Control Systems Engineer III

Data Intelligence LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 113,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k

PTO and 11 paid holidays

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer III to provide direct engineering support for U.S. Coast Guard platforms. This role focuses on machinery control systems and integrates closely with shipyards and government stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of engineering experience, with specific expertise in troubleshooting PLC-based systems. The position offers a salary range of $113,000 - $136,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience as an engineer.
• 5–7 years of experience testing and troubleshooting PLC-based machinery control systems.
• 5–7 years of technical writing experience, including test procedures and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site waterfront engineering support at shipyards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with machinery control systems onboard vessels.
• Develop and execute test procedures to validate system functionality.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline

Tools

PLC-based machinery control systems

Industrial control systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer III– Waterfront & Control Systems Support to provide direct engineering support for United States Coast Guard (USCG) platforms, with a focus on machinery control systems and shipboard integration activities.

This role emphasizes hands‑on waterfront support, system troubleshooting, and technical documentation for critical assets including the USCGC POLAR STAR (WAGB-10). The engineer will work closely with shipyards, government stakeholders, and technical teams to ensure successful system operation, maintenance, and upgrades.

Thispositioniscontingentuponwinningaward.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide on‑site waterfront engineering support at civilian and military shipyards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with PLC‑based machinery control systems onboard USCG vessels.
• Support installation, testing, and removal (rip‑out) of control systems and associated hardware.
• Develop and execute test procedures to validate system functionality and performance.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including:
  • Test procedures
  • Installation and rip‑out documentation
  • Technical manuals and system guides
• Serve as a liaison between shipyard personnel, engineering teams, and government representatives.
• Provide direct support for machinery control systems aboard USCGC POLAR STAR (WAGB-10).
• Assist in system upgrades, maintenance planning, and operational readiness activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable USCG and maritime engineering standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline from an accredited college or university
• 10+ years of professional experience as an engineer
• 5–7 years of experience testing and troubleshooting PLC‑based machinery control systems
• 5–7 years of technical writing experience, including:
  • Test procedures
  • Installation and rip‑out documentation
  • Technical manuals
• 3+ years of experience supporting machinery control systems for USCGC POLAR STAR (WAGB-10)
• 3+ years of experience working as a waterfront representative at civilian and/or military shipyards

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard cutters or naval vessels
• Familiarity with shipyard operations, overhaul cycles, and modernization efforts
• Experience with industrial control systems and maritime PLC environments
• Strong communication skills for coordinating across multiple stakeholders in high‑tempo environments

The salary range for this position is between $113,000 -$136,000 annually, depending on experience.

AboutDataIntelligence,LLC

DataIntelligence,LLC(DI)isasmallbusinessthatprovidesInformationTechnologySystemDevelopment(Agile,DevSecOps,CloudPlatformsupport)Cybersecurity(RMF,SecurityEngineering,CrossDomainSolutions),TacticalDataLinkStandardsDevelopmentandTesting,andLogistics/WarehousingservicestoU.S.federalclientsbothCONUSandOCONUS.DIconsistentlydemonstratesexceptionalcustomerservice,maintainsanemployee-centricculture,anddelivershands‑onthetechnicalexpertisetohelpourclientsachievetheirmission.

Since2005,DIhassuccessfullyprovidedITSystemsEngineering,SoftwareDevelopment,Cybersecurity,andsupportingsolutionsandservicestocustomersthatincludetheDepartmentofDefense,Intelligence,andFederalCivilianclients.CurrentclientsincludetheUSNavy,AirForce,Army,MarineCorps,CoastGuard,NationalGeospatial-IntelligenceAgency,DefenseLogisticsAgency,andTheDepartmentofHomelandSecurity.DIisheadquarteredinMarlton,NewJersey,withsatelliteofficesinCalifornia,Maryland,Ohio,Pennsylvania,Virginia,andWashington,D.C.

Whyyoushouldjoinus:

DataIntelligenceofferscompetitivesalaries,comprehensivebenefits,ateam‑orientedenvironment,andopportunitiesforadvancement.Ourexcellentemployeeretentionrecordreflectsouremployeefocus.WeworkwithVeteran’sorganizationtoproactivelyhirethosewhohaveservedourcountry.Weoffermedical,dentalandvisioninsurance,401k,PTOand11paidholidays.

DataIntelligenceisanEqualOpportunityemployer.Allqualifiedapplicantswillreceiveconsiderationforemploymentwithoutregardtorace,age,color,religion,creed,sex,sexualorientation,genderidentity,nationalorigin,disability,orprotectedVeteranstatus.