PLC Engineer

International Executive Service Corps; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

International Executive Service Corps seeks a seasoned engineer to provide software development and lifecycle support for shipboard and network systems across multiple USCG programs. You will perform testing, system integration, and on-site troubleshooting of MCS, DC, and Network Systems, while delivering technical documentation and training support for ship’s forces and maintenance centers.

The role also covers obsolescence management and collaboration across joint logistics and engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline from a nationally accredited college or university.
• Ten years of professional engineering experience, including PLC-based machinery control systems testing and support.
• Proficient in creating test procedures, installation/dismantling documentation, and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Software development and lifecycle support of MCS, DC, and Network Systems for USCG programs.
• Testing, system integration, troubleshooting, and on-site support for shipboard systems.
• ILS activities including technical documentation, redlines, schematics, and access to repositories.
• Training support and OJT for Ship’s force and Regional Maintenance Center personnel.
• Obsolescence management planning and solution development across programs.

Skills

PLC testing

Technical writing

MCS support

Waterfront representation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

• Software development and lifecycle support of the shipboard and LBES/LBTF Machinery Control System (MCS), Damage Control (DC), and Network Systems programs for USCG Cutters, CVN-68 Class, CVN-78 Class, Columbia Class, the new FF(x) ships, Amphibious Class, and FMS programs.
• Testing and System Integration Services: MCS, DC, and Network Systems Testing and System Integration Services for USCG, CVN-68 Class, CVN-78 Class, Columbia Class, the new FF(x) ships, Amphibious Class, and FMS programs; the Contractor shall:
• LBES/LBTF Equipment Integration Support: The LBES/LBTF offers cost effective, risk mitigation solutions to test and provide integrated systems for operational effectiveness for USCG, CVN-68 Class, CVN-78 Class, Columbia Class, the new FF(x) ships, Amphibious Class Amphibious Class, and FMS programs.
• Shipboard Installation, Testing, Troubleshooting, and Support: MCS, DC, and Network Systems shipboard installations, testing and troubleshooting services for USCG, CVN-68 Class, CVN-78 Class, Columbia Class, the new FF(x) ships, Amphibious Class, and FMS programs.
• Integrated Logistics Support (ILS): MCS, DC, and Network Systems ILS services for USCG, CVN-68 Class, CVN-78 Class, Columbia Class, the new FF(x) ships, Amphibious Class, and FMS programs.
  • Technical Documentation
    • Develop, evaluate, and provide feedback on technical documentation and other logistics products such as technical manuals, signal flow diagrams, allowable parts lists, preventative maintenance cards, and engineering procedures.
    • Provide system redlines, drawings, equipment schematics, and placards.
    • Provide support in accessing planning yard ILS repositories, such as: NAVSEA Engineering Ships Drawing Repository (NESDR), Technical Data Management Information Systems (TDMIS), Haystack, and Navy Data Environment (NDE).
  • Training Support
    • Assist with development of course materials, auditing ongoing courses and providing input into curriculum development.
    • Assist Government activities in classroom training and instruction.
    • Provide On-The-Job Training (OJT) for Ship’s force and Regional Maintenance Center (RMC) personnel
  • Obsolescence Support. Obsolescence management is needed to keep the systems in working order. The obsolescence program identifies systems that are at or near end of life and develops solutions for them.
    • Assist in managing the business and engineering obsolescence concerns of various stakeholders.
    • Develop technical plans and solutions for obsolescence problems. Update and maintain plan as project progresses.
    • Develop solutions to difficult problems with regard to balancing cost, need date, integration into existing systems, conflicting stakeholder desires, and other factors.
• Material and Asset Support: MCS, DC, and Network Systems Material and Asset support services for USCG, CVN-68 Class, CVN-78 Class, Columbia Class, the new FF(x) ships, Amphibious Class, and FMS programs.
• Cybersecurity and Information Assurance (IA) Support. MCS, DC, and Network Systems Cybersecurity and Information Assurance services for USCG, CVN-68 Class, CVN-78 Class, Columbia Class, the new FF(x) ships, Amphibious Class, and FMS programs.

No CSWF certificate required

Target Education:

Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline from a nationally accredited college or university.

Target Experience:

- Ten (10) years of professional experience as an engineer, which includes:

- Five (7) years of professional experience testing and troubleshooting PLC based machinery control systems

- Five (7) years of technical writing including but not limited to creating: test procedures, installation and rip-out documentation, and technical manuals

- Three (3) years of machinery control system support for USCGC POLAR STAR (WAGB-10)

- Three (3) years of professional experience as a waterfront representative at civilian/military shipyards

-Must be a U.S. citizen