Industrial Controls Engineer

Noblis MSD’s mission is to support the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and, Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (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.  Noblis MSD is looking to hire an Industrial Controls Systems Engineer.

The Industrial Controls Systems Engineer will develop, design, and life cycle manage complex machinery control system modernization efforts applied to US Navy and US Coast Guard Ships.  We are seeking a candidate with a strong background in Manufacturing Industrial Controls experience.

This engineer's responsibilities will include:

Perform design, development, modeling/simulation, and integration for Naval shipboard control systems applications in a lab environment.

Analyze, propose, and design solutions to problems for operational controls software.

Develop equipment integration designs for networking, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems), simulators/stimulators, and other test tools/systems.

Implement cybersecurity best practices and hardening for industrial control systems

Create Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) designs, programs, and control algorithm developments.

Develop software using Java, C#, C++, Python, and Visual Basic.  Develop controls algorithms, communication interface algorithms, and Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs).

Develop PLC program control projects and algorithms using Rockwell Studio 5000 and Siemens SIMATIC Step 7 / TIA Portal

Design Industrial control systems with a specific application using Rockwell ControlLogix family of devices as well as Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 PLCs

Develop PLC programs using Relay Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Structured Control Language (SCL) using object orientated best practices.

Provide engineering for the development and maintenance of hardware and software documentation and requirements.

Develop and deploy industrial application/system user interfaces, database interfaces, device interfaces, and related analytics.

Experience in creating diagrammatic representations of network topology designs and data flow using industry-standard tools such as Microsoft Visio

• Create and read logic and flow diagrams for program design, and commission of industrial fieldbus networks: EthernetIP, Profibus, Profinet, serial communication such as RS422/Modbus, and commission 3rd party devices

• Support Shipboard implementation of industrial control systems with specific applications for machinery controls and validation efforts.
• Design and review electrical schematics and update electrical schematics for as-built changes
• Perform I/O Check for shipboard Machinery Control systems applications.

• Develop controls technical documentation including control narratives, IO lists, panel drawings, cable schedules, network architecture diagrams, and HMI programs and screens

This role is on-site at the Philadelphia Navy Yard but has the potential for a hybrid work environment after initial ramp-up. 

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering and 3+ years of experience, or HS degree and 9 years relevant work experience in industrial controls 
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance
• Expertise with the following programming languages: Visual Basic, Relay Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Structured Control Language (SCL)
• Expertise and demonstrated experience with industrial communications protocols such as EthernetIP, Profibus, Profinet, and Serial communication protocols
• Travel 20-30% of time
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Access
• Knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures with industrial control systems
• Knowledge of best Practices with respect to cybersecurity of Industrial Control Systems.

• CompTIA Security + Certification
• Knowledge of one or more of the following Java, C#, C++, Python
• 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 systems troubleshooting

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

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*Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements

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