System Engineer - Philadelphia, PA

VetJobs; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Noblis in Philadelphia is seeking an entry-level System Engineer to support Machinery Control Systems on Navy destroyers, including shipboard and land-based engineering sites. The role spans four variants across technologies, with duties from testing to design input and installation support.

Candidates should have a BS in Electrical Engineering or related field, 0–3 years of experience, US citizenship for clearance, and travel 10–20%. Remote/hybrid status may change with requirements.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 0–3 years in control systems in an industrial environment.
• US Citizen with ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Must have a valid US passport or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to travel 10–20% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot complex problems across variants of fielded systems LBES and shipboard.
• Review technical documentation for current and future fielded systems.
• Provide test support for all fielded system variants at LBES.
• Provide shipboard SW & HW installation support for all variants.
• Contribute design input for future MCS systems.
• Develop test procedures to exercise fielded and future requirements.
• Provide integration design support for equipment in shipboard/industrial environments.

Skills

Industrial control systems

Electrical diagrams

Test tools usage

Diagnostic tools

Network troubleshooting

Technical writing

Team collaboration

VME systems

TCP/IP and UDP

Remote shipboard support

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Engineering discipline or related field

Computer Science or Mathematics with CS concentration

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

PLC systems

VME systems

Industrial control system test tools

Network diagnostic tools

Job description

System Engineer

US-PA-Philadelphia

Job Description

The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

This position is for an entry level machinery controls system engineer. The main function of the candidate will be to provide lifecycle support of fielded Machinery Control Systems (MCS) on the USS ARLEIGH BURKE class of destroyer. This includes shipboard support as well as Land Based Engineering Site (LBES) support. The USS ARLEIGH BURKE MCS is comprised of four (4) different variants spanning various technologies.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting complex problems of all variants of fielded systems (microprocessor based control systems) both at LBES and shipboard
• Review of technical documentation related to all variants of fielded systems and future fielded systems
• Provide test support for all variants of fielded systems at LBES
• Provide shipboard SW & HW installation support of all variants of fielded systems at LBES
• Provide technical input to the design of future MCS systems
• Develop test procedures to exercise requirements of fielded systems and future fielded systems
• Provide design support for integration of equipment in an industrial/shipboard environment

Required Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Discipline, Computer Science, Mathematics with a field of concentration in computer science
• 0-3 years of experience in electrical or computer engineering as it pertains to control systems in an industrial environment
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance
• Must have a valid US passport or ability to obtain one upon position acceptance
• Ability to travel 10-20% of the time

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures associated with industrial control systems
• Proficiency in reading electrical diagrams
• Proficiency in the use of test tools associated with industrial control systems
• Proficiency in the use of diagnostic tools associated with industrial control system troubleshooting
• Basic knowledge of network troubleshooting tools
• Basic technical writing ability
• Self-motivated and ability to complete tasks efficiently
• Ability to communicate effectively within an integrated team environment
• Experience with Rockwell, Siemens, or other PLC systems
• Experience upgrading hardware platforms of Legacy Embedded Systems
• Experience with Versa Module Eurocard (VME) systems
• Knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP and UDP
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting networked, IP-based systems

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Salary Range

USD $65,200.00 - USD $101,950.00 /Yr.

$60,000-$75,000