Automation Jobs in Mississippi
Automation jobs in Mississippi are concentrated in Jackson, Gulfport, and the Golden Triangle region, where manufacturers, utilities, and distribution centers drive steady demand for automation talent from entry-level technicians to senior engineers. Large employers with lasting Mississippi footprints, including Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Toyota's plant in Blue Springs, and Entergy Mississippi, regularly bring on automation professionals specializing in PLC programming, industrial robotics, and process control systems. Demand is particularly strong in aerospace manufacturing and petrochemical processing along the Gulf Coast corridor. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Anduril's Rocket Motor Systems team is seeking a Manager, Automation Engineering to join our team. The Rocket Motor Systems team is designing and commissioning automated equipment for high rate production of Solid Rocket Motors at our plant in McHenry, MS. In this role, you will lead the Controls Engineering team and own the automation and controls project portfolio for the facility.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Lead, grow, and develop the Controls Engineering team supporting Solid Rocket Motor production in McHenry, MS, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management
- Plan, budget, and track capital and continuous improvement projects for automation and controls at the facility
- Partner with Operations and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure controls scope, schedule, and staffing are represented on all facility projects
- Own and enforce internal standards for control system architecture, documentation, and regulatory compliance across the facility
- Oversee functional safety projects including risk assessments, safety system design reviews, and safety buyoffs for production equipment
- Provide visibility to HQ on controls project status, schedule risk, and plant events that impact automation
- Direct root cause analysis and corrective actions for automation downtime, ensuring rapid resolution and long-term reliability
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
- 8+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment
- Working knowledge of Siemens PLC programming (Ladder and Structured Text)
- Experience owning scope, budget, and schedule for capital and continuous improvement projects
- Experience with performing Risk Assessments and Controls Safety Design
- Experience integrating with SCADA and OT Networking
- Familiar with NFPA70e electrical safety practices
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 12+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment
- 2+ years of experience managing engineers, technicians, or integrators
- TUV FS Engineer certification (Functional Safety of Machinery)
- Experience building a controls organization in a new or ramping production facility
- Experience interfacing with regulatory agencies and safety committees
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
Benefits
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams
Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.
To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:
No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
- Please always verify communications:
- Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
- Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com.
Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.
Data Privacy
To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.
By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Anduril's Rocket Motor Systems team is seeking a Manager, Automation Engineering to join our team. The Rocket Motor Systems team is designing and commissioning automated equipment for high rate production of Solid Rocket Motors at our plant in McHenry, MS. In this role, you will lead the Controls Engineering team and own the automation and controls project portfolio for the facility.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Lead, grow, and develop the Controls Engineering team supporting Solid Rocket Motor production in McHenry, MS, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management
- Plan, budget, and track capital and continuous improvement projects for automation and controls at the facility
- Partner with Operations and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure controls scope, schedule, and staffing are represented on all facility projects
- Own and enforce internal standards for control system architecture, documentation, and regulatory compliance across the facility
- Oversee functional safety projects including risk assessments, safety system design reviews, and safety buyoffs for production equipment
- Provide visibility to HQ on controls project status, schedule risk, and plant events that impact automation
- Direct root cause analysis and corrective actions for automation downtime, ensuring rapid resolution and long-term reliability
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
- 8+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment
- Working knowledge of Siemens PLC programming (Ladder and Structured Text)
- Experience owning scope, budget, and schedule for capital and continuous improvement projects
- Experience with performing Risk Assessments and Controls Safety Design
- Experience integrating with SCADA and OT Networking
- Familiar with NFPA70e electrical safety practices
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 12+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment
- 2+ years of experience managing engineers, technicians, or integrators
- TUV FS Engineer certification (Functional Safety of Machinery)
- Experience building a controls organization in a new or ramping production facility
- Experience interfacing with regulatory agencies and safety committees
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
Benefits
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams
Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.
To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:
No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
- Please always verify communications:
- Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
- Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com.
Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.
Data Privacy
To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.
By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.
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What Mississippi Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in automation jobs across Mississippi.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial automation technology
- Hands-on experience programming PLCs using platforms such as Allen-Bradley or Siemens
- Familiarity with SCADA systems and industrial HMI configuration
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical control drawings
- Experience troubleshooting automated production or process control equipment
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 general industry certification preferred by most Mississippi manufacturers
Automation Jobs in Mississippi: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a automation in Mississippi?
Most automation roles in Mississippi require at least an associate degree in industrial automation, electrical technology, or mechatronics from an institution such as Hinds Community College or East Mississippi Community College. Employers typically expect hands-on training with PLCs and control systems, which these programs provide. A Certified Automation Professional credential from the International Society of Automation strengthens your application, and some manufacturers specifically look for it when hiring.
Which companies hire automations in Mississippi?
Mississippi automation roles are posted by CBRE, Jobot, and Amazon and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Mississippi's manufacturing corridor, particularly in the Golden Triangle and along the Gulf Coast, sustains consistent demand from aerospace, shipbuilding, and automotive employers year-round.
Which Mississippi cities have the most automation jobs?
Byhalia, Horn Lake, and Canton post the most automation openings in Mississippi. Jackson anchors state government and utility hiring, Gulfport and Pascagoula draw heavily from shipbuilding and petrochemical facilities, while the Golden Triangle cities of Columbus and Tupelo benefit from Toyota's automotive plant and a cluster of precision manufacturers that rely on automated production lines.
Are there remote automation jobs in Mississippi?
Yes, but they're rare. Automation work is predominantly hands-on and tied to physical equipment on plant floors, so most roles require an on-site presence. About 0% of automation openings tied to Mississippi are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to involve system design, programming review, or project engineering rather than direct equipment maintenance.
How can I get hired as a automation in Mississippi with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing an industrial automation or electrical technology program at a Mississippi community college, as Hinds Community College and Meridian Community College both offer hands-on programs with employer partnerships. Toyota's Blue Springs plant and several Gulf Coast manufacturers run apprenticeship and co-op programs for graduates. Candidates who come from adjacent roles such as electrician helpers or maintenance technicians have a strong foot in the door, and earning an entry-level PLC certification before applying gives your resume a concrete technical signal.
Where can I find and apply to automation jobs in Mississippi?
You can find and apply to automation jobs in Mississippi on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search for roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit. No signup is required to view the listings.
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