Control Systems Engineer - Engineer IV, A (E4)
Location: Philadelphia, PA (Onsite at NSWCPD; limited off-site)
Clearance: U.S. Citizen; Secret clearance eligible
Job Type: Full-time | Contract: CPFF LOE Task Order (Base + 4 Option Years)
Position Overview
Seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to lead the development, testing, integration, and lifecycle support of shipboard Machinery Control Systems (MCS), Damage Control (DC), and Network Systems for NSWCPD Code 513, supporting CVN68, CVN78, Columbia, FF(X), Amphibious, FMS, and USCG platforms.
This is a Key Personnel position. Reports to Prime Contractor for HR/administrative matters; receives work direction from Government TPOC/COR.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead development/modification of PLC code (Rockwell ControlLogix Studio 5000; Siemens SIMATIC Step 7 or TIA Portal)
- Develop/modify HMI and machine-to-machine interfaces; code in C++, C#, Java, LabView, MATLAB, Python, Visual Basic
- Design/implement test tools (Sim/Stim, Emulators, Message Pumps)
- Troubleshoot PLC-based machinery control systems; create SCDs/ECPs
- Provide shipboard/remote troubleshooting; perform software loads on Windows/Linux, PLC processors, firmware
- Support EQT, RMF, DISA STIGs, and IA accreditation efforts
Required Qualifications
- Education: BS in Engineering
- Certification: IAT-2 within 6 months of award (CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, or SSCP)
- Experience: 10 yrs control systems engineering; 7 yrs PLC (Rockwell + Siemens); 7 yrs troubleshooting PLC-based systems; 5 yrs lead engineer; 3 yrs SCDs or equivalent
- Knowledge: TCP/IP, UDP, SNMP, Modbus, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, ControlNet, DeviceNet; GIT, DOORS, SharePoint, Subversion
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
- Security: Secret eligible
- Language: Fluent English
Preferred: Navy/USCG MCS experience; NNPP familiarity; LBES/LBTF integration; CMMI Level 3; active Secret clearance
Work Conditions: M-F, 0600-1800; OT pre-approved; limited telework; CONUS/OCONUS travel may be required; 92% onsite at NSWCPD Philadelphia
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.