PLC Programmer - Noblis

Responsibilities

Noblis MSD’s mission is to support the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWCPD) and their missions’ to enable research, development, test and evaluation, acquisition, engineering, systems integration, in-service and fleet engineering with cybersecurity, comprehensive logistics, and life-cycle savings. 

We are seeking a PLC Programmer to support the development, maintenance, and delivery of Machinery Control System (MCS) software for DDG-51 Arleigh Burke Class Destroyers. The selected candidate will be interfacing with U.S. Navy civilian software and systems engineers, support contractors, U.S. Navy ships force, OEMs, and engineering management. The selected candidate will contribute to all aspects of the software life cycle including but not limited to requirements definition, software development, documentation, testing, deployment, support, and maintenance.

EXAMPLES OF PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain working knowledge of the DDG-51 Machinery Control System
• Design, develop, test, install, and maintain Machinery Control Systems (MCS) software and supporting software products
• Identify and document software and system related problems
• Resolve software problems through debugging, research, and investigation
• Provide distance and onsite support of software problems
• Prepare and maintain new and/or existing software requirements
• Write, review, and maintain technical documentation such as user manuals, product specifications, and training materials
• Participate in special projects as required

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Required Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university
• 6+ months of experience with Programmable Logic Control (PLC) Software Development or the ability to take various PLC classes for familiarity.

Desired Qualifications

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• • Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university is a requirement. 
  • Two (2) or more years of professional experience with Programmable Logic Control (PLC) Software Development
  • Knowledge of Siemens equipment (S7-1500, legacy, other) and software (TIA portal, other), or Allen Bradley equipment (ControlLogix, legacy, other) and/or software (RS Logix 5000, other)
  • Familiarity with IEC 61131-3 standard
  • Must have worked with C/C++
  • Experience designing, developing, testing, and installing software and supporting software products.
  • Experience writing, reviewing, and maintaining technical documentation such as but not limited to new or existing software requirements, user manuals, product specifications, and training materials.
  • Basic knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP and UDP
  • Experience supporting and troubleshooting networked, IP-based systems both onsite and via distance support.
  • Successful applicants must either have an active government security clearance or the ability to receive a security clearance upon position acceptance.
  • Must have a valid US passport or the ability to obtain one upon position acceptance.
  • Experience with Linux is a plus. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Successful applicants must either have an active government security clearance or the ability to receive a security clearance upon position acceptance
• Must have a valid US passport or the ability to obtain one upon position acceptance

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work is typically performed at client site locations in an office environment or control system test labs. Additional work may be performed onboard US Navy Ships (pier side and at sea), which requires proper safety precautions and ability to go up and down shipboard stairways (ladders); work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials, boxes, or equipment. 

The above job description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

Requests for reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the principal (essential) functions of this job.

ADDITIONAL INFORMAITON

• Candidate must be available to travel at times up to 10%.
• This position requires an onsite workload at Land Based Engineering Site (LBES) for at least 50% of the time

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

Salary Range Explanation

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.

Salary 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, and clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is provided within the posting and are based on full time status. Part time staff receive a prorated salary based on regularly scheduled hours. The estimated minimum and maximum displayed represents the broadest range for this position (inclusive of high geographic and high clearance requirements), and is just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package for employees.

Posted Salary Range

Equal Employment Opportunity

Noblis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (as well as because of or on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Noblis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Noblis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. 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 employee-relations@noblis.org.