DescriptionSystems EngineerPosition Summary:Navy-experienced, electrical engineer with ability to apply a strong work ethic to supporting the development, deployment, and maintenance of machinery control systems. Duties include the design/development of PLC-based control system specifically tailored to US Navy ships. The successful candidate must be able to work independently to review and update as-built ship drawings, elementary wiring drawings, and coordinate work with other team members both local and remote.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Work well in a team, as well as independently
- Makes recommendations for improvements or modifications to correct problems
- Review legacy as-built ship drawings and provide redlines for the purpose of developing control systems and planning for integration with the ship
- Interpret and design sensor/control circuitry for PLC based systems
- Participate in system testing, both in a lab environment and shipboard
- Learn from senior engineers to design control system and plan for system integration on the ships
- Will learn to communicate and coordinate design and installation efforts with representatives from planning yards, shipyards, alteration and installation teams, and ship's force
- Maintain current knowledge of engineering practices and ship safety guidelines
- Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned
- Anticipate travel to be up to 35%, varying throughout the year
Qualifications:Candidates must possess the following professional experience and qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related Science/Math/Engineering field
- Must have at least 2 years of experience working with/on US Navy ship systems (ex. Firemain, Propulsion, Electric Plant, Ventilation, Ballast, etc.)
- Must have at least 2 years of experience working with PLC-based control systems (preferred Rockwell/Allen-Bradley)
- Required knowledge of Windows 10 and Microsoft Office
- Preferred knowledge of Linux systems
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required)
Desired Characteristics:- Ability to demonstrate effective teamwork experience and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to understand engineering drawings/schematics, follow Navy processes, and communicate issues
- Reasonable problem-solving ability
- Attention to detail and meticulous logging of testing, troubleshooting steps, and findings
Physical / Mental Requirements- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Reasonable troubleshooting skills
- Basic and advanced math computational skills
- Understand and interpret electrical drawing and schematics
Pay & Benefits:- Salary: $80,000 to $85,000 based on experience
- Discretionary bonuses
- 401(k) with match
- Paid Time Off
- 11 holidays
- Benefits include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Voluntary Life insurance
- Voluntary Accident/ Critical Illness Insurance
- Company Paid:
- Basic life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
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