Staff Control Systems Engineer

ARA; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

ARA seeks a Control Systems Engineer to join our team at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head site. The role focuses on evaluating test equipment, ordnance and test facilities for fault tolerance and electrical safety, with collaboration across engineering disciplines.

The candidate will design, plan and oversee the manufacture, installation, operation and maintenance of electrical components and systems, while ensuring regulatory compliance and readiness for security clearances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with 2-4 years of related experience, or Master's with 0-2 years.
• Experience troubleshooting and diagnostics of Allen Bradley/Rockwell control systems.
• AutoCAD experience.
• EPLAN experience.
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Experience with process safety and material handling compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure, dynamic environments with rapid changes in scope.
• Strong written and oral communication, ability to tailor presentations to diverse audiences.
• Able to undergo and pass a DoT medical exam and a drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate test equipment, ordnance and test facility for fault tolerance and electrical safety.
• Design, plan and oversee manufacture, installation, operation and maintenance of electrical components, equipment and systems.
• Work with engineers in other disciplines to augment production size and value.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and security clearance prerequisites.

Skills

Troubleshooting & diagnostics

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley / Rockwell control systems

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Job description

ARA’s team solves problems related to national defense and security. We are actively searching for a Control Systems Engineer to join our team. In this position, you will evaluate the test equipment, ordnance and test facility / ship for fault tolerance and ensure that the associated components of the equipment (Cabling, hardware, laptop and related software) while connected to the ordnance Unit Under Test (UUT) has been evaluated for electrical safety. Performs a variety of engineering work in designing, planning and overseeing manufacture, construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of electric or electronic components, equipment, systems, facilities, and machinery used in generation, transmission, distribution, and utilization of electrical energy for domestic, commercial, and industrial consumption. Works directly with engineers in other disciplines to augment production size and value
Work Environment Details: The duties of this role must be performed entirely onsite within a high-activity environment that features standard industrial/office lighting and ambient noise. Because continuous proximity to the team and operations is an essential function of the position, certain workspace modifications—such as isolating the worker in a quiet, dimly lit, or entirely private office—cannot be accommodated while fulfilling the core responsibilities of this role
Employment is contingent upon the successful attainment of at least an Interim Secret clearance, granted by the sponsoring agency.
Due to the nature of this work, candidates for this position must be US citizens residing within the US. This position is located at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head and will require you to be onsite. This position does not allow for a remote or hybrid work schedule
Requirements Of a Control Systems Engineer

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering plus 2-4 years of related work experience or Master’s degree with 0-2 years or related work experience.
• Experience with troubleshooting and diagnostic repair of Allen Bradley/Rockwell control systems
• AutoCAD experience
• EPLAN experience
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Experience with process safety and material handling ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure, dynamic environments, managing rapid changes in program scope, funding, and priorities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to tailor presentations and reports to diverse technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to undergo and pass a Department of Transportation compliant medical physical exam.
• Ability to undergo and pass a drug screening.
  

Anticipated Salary Range: $87,000 - $115,000