PLC Progammer

Noblis • Philadelphia, PA

256d • $77,000 - $120,275

About The Position

We are seeking a PLC Programmer to support the development, maintenance, and delivery of Machinery Control System (MCS) software for DDG-51 Arleigh Burke Class Destroyers. The selected candidate will be interfacing with U.S. Navy civilian software and systems engineers, support contractors, U.S. Navy ships force, OEMs, and engineering management. The selected candidate will contribute to all aspects of the software life cycle including but not limited to requirements definition, software development, documentation, testing, deployment, support, and maintenance. This is an onsite position based out of Philadelphia, PA.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university with 3 to 6 years of programming/software development experience OR an Associate's Degree & 6 years of programming experience, OR a High School diploma & 9 years of programming experience
• At least 6 months of experience with Programmable Logic Control (PLC) Software Development or the ability to take various PLC classes for familiarity
• Active Secret Clearance, or ability to obtain and interim security clearance prior to starting
• US Citizen

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in PLC programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Beckhoff, Mitsubishi, etc.)
• Proficiency in ladder logic programming and related PLC languages (e.g., structured text, function block diagram)
• Experience designing, developing, testing, and installing software and supporting software products
• Experience writing, reviewing, and maintaining technical documentation such as but not limited to new or existing software requirements, user manuals, product specifications, and training materials
• Basic knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP and UDP
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting networked, IP-based systems both onsite and via distance support

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain working knowledge of the DDG-51 Machinery Control System
• Design, develop, test, install, and maintain Machinery Control Systems (MCS) software and supporting software products
• Identify and document software and system related problems
• Resolve software problems through debugging, research, and investigation
• Provide distance and onsite support of software problems
• Prepare and maintain new and/or existing software requirements
• Write, review, and maintain technical documentation such as user manuals, product specifications, and training materials
• Participate in special projects as required

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Financial and retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree