Software/Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

Noblis MSD is seeking a Systems Engineer to support a U.S. Navy program. Within this role, you will be part of an in-service engineering and software development team, which is an evolving Agile-based release and deployment environment. The team develops software and supports a Machinery Control System (MCS) software suite and network whose application is a U.S. Navy warship. This position will be based out of the Philadelphia Naval Yard in Philadelphia, PA with the opportunity for a Hybrid Work environment. This position will involve travel to shipyards to support software installations, troubleshooting, and test events.

 

The duties and responsibilities of the candidate will include the following:

 

• Grow within the role to become a subject matter expert in marine Machinery Control Systems (MCS) that interface with various other propulsion, electrical, auxiliary systems and equipment.
• Perform software requirements reviews and updates, design and implementation review, testing, deployment, configuration management, information assurance, delivery, release, and troubleshooting through the Navy's Systems Engineering Process (SEP).
• Provide engineering / software engineering, integration, and testing to include technical analysis, technical interchange meetings, collaborative engineering, and development of test and analysis tools.
• Review and provide technical advice on technical documentation submissions for systems development optimization.
• Provide engineering and technical advisement regarding problem definition, analysis, requirements updates, and implementation for complex systems to meet technical requirements.
• Provide assessment and recommendations on system development, improvements, optimization, and/or technical support efforts.
• Perform risk assessments and analysis employing modeling and simulation techniques.
• Support the identification, tracking, and resolution of systems engineering issues related to technical interfaces, technology insertion/design improvements, software bugs, and hardware issues.
• Prepare technical presentations and briefings to address program issues and updates. Participate in technical design reviews and technical review boards.
• Troubleshoot and test software products, and generate test reports, troubleshooting steps, and findings.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans for identified cost, schedule, and technical issues.
• Support transition of developmental efforts into production, perform verification and validation testing for software deliveries, and execute system level testing in simulated shipboard environment.
• Be a point of technical escalation and resolution during the project lifecycle as it relates to technical decisions.
• Travel (approximately 20%) to shipyards to support software installations, troubleshooting, and test events.

 

 

Required Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Systems/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer/Electrical Engineering or related discipline and 2 to 4 years of professional engineering and/or software development experience.

• Programming experience with C++, Java, and/or Python
• Familiarity with Systems Engineering principles.
• Familiarity with Agile software development processes.
• US Citizen with an Active Secret Clearance, or ability to obtain an Interim Secret before starting.

Desired Qualifications

 

• Familiarity and/or experience with industrial control systems a plus.
• Requirements writing and review experience a plus
• System Design/Architecture experience a plus
• Prior experience with U.S. Navy engineering programs and shipboard systems a plus.

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.

 

*Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or govern