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Senior Systems Engineer Subject Matter Expert

Noblis

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Philadelphia, PA
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$95,500 - $149,200

Job Description

Responsibilities

Position Overview

We are seeking an advanced machinery controls system engineer focused on lifecycle support for USS ARLEIGH BURKE class destroyer Machinery Control Systems (MCS). Position requires expertise in both shipboard and Land Based Engineering Site (LBES) environments, working across multiple MCS variants with emphasis on hardware and software integration. This role demands extensive experience in developing and maintaining critical control systems for naval applications.

Core Responsibilities
  • Provide comprehensive lifecycle support for supervisory machinery control systems
  • Contribute technical expertise to future MCS system designs
  • Develop and refine system/software requirements for next-generation systems
  • Execute complex troubleshooting of PLC-based control systems in both LBES and shipboard environments
  • Conduct technical documentation review for current and future systems
  • Develop sophisticated test procedures aligned with system requirements
  • Provide expert advice and technical guidance on industrial control systems, using deep experience with PLCs, virtualization, and naval machinery controls to solve complex problems and support critical systems both onboard ships and at land-based engineering facilities.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline and 7+ years of professional experience OR Master's degree in Computer, Electrical or Electronics Engineering or Mathematics with field of concentration in computer science with 10+ years of experience of professional experience in computer design, software development or computer networks
  • Active DoD Secret clearance and US citizenship
  • Must have a valid US passport or ability to obtain one upon position acceptance

Desired Qualifications

  • Extensive experience with hardware design, firmware development, and software engineering
  • Advanced knowledge of industrial control system fundamentals
  • Expert-level electrical diagram interpretation
  • Mastery of industrial control system test and diagnostic tools
  • Advanced network troubleshooting capabilities
  • Proficient technical documentation skills

Overview

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.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org

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.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well-being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.

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

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us .

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

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.

Posted Salary Range

USD $95,500.00 - USD $149,200.00 /Yr.
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For over 25 years, Noblis has been an innovator within the federal government, committed to enriching lives and making our nation safer while investing in the missions of tomorrow. As a nonprofit, Noblis works for the public good, bringing together the best possible science, technology and engineering expertise and solutions, in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. At Noblis, we are thinkers and doers combining leading-edge research with expertise to drive innovation in the areas of analytics, AI/ML, autonomous systems, cyber, cloud, space, energy, biosciences, telecom and many others. Our experts collaborate across a variety of backgrounds, disciplines and technologies to create mission-driven impacts for our federal agency clients. Together with our subsidiaries, we work with a wide range of government clients in the defense, homeland security, intelligence, law enforcement and federal civil sectors.
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