC programming, HMI development, and SCADA connectivity while collaborating with various engineering teams.

Design, program, and commission PLC/HMI and motion control systems for automated packaging machinery. Integrate servo axes, vision, barcode, and inspection devices; configure safety systems; develop electrical schematics and panels; support FAT/SAT, field commissioning, troubleshooting, documentation, and customer support; mentor junior staff and travel up to 25%.

Lead design, development, and validation of spacecraft GNC systems. Build high-fidelity sensor/actuator models, run Monte Carlo and HITL tests, perform stability analyses, implement algorithms for flight phases, integrate requirements, apply design standards, and mentor junior engineers.

Leads the architecture, programming, integration, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management of PLC, robotic, HMI, electrical, and data acquisition systems for manufacturing automation. Establishes controls standards, ensures UL safety compliance, integrates MES and OEE platforms, drives optimization, mentors technical staff, and develops the long-term automation roadmap. The role supports multiple sites and requires cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Operations, and Quality.

Develop and implement industrial automation solutions for capital projects and manufacturing operations. Design, program, configure, test, commission, and start up PLC, HMI/SCADA, control panel, and integrated control systems. Troubleshoot automation issues, coordinate installation and construction activities, manage project deliverables, communicate technical progress, and support system validation and customer turnover. The role requires heavy travel to client sites.

Designs and analyzes instrumentation and control systems for water/wastewater, power, industrial, microgrid, and CHP facilities. Responsibilities include working with DCS and PLCs, P&IDs, I/O lists, instrument data sheets, cable schedules, logic diagrams, specifications, cost estimates, and construction support. Coordinates with clients, designers, technicians, and multidisciplinary teams during design, installation, and commissioning while maintaining project documentation and quality standards.

Designs, develops, integrates, tests, commissions, and troubleshoots turbomachinery and industrial automation control systems. Responsibilities include programming control logic, configuring HMIs and databases, designing schematics and control panels in AutoCAD, preparing technical documentation, leading project execution, guiding technicians, supporting customer-site installations and startups, ensuring regulatory compliance, and training client personnel. Requires substantial process or turbomachinery controls experience, familiarity with PLC/DCS/SCADA platforms, electrical control-panel design, and up to 30% travel.

Lead the design, analysis, verification, and validation of flight control systems for next-generation aerospace vehicles, focusing on flap actuation during hypersonic reentry and transonic flight. Develop simulations, conduct performance trade studies, support hardware-in-the-loop and flight testing, integrate systems with multidisciplinary teams, document technical work, and mentor GNC engineers.

Design, program, commission, and maintain PLC and robotic control systems for solid rocket motor and energetic materials production. Develop structured text code, electrical cabinets, HMI/SCADA, plant networking (4-20 mA, Ethernet), and machine-vision/ML optimization. Lead automation solution selection and deployment, apply Lean/Six Sigma, ensure NEC/UL508A and hazardous-area compliance, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor junior engineers toward leading the automation and controls group.

The Principal Process Controls Engineer leads project teams in automation design, mentors junior engineers, collaborates with clients, and develops process control standards, focusing on the food and beverage industry.

The Senior Manufacturing Controls Engineer designs, implements, and optimizes manufacturing processes, resolves manufacturing issues, and collaborates with teams to enhance efficiency and quality.

Design, implement, and manage Rockwell-based control systems for large capital automation projects (primarily oil and gas). Develop system architecture, electrical designs, industrial networking, integration with third-party equipment, perform FAT/SAT, oversee commissioning, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide on-site support (up to 50% travel).

Lead design, implementation, commissioning, and optimization of automation, robotics, PLCs, HMIs/SCADA, and vision-based inspection systems. Drive vendor selection, FAT/SAT, root-cause analysis, safety and compliance, MES integration, and diagnostics. Mentor engineers, standardize global automation platforms, and recommend strategic improvements to improve OEE, throughput, quality, and cost efficiency.

Design and develop spacecraft guidance and flight control algorithms for lunar and cis-lunar missions. Perform trajectory and control trade studies, implement and test control laws in SIL/HIL and 6-DOF simulations using Rust/C/C++/Python, collaborate across subsystems, support requirements and interface definition, and produce analysis and data for reviews.

Build and support industrial control systems across levels: PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, automation commissioning, troubleshooting, motion control and robotics integration, and cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing and systems teams.

The Controls Engineer is responsible for deploying Battery Energy Storage Systems, validating project designs, and ensuring smooth communication across teams.

The Controls Engineer confirms design and functionality of automated sortation systems by troubleshooting, programming PLC and HMI, and supporting project delivery with a focus on industrial controls.

Design and support building automation systems using Delta Controls, including wiring diagrams, floor plans, as-builts, energy-saving strategies, budgets, energy calculations, and design-build proposals. Interface with customers to define technical requirements, collaborate with account managers, and develop expertise in BAS optimization, BACnet, DDC, electrical, and pneumatic systems.

Design and develop GN&C flight control laws and flight software for lunar vehicles. Prototype algorithms, perform linear and frequency-domain stability analyses, conduct trade studies, and collaborate with subsystems. Support model-based development, testing (HIL/SIL/Monte Carlo), and requirements/interfaces to ensure safe spacecraft attitude and control performance.