Naval Machinery Control Software Engineer

Actalent; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

On-site work in Philadelphia

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Software Engineer to support the Navy machinery control systems on LHA/LHD class ships. You will work on mission‑critical, custom software used to monitor and control shipboard machinery and systems, with comprehensive training provided.

This role targets early‑career to mid‑level engineers seeking long‑term stability, exposure to defense programs, and hands‑on work with real operational systems across the software development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/EE.
• 2–5 years of professional software development experience.
• Experience with C# or comparable high‑level programming languages.
• Ability to obtain an Interim DoD Secret Clearance or currently hold a DoD Secret Clearance.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and maintain machinery control software for Navy shipboard systems.
• Perform bug fixes, software enhancements, and system updates using tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Support integration of software with shipboard hardware and I/O points, including sensors, valves, and controllers.
• Work with programmable control systems in VME or PLC‑type environments.
• Participate in software testing, validation, and troubleshooting activities to ensure reliable system performance.
• Support occasional shipboard testing and software installations on operational vessels.
• Collaborate closely with Navy engineers, technical leads, and program managers to clarify requirements and deliver solutions.
• Ensure cybersecurity considerations are incorporated throughout the software development lifecycle.

Skills

C# programming

DoD clearance

Problem solving

Shipboard control systems

Windows/Linux familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Software Engineer to support the Navy machinery control systems on LHA/LHD class ships. You will work on mission‑critical, custom software used to monitor and control shipboard machinery and systems, with comprehensive training provided.

This role targets early‑career to mid‑level engineers seeking long‑term stability, exposure to defense programs, and hands‑on work with real operational systems across the software development lifecycle.