National Instruments Control Systems Engineer

Noblis•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Noblis MSD is seeking to hire a Control Systems Engineer for a long-term, multi-year contract to support the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC). This role involves developing, designing, and managing the lifecycle of complex machinery control system modernizations for US Navy and US Coast Guard Ships. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial controls and systems engineering, with experience in a lab environment for design, development, modeling/simulation, and integration. Responsibilities include PLC engineering using National Instruments, Rockwell Studio 5000, and Siemens SIMATIC Step 7 / TIA Portal; developing equipment integration designs for networking, SCADA, simulators, and test systems; implementing cybersecurity best practices for industrial control systems; developing and deploying industrial application/system user interfaces, database interfaces, device interfaces, and related analytics; supporting shipboard implementation of industrial control systems for machinery controls and validation; and developing technical documentation packages.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering and 3+ years engineering experience
Experience using National Instrument products (developing/integrating National Instrument software with hardware interfacing equipment)
Rockwell ControlLogix PLC programming using Ladder Logic and Structured Control Language (SCL)
Proficiency in the use of test and diagnostic tools associated with industrial control systems
Expertise and demonstrated experience with industrial communications protocols such as EthernetIP, and Serial communication protocols.
Active DOD secret security clearance or the ability to obtain clearance
US Citizen
CompTIA Security + certification (or must obtain within three months of hire)

Nice To Haves

Strong proficiency with the following programming languages: Visual Basic, Relay Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Structured Control Language (SCL)
Siemens SIMATIC Step 7 and TIA Portal Structured Control Language and Ladder Logic a plus

Responsibilities

Perform design, development, modeling/simulation, and integration for Naval shipboard control systems applications in a lab environment
Conduct PLC engineering development utilizing National Instruments, Rockwell Studio 5000 and Siemens SIMATIC Step 7 / TIA Portal
Develop equipment integration designs for networking, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems), simulators/simulators and other test tools/systems
Implement cybersecurity best practices and hardening for industrial control systems
Develop and deploy industrial application/system user interfaces, database interfaces, device interfaces and related analytics
Support shipboard implementation of industrial control systems with specific applications for machinery controls and validation efforts
Develop technical documentation packages