Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components.
Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence, and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America’s aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.
Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a ‘full service’ provider.
For more information, visit our website at www.kearfott.com
Position Summary:
We are seeking a visionary and hands-on Industry 4.0 Solutions Architect & Implementation Engineer to spearhead our smart manufacturing revolution. In this dual impact role, you will serve as both the architect and the builder of our next-generation industrial ecosystem. You will design, develop, and deploy end-to-end digital solutions that seamlessly bridge the gap between physical factory operations and advanced digital technologies. Your mission is to transform traditional manufacturing processes into self-optimizing, data-driven, and highly efficient operations by leveraging the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and cloud automation.
Essential Functions:
Solution Creation & Digital Strategy
- Architect end-to-end Industry 4.0 systems that seamlessly integrating cloud/edge computing, IIoT networks, and legacy execution systems (MES/ERP).
- Develop and/or implement third party software applications and automation pipelines to extract, normalize, and process big data from the factory floor.
- Create functional prototypes and intuitive interfaces/dashboards for manufacturing teams to visualize live data.
- Formulate the long-term digital transformation roadmap, identifying high-ROI opportunities for automation and predictive workflows.
Technical Implementation & Execution
- Deploy, configure, and scale IoT sensors, smart actuators, and PLC gateway devices directly in production environments.
- Establish standardized, secure communication frameworks (e.g., MQTT, OPC UA) to guarantee robust data flow.
- Implement AI and Machine Learning models to transition the plant from reactive to proactive, predictive maintenance.
- Oversee full-cycle system testing and validation, minimizing operational downtime during new rollouts.
Governance, Collaboration, & Training
- Act as the technical bridge between traditional plant engineers, data scientists, IT departments, and executives.
- Establish data governance, quality metrics, and cybersecurity baselines to protect industrial networks from vulnerabilities.
- Train and empower frontline operators to effectively adopt and manage newly deployed digital solutions.
Critical Competencies:
- Strong grasp of Agile project management.
- Exceptional cross-functional communication skills.
- Proven track record of converting raw data into actionable operational insights.
Required Qualifications/Education:
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or a a related technical discipline.
- Minimum 3–5+ years of hands-on experience deploying hardware, software, and networking infrastructure inside a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in programming languages like Python, C++, or structured text (PLC coding); familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases.
- Hands-on experience with protocols (OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus), edge devices, and cloud ecosystems (AWS IoT Core or Azure IoT).
- Must be a US Citizen.
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Minimum 3-5+ years of hands-on experience deploying hardware, software, and networking infrastructure in a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency in Python, C++, or structured text for PLC coding
- Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases
- Hands-on experience with OPC UA, MQTT, and Modbus protocols
- Experience with edge devices and cloud ecosystems such as AWS IoT Core or Azure IoT
- U.S. citizenship
- Strong understanding of Agile project management
- Cross-functional communication skills
- Experience converting raw data into actionable operational insights
What We Do
Kearfott Corporation is a leader in the design, manufacture, and support of high-performance guidance, navigation, and motion-control products. The company provides cutting-edge technology for aerospace, defense, energy exploration, and unmanned system markets, serving both military and commercial applications globally across sea, land, air, and space environments.
