Machinery Controls Engineer - Noblis

Responsibilities:

Noblis MSD’s mission is to support the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWCPD) in 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 seeking a Machinery Controls Engineer to support various U.S. Navy steam control systems.

 

This Controls Engineer will have a background in machinery controls to support  Automation Projects for the US Navy. Roles and responsibilities include:

1. Support testing and troubleshooting efforts (lab-based and shipboard) for  auxiliary machinery control systems consisting of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
2. Build and develop test stands in land-based test lab for ship-based installations.
3. Develop, review, update, and execute test plans/procedures.
4. Participate in shipboard grooms for machinery control systems.
5. Evaluate technical information received from the Fleet (Fleet messages, advisories, etc.).
6. Develop, review, update technical documentation including SEP documents.
7. Provide engineering support for design, repair, installation, modification, maintenance, and operation of systems.
8. Develop engineering change proposals including drawings, cost estimates and installation/maintenance procedures.
9. Oversee shock, vibration, and Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI) testing.

This is a hybrid position but the candidate must be local to visit the shipyard when required.

Required Qualifications:

The Machinery Controls Engineer will have:

• Test procedure writing and development experience
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and at least five years’ work experience in control systems. Equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Preferred Quals: Master’s degree in engineering and at least seven year’s work experience in control systems 
• Must have a DoD secret clearance or be able to obtain a DoD Secret
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation
• Ability to troubleshoot challenging technical issues
• Willing to travel up to 25% 

 

Desired Qualifications:

Navy Shipboard Systems, Commercial Power Plant, Water Filtration Plant or similar experience is desired

Overview:

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

 

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

Total Rewards:

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.

 

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range:USD $99,100.00 - USD $154,825.00 /Yr.Equal Employment Opportunity:

Noblis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (as well as because of or on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

 

Noblis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Noblis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact employee-relations@noblis.org.