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Control System Engineer - PLCs

Noblis

Philadelphia, PA · Posted October 27, 2026

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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. Noblis MSD is looking to hire an Computer Controls Automation Systems Engineer for a long-term multi-year contract.

The Computer Controls Automation Systems Engineer will develop, maintain, and troubleshoot facility systems for defense systems. This engineer's responsibilities will include:

Perform system update and implement facility design, development, modeling/simulation, and integration for naval facility ashore defense control systems applications in a lab environment.

Conduct HMI development for local lab and forward facility systems.

Conduct PLC engineering development utilizing Rockwell Studio 5000 and Siemens SIMATIC Step 7 / TIA Portal

Develop and deploy industrial application/system user interfaces, resolve system issue with issue register.

Develop technical documentation packages.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering with 3 years work experience, or High School diploma with 6 years of experience in industrial engineering.

CompTIA Security + Certification (or able to get within 6 months of hire on)

Passport Required - Will travel for two weeks at a time, 3 or 4 times a year

Basic PLC or Controls experience in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures with industrial control systems

US Citizen with a DOD Secret or a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a DOD secret security clearance (H1Bs will not be considered)

Desired Qualifications

Must have a Sec+

PLC for Facility Power Systems or HVAC and Wastewater

Experience in d eveloping technical documentation packages

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 $78,900.00 - USD $123,300.00 /Yr.

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. Noblis MSD is looking to hire an Computer Controls Automation Systems Engineer for a long-term multi-year contract.

The Computer Controls Automation Systems Engineer will develop, maintain, and troubleshoot facility systems for defense systems. This engineer's responsibilities will include:

Perform system update and implement facility design, development, modeling/simulation, and integration for naval facility ashore defense control systems applications in a lab environment.

Conduct HMI development for local lab and forward facility systems.

Conduct PLC engineering development utilizing Rockwell Studio 5000 and Siemens SIMATIC Step 7 / TIA Portal

Develop and deploy industrial application/system user interfaces, resolve system issue with issue register.

Develop technical documentation packages.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering with 3 years work experience, or High School diploma with 6 years of experience in industrial engineering.

CompTIA Security + Certification (or able to get within 6 months of hire on)

Passport Required - Will travel for two weeks at a time, 3 or 4 times a year

Basic PLC or Controls experience in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures with industrial control systems

US Citizen with a DOD Secret or a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a DOD secret security clearance (H1Bs will not be considered)