PLC Programmer

Noblis • Philadelphia, PA

28d

About The Position

Noblis MSD is seeking PLC Programmers in Philadelphia, PA.
Noblis MSD’s mission is to support the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWCPD) and their missions’ to enable research, development, test and evaluation, acquisition, engineering, systems integration, in-service and fleet engineering with cybersecurity, comprehensive logistics, and life-cycle savings. We are looking to hire PLC Programmers to support the development, maintenance, and delivery of Machinery Control System (MCS) software for DDG-51 Arleigh Burke Class Destroyers. The selected candidate will interface with U.S. Navy civilian software and systems engineers, support contractors, U.S. Navy ships force, OEMs, and engineering management, contributing to all aspects of the software life cycle.
This requisition covers multiple positions, including:
PLC Programmer, Entry Level
PLC Programmer, Mid Level
PLC Programmer, Senior Level

Requirements

• Bachelor’s level Degree in an Engineering Discipline. Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Engineering degrees preferred, others will be considered based on experience.
• 0 to 3 years of professional experience
• Active DoD Secret clearance or ability to achieve DoD Secret clearance and US citizenship
• Must have a valid US passport or ability to obtain one upon position acceptance
• Ability to travel 10-20% of the time
• Bachelor’s level Degree in an Engineering Discipline. Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Engineering degrees preferred, others will be considered based on experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience
• Active DoD Secret clearance or ability to achieve DoD Secret clearance and US citizenship
• Must have a valid US passport or ability to obtain one upon position acceptance
• Ability to travel 10-20% of the time
• Master’s level Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering
• 10+ years of professional experience
• Active DoD Secret clearance or ability to achieve DoD Secret clearance and US citizenship
• Must have a valid US passport or ability to obtain one upon position acceptance
• Ability to travel 10-20% of the time

Nice To Haves

• Experience in software development utilizing ladder logic, function block diagrams, and structure text.
• Familiarity with industrial PLC Development applications such as Siemens TIA Portal and Rockwell Studio 5000.
• Strong familiarization with PLC equipment, microcontrollers, logic gates, circuit design, electrical schematics, SCADA architecture, and human/machine interfaces.
• Experience designing automated systems, including sequential function charts and state diagram modeled controllers.
• Skilled in implementing and designing equipment controls, including PID and Deadband controls.
• Experience developing, testing, and installing software and supporting software products with automation controllers and physical input/output signals.
• Basic knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, Modbus, and OPC UA
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting networked, IP-based systems both onsite and via distance support
• Experience with databases (MS Access, SQL)

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain working knowledge of the DDG-51 Machinery Control System
• Design, develop, test, install, and maintain Machinery Control Systems software and supporting software products
• Work with Microsoft Visual Studio and version control (Git)
• Work with Automation PLC development platforms, such as Siemens TIA Portal
• 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

Benefits

• health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level