Control Systems Programmer

Noblis; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Noblis MSD is seeking a Controls Systems Software Engineer to support a U.S. Navy program. Based at the Philadelphia Naval Yard, this role offers a hybrid 50/50 work arrangement with travel to shipyards for installations, testing and events.

You will grow into a subject matter expert in marine Machinery Control Systems, performing software updates, reviews and integration to ensure SEP-compliant delivery of software products for naval applications. A Secret Clearance is required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a relevant STEM/Engineering degree.
• 1+ years of experience in an engineering-related field.
• Software development experience using C, C++, C#, .Net, or Java.
• U.S. Citizen with an active Secret Clearance, or ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• 20-25% travel required (primarily to Pascagoula, MS and San Diego, CA; estimate:1 week per month).

Responsibilities

• Grow into a subject matter expert in marine Machinery Control Systems interfacing with propulsion, electrical and auxiliary systems.
• Perform software updates, design and implementation reviews, testing, deployment, configuration management, and troubleshooting per SEP.
• Provide engineering and software engineering, integration, and testing including technical analysis and test tool development.
• Review and provide advice on technical documentation for system development optimization.
• Offer assessment and mitigation on system development, improvements, and technical support efforts.
• Support transition of development to production and conduct verification/validation testing.

Skills

C

C++

C#

.Net

Java

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Software Engineering or related STEM

Tools

Step7

TIAPortal

Ladder Logic

Siemens Software/Equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

Noblis MSD is seeking a Controls Systems Software Engineer to support a U.S. Navy program. Within this role, you will be part of an in-service engineering and software development team, which is an evolving Agile-based release and deployment environment. The team develops software and supports a Machinery Control System (MCS) software suite and network whose application is a U.S. Navy warship.

• This position will be based out of the Philadelphia Naval Yard in Philadelphia, PA with the opportunity for a Hybrid Work environment (50/50). This position will involve travel to shipyards to support software installations, troubleshooting, and test events.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Grow within the role to become a subject matter expert in marine Machinery Control Systems (MCS) that interface with various other propulsion, electrical, auxiliary systems and equipment.
• Perform software updates, design and implementation review, testing, deployment, configuration management, information assurance, delivery, release, and troubleshooting through the Navy's Systems Engineering Process (SEP).
• Provide engineering / software engineering, integration, and testing to include technical analysis, technical interchange meetings, collaborative engineering, and development of test and analysis tools.
• Review and provide technical advice on technical documentation submissions for systems development optimization.
• Provide engineering and technical advisement regarding problem definition, analysis, requirements updates, and implementation for complex systems to meet technical requirements.
• Provide assessment and recommendations on system development, improvements, optimization, and/or technical support efforts.
• Perform risk assessments and analysis employing modeling and simulation techniques.
• Support the identification, tracking, and resolution of systems engineering issues related to technical interfaces, technology insertion/design improvements, software bugs, and hardware issues.
• Prepare technical presentations and briefings to address program issues and updates. Participate in technical design reviews and technical review boards.
• Troubleshoot and test software products, and generate test reports, troubleshooting steps, and findings.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans for identified cost, schedule, and technical issues.
• Support transition of developmental efforts into production, perform verification and validation testing for software deliveries, and execute system level testing in simulated shipboard environment.
• Be a point of technical escalation and resolution during the project lifecycle as it relates to technical decisions.
• Travel (approximately 20%) to shipyards to support software installations, troubleshooting, and test events.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineer, or relevant STEM/Engineering degree

• 1+ years of experience in an Engineering related field
• Software development experience using C, C++, C#, .Net, or Java
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Secret Clearance, or the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
• 20-25% travel required (primarily to Pascagoula, MS and San Diego, CA; estimate:1 week per month)

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience with PLC Development (Step7, TIAPortal, Ladder Logic)
• Previous experience with DoD related projects
• Previous experience with Installing/Removing PLC Equipment
• Previous experience with Siemens Software/Equipment

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.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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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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
• retirement benefits
• paid leave
• professional development
• tuition assistance
• work-life programs
• 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.

Posted Salary Range

USD $65,200.00 - USD $101,950.00 /Yr.