System Engineer

Noblis•Philadelphia, PA

35d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for an entry-level machinery controls system engineer. The main function of the candidate will be to provide lifecycle support of fielded Machinery Control Systems (MCS) on the USS ARLEIGH BURKE class of destroyer. This includes shipboard support as well as Land Based Engineering Site (LBES) support. The USS ARLEIGH BURKE MCS is comprised of four (4) different variants spanning various technologies.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Discipline, Computer Science, Mathematics with a field of concentration in computer science
0-3 years of experience in electrical or computer engineering as it pertains to control systems in an industrial environment
US Citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance
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

Knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures associated with industrial control systems
Proficiency in reading electrical diagrams
Proficiency in the use of test tools associated with industrial control systems
Proficiency in the use of diagnostic tools associated with industrial control system troubleshooting
Basic knowledge of network troubleshooting tools
Basic technical writing ability
Self-motivated and ability to complete tasks efficiently
Ability to communicate effectively within an integrated team environment
Experience with Rockwell, Siemens, or other PLC systems
Experience upgrading hardware platforms of Legacy Embedded Systems
Experience with Versa Module Eurocard (VME) systems
Knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP and UDP
Experience supporting and troubleshooting networked, IP-based systems

Responsibilities

Lifecycle support of the supervisory machinery control system which includes, but is not limited to:
Troubleshooting complex problems of all variants of fielded systems (microprocessor based control systems) both at LBES and shipboard
Review of technical documentation related to all variants of fielded systems and future fielded systems
Provide test support for all variants of fielded systems at LBES
Provide shipboard SW & HW installation support of all variants of fielded systems at LBES
Provide technical input to the design of future MCS systems
Develop test procedures to exercise requirements of fielded systems and future fielded systems
Provide design support for integration of equipment in an industrial/shipboard environment