Junior Engineer

As a Machinery Control System Engineer (MCS) you will support lab and shipboard activities for a ship sustainment program for our U.S. Navy customer. Work alongside U.S. Navy government and civilian engineers at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintenance, installation, and testing support activities for the land-based test site as well as occasional shipboard support for installation upgrades and ship force tech assist.

• Provide software investigation and technical support for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Industrial Control System (ICS) environments. Responsibilities include integrating software solutions with operating systems such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6, RHEL 8, and Windows 11.
• Support graphical user interface (GUI) integration and development using Java 8 and OpenJDK 11.
• Assist with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) integration utilizing Rockwell Automation PLCs and Rockwell Studio 5000, including development and troubleshooting of Structured Text, Ladder Logic, and Structured Control Language (SCL) applications.
• Work with Detail Design Databases (D3B), relational database management systems (RDBMS), Microsoft Access, and SQL to support system design, configuration, and data management activities.
• Contribute to testing and validation efforts through equipment virtualization, server maintenance, quality assurance processes, and test apparatus support.
• Assist with networking infrastructure configuration and troubleshooting using command-line interfaces (CLI) and text-based configuration tools. Develop Python scripts to automate routine tasks, improve efficiency, and support system operations.
• Perform limited hardware interfacing, equipment integration, and technical drawing interpretation as required to support project objectives and assignment completion.
• Write/develop detailed design documents related ot the existing industrial control system
• Write/develop new processes and procedures related to the existing industrial control system
• Write/develop new test procedures related to the existing industrial control system

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degreee with 2 years experience

• Ability to work well in a team environment coordinating tasks to support different work
• Demonstrated problem solving ability, equipment troubleshooting, attention to detail
• Ability to follow equipment electrical schematics
• Ability to thoroughly document hardware installations
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills to diagnose equipment failure root causes
• Experience using standard electronics test equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope)

Physical Demands and Expectations:

• The ability to lift and carry equipment (up to 50 lbs)
• Capability to work in confined spaces, at heights, and in varying environmental
conditions found on a Naval ship

• Must be a US citizen with a DoD Secret security clearance

• Experience with Naval or commercial shipboard machinery control systems
• Experience with modular backplane based hardware architecture
• Familiarity with basic networking concepts

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.

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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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 us.

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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.