Posted August 03, 2026
Principal Systems Automation Engineer
SLR Search
Los Angeles, CA, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Join an elite team as Systems Principal Automation Engineer to architect advanced controls, computer vision, and machine learning software frameworks that power high-reliability industrial automation networks globally.
Principal Systems Automation Engineer Benefits
— Starting Salary targeting $155K–$195K
— Flex Start times
— Medical, dental, and vision packages with HMO, PPO, and HSA choices
— 401(k) and Roth retirement plans featuring an employer match program
— 100% company-paid Basic Life and Long-Term Disability protection insurance
— Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care expenses
— Paid time off including accrued vacation, sick leave, and corporate holidays
— Generous holiday calendar featuring 12 to 13 paid holidays each year
— Tuition reimbursement for continuing higher education and advanced technical certifications
— Free access to an employee assistance program for confidential support services
— Mentorship-driven, highly autonomous technical leadership structure with global mobility
— Voluntary employee-paid options for pet, accident, critical care, and legal insurance
Principal Systems Automation Engineer Qualifications
— 10 years in complex software architecture, automation systems, and controls engineering.
— 5 years of verified development history building machine vision pipelines and AI/ML applications.
— Expert-level mastery of C#/.NET development alongside Rockwell Automation (Studio 5000, RSLogix) platforms.
Principal Systems Automation Engineer Benefits
— Starting Salary targeting $155K–$195K
— Flex Start times
— Medical, dental, and vision packages with HMO, PPO, and HSA choices
— 401(k) and Roth retirement plans featuring an employer match program
— 100% company-paid Basic Life and Long-Term Disability protection insurance
— Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care expenses
— Paid time off including accrued vacation, sick leave, and corporate holidays
— Generous holiday calendar featuring 12 to 13 paid holidays each year
— Tuition reimbursement for continuing higher education and advanced technical certifications
— Free access to an employee assistance program for confidential support services
— Mentorship-driven, highly autonomous technical leadership structure with global mobility
— Voluntary employee-paid options for pet, accident, critical care, and legal insurance
Principal Systems Automation Engineer Qualifications
— 10 years in complex software architecture, automation systems, and controls engineering.
— 5 years of verified development history building machine vision pipelines and AI/ML applications.
— Expert-level mastery of C#/.NET development alongside Rockwell Automation (Studio 5000, RSLogix) platforms.
Note: This position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data. Applicants must be a "U.S. Person" as defined by ITAR regulations (U.S. Citizen, Green Card Holder, or protected refugee/asylee).
