Validation Engineer

Noblis • Philadelphia, PA

23h

About The Position

Noblis MSD is hiring a Validation Engineer in Philadelphia, PA to support U.S. Navy machinery control and shipboard software efforts through requirements development, requirements management, and systems engineering analysis. Noblis MSD’s mission is to support the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) in enabling research, development, test and evaluation, acquisition, engineering, systems integration, in-service support, and fleet engineering with cybersecurity, comprehensive logistics, and life-cycle savings. This role focuses on applying systems engineering principles to define, organize, and manage complex system and software requirements across the engineering lifecycle. The ideal candidate will support Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) activities, requirements traceability, and development of system context diagrams and architectural artifacts while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering OR Systems Engineering preferred, other STEM or technical writing/communications degrees will be considered based on experience
• 1+ years of professional experience supporting requirements development, requirements management, or systems engineering activities
• 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 5-10% of the time
• Employees working in naval industrial environments, whether shipboard or pierside, must meet certain physical requirements to safely perform essential job functions. Individuals must be capable of standing and walking for extended periods, often on uneven, wet, or slippery surfaces, and must be able to climb vertical ladders, stairs, and steep inclines while carrying tools or equipment. The position requires the ability to work in confined spaces with limited ventilation and restricted movement, including crawling through narrow passageways and working in overhead or below-deck areas.
• Workers must possess sufficient manual dexterity and grip strength to operate hand and power tools, manipulate controls, and handle materials weighing up to fifty pounds on a regular basis, with occasional lifting of heavier objects with assistance. The role demands the physical ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead repeatedly throughout the workday. Adequate vision is necessary to read technical manuals, identify color-coded systems, and detect safety hazards, while hearing capability must be sufficient to perceive warning signals, alarms, and verbal communications in noisy environments, with or without hearing protection.
• Employees must be able to work in varying environmental conditions including extreme temperatures, high humidity, direct sunlight, and exposure to weather elements. The position requires the stamina to work extended shifts and the balance and coordination necessary to maintain stability on moving vessels. Workers must be capable of responding quickly to emergency situations, including evacuating confined spaces and moving to emergency stations. Reasonable accommodations may be available for qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without such accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with MBSE concepts, systems modeling approaches, or requirements traceability tools
• Experience creating system diagrams, context diagrams, or architectural artifacts using Visio or similar tools
• Knowledge of industrial control systems or shipboard control environments
• Proficiency in reading electrical diagrams
• Basic understanding of networked or IP-based systems
• Experience supporting integration or test activities within engineering environments
• Technical writing ability
• Ability to communicate effectively within an integrated team environment
• Experience supporting legacy or embedded systems environments

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain system context diagrams, interface definitions, and architecture views using tools such as Visio or similar modeling tools
• Assist with development of verification strategies, test procedures, and requirements validation activities
• Support Land Based Engineering Site (LBES) testing and requirements verification events
• Develop, refine, and manage system and software requirements using structured systems engineering processes
• Support requirements decomposition, allocation, and traceability across hardware, software, and integrated control systems
• Apply MBSE concepts to support requirements analysis, verification planning, and system architecture development
• Provide technical input to future Machine Control Systems (MCS) system design from a systems engineering perspective
• Support integration of equipment within industrial and shipboard environments
• Review technical documentation and engineering artifacts to ensure requirements alignment and completeness
• Participate in troubleshooting efforts by analyzing system behavior against documented requirements
• Collaborate with electrical, software, controls, and systems engineers to ensure cohesive system design and implementation
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including requirements specifications and engineering analyses

Benefits

• At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees