Maritime Automation & Control Systems Engineer

CACI; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

CAC I Craft Automation and Control Engineer role seeks collaboration with mechanical, software, and systems teams to design and implement robust control architectures for marine platforms. Expect hands-on work with PLCs, CANBus, and power systems, plus GUI/HMI development and CAD-based schematics.

You will document software functions, manage version control, and size power distributions while interfacing with multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related field.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical skills for debugging interfaces.
• Experience in algorithm development and state-machine logic.
• Experience interfacing PLCs with sensors and CANBus.
• Experience designing GUIs/HMIs and documenting software.
• Proficiency with CAD tools like AutoCAD or Solidworks Electrical.
• Ability to evaluate hardware requirements and design power networks.

Responsibilities

• Develop control system architectures and state-machine logic.
• Interface PLCs with sensors, actuators, and CANBus networks.
• Design GUIs/HMI for operator control and monitoring.
• Document software functions and manage version control.
• Use CAD tools to create electrical schematics and panel layouts.
• Evaluate project requirements and select suitable hardware.
• Size and integrate power distribution networks and actuation.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and systems teams.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical troubleshooting

Algorithm development

GUI/HMI design

PLC interfacing

Documentation & version control

Power distribution design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Solidworks Electrical

Job description

CAC I Craft Automation and Control Engineer role seeks collaboration with mechanical, software, and systems teams to design and implement robust control architectures for marine platforms. Expect hands-on work with PLCs, CANBus, and power systems, plus GUI/HMI development and CAD-based schematics.

You will document software functions, manage version control, and size power distributions while interfacing with multi-disciplinary teams.