Senior Marine Controls Engineer – Systems & Cyber Security

Birdon America, Inc.; Bayou La Batre (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) with company match

Vacation/Sick accrual

Job summary

Birdon America Inc. in Bayou La Batre, AL is seeking a Controls Engineer III to lead the technical development and integration of marine control systems across program lifecycles.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 5+ years in control system design, with hands-on PLC/SCADA/HMI experience. The engineer will collaborate with systems, electrical, and cybersecurity teams to meet schedule and budget objectives while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Mechanical or related).
• 5+ years in control system design and integration.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, sensors, switches, actuators, VSDs, and field devices.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar design software.
• Knowledge of Profibus, Modbus RTU/TCP, and Serial ASCII communication protocols.
• Knowledge of maritime regulatory authorities and cybersecurity controls.
• Willingness/ability to obtain and maintain DoD clearance if required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and integration of controls systems across maritime platforms.
• Develop specifications, drawings, network architectures, and system interfaces.
• Draft site surveys, test procedures, test reports, and white papers.
• Prepare executive briefs and ensure regulatory and contractual compliance.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Cyber teams.

Skills

Control system design

PLC/SCADA/HMI

AutoCAD

Sensors and field devices

Networking protocols

Cybersecurity basics

Maritime regulatory knowledge

DoD clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering (Electrical/Computer/Mechanical)

Tools

AutoCAD

Siemens STEP 7 / TIA Portal

WINCC / ROCKWELL / GE FANUC

Job description

Birdon America Inc. in Bayou La Batre, AL is seeking a Controls Engineer III to lead the technical development and integration of marine control systems across program lifecycles.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 5+ years in control system design, with hands-on PLC/SCADA/HMI experience. The engineer will collaborate with systems, electrical, and cybersecurity teams to meet schedule and budget objectives while ensuring regulatory compliance.