Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

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

Noblis MSD is seeking a Systems Engineer to support a U.S. Navy program. Within this role, youwill 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 aMachinery Control System (MCS) software suite and network whose application is a U.S. Navywarship. The duties and responsibilities of the candidate will include the following:

1. 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.

2. Perform software requirements reviews and updates, design and implementation review, testing,deployment, configuration management, information assurance, delivery, release, andtroubleshooting through the Navy's Systems Engineering Process (SEP).

3. Provide engineering / software engineering, integration, and testing to include technical analysis,technical interchange meetings, collaborative engineering, and development of test and analysistools.

4. Review and provide technical advice on technical documentation submissions for systemsdevelopment optimization.

5. Provide engineering and technical advisement regarding problem definition, analysis,requirements updates, and implementation for complex systems to meet technical requirements.

6. Provide assessment and recommendations on system development, improvements,optimization, and/or technical support efforts.

7. Perform risk assessments and analysis employing modeling and simulation techniques.

8. Support the identification, tracking, and resolution of systems engineering issues related totechnical interfaces, technology insertion/design improvements, software bugs, and hardwareissues.

9. Prepare technical presentations and briefings to address program issues and updates.Participate in technical design reviews and technical review boards.

10. Troubleshoot and test software products, and generate test reports, troubleshooting steps, andfindings.

11. Identify risks and develop mitigation plans for identified cost, schedule, and technical issues.

12. Support transition of developmental efforts into production, perform verification and validationtesting for software deliveries, and execute system level testing in simulated shipboardenvironment.

13. Be a point of technical escalation and resolution during the project lifecycle as it relates totechnical decisions.

14. Travel (approximately 20%) to shipyards to support software installations, troubleshooting, and test events.

 

There will be an opportunity for hybrid work but the position is based in Philadelphia, PA.

Required Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering or related discipline and
• 2 years of professional engineering and/orsoftware development experience.
• Familiarity with Agile software development processes.
• Candidates will be cleared at a DoD Secret level or able to be cleared at that level.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with Systems Engineering principles.
• Prior experience with U.S. Navy engineering programs and shipboard systems a plus.
• Familiarity and/or experience with industrial control systems a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Familarity with C, C++, Java or Python desired.

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.

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