Naval Power Controls Engineer - PLC & Motion Automation

Life Cycle Engineering; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) with ESOP

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Education & Development

Flexible Schedules

Employee events

Certification prep access

Job summary

Life Cycle Engineering is seeking a Power Controls Engineer at the Philadelphia Navy Shipyard to design, integrate, and sustain advanced electrical control systems and power distribution architectures across defense platforms. You will develop PLC/HMI programs, create AutoCAD schematics, and lead test procedures while ensuring safety, reliability, and performance.

The role requires 3+ years in electrical or systems engineering, hands-on controls development, and the ability to collaborate across

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering; M.S. preferred.
• 3+ years in electrical or systems engineering including controls development.
• Ladder Logic PLCs, HMI interfaces, and motion control experience.
• Experience with power system engineering and data analysis.
• Strong documentation and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement control systems involving stepper and continuous motion for high-precision defense applications.
• Develop, program, and optimize PLCs and HMIs for legacy and new systems.
• Create, update, and maintain detailed electrical schematics using AutoCAD.
• Perform troubleshooting and root-cause analysis on power systems and power equipment.
• Support the integration and calibration of shipboard power systems including auxiliary equipment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to map system requirements and develop test procedures.
• Manage project schedules and documentation for engineering deliverables using Microsoft Project and Office Suite.

Skills

Electrical design

PLC/HMI programming

Motion control

Power distribution

Reliability-centered maintenance

System integration

Troubleshooting

Technical leadership

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

M.S. preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Office Suite

Job description

Life Cycle Engineering is seeking a Power Controls Engineer at the Philadelphia Navy Shipyard to design, integrate, and sustain advanced electrical control systems and power distribution architectures across defense platforms. You will develop PLC/HMI programs, create AutoCAD schematics, and lead test procedures while ensuring safety, reliability, and performance.

The role requires 3+ years in electrical or systems engineering, hands-on controls development, and the ability to collaborate across