Controls Engineer

GreenXT is seeking Controls Engineers to support their Navy customer in the areas of Cybersecure Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) Control Systems and Networks.

About GreenXT

GreenXT is comprised of technical and business leaders. We hire intelligent, hardworking, and dedicated people who not only possess the desire to learn and improve their skills but want to contribute to the design and development of innovative solutions that address the Navy’s greatest technological challenges. We hired each of our employees because we believe they are exceptional, have the ability to excel at their job, and will contribute positively to GreenXT.

GreenXT’s business office strives to be the most efficient and effective business office supporting our customers. Our personnel aspire to become leaders through organized, rigorous, and diligent efforts. GreenXT employees are always looking to help one another succeed. We look out for each other and cross-train so that the product we deliver is one that we’re confident in and proud of. We strongly believe in growth and providing our workforce with career development opportunities to help everyone achieve their goals.

We take pride in our support of the United States Navy. We never forget that the work we do is ultimately in support of America’s warfighter and serving those who serve. The idea that our hard work can help make their jobs easier, assist them to defend our nation, and can help ensure they return home safely to their loved ones motivates us every day, and we hope that you join us on that mission!

Responsibilities:

• Lifecycle support of the supervisory machinery control system which includes:
• Provide Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) design support for the integration of equipment in an industrial/shipboard environment.
• Provide technical input to the design of future Machinery Control System (MCS) systems
• Develop, derive and refine system and software requirements for future fielded systems
• Troubleshooting complex problems of future fielded systems (PLC based control systems) bot at Land Based Engineering Site (LBES) and shipboard
• Review of technical documentation related to future fielded systems
• Provide test support at LBES
• Provide shipboard Software and Hardware installation support
• Develop and review technical documentation that includes, but is not limited to, requirements documents, design documents, test procedures, test plans, installation procedures, engineering analysis, and standard operating procedures
• Provide distance and on-site customer support as necessary
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Computer Engineering is required
• 1+ years of experience in electrical engineering or computer engineering as it pertains to control systems in an industrial environment
• 6+ months of experience with PLC systems (Rockwell/Allen Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Bedrock, Honeywell, Eaton, or similar) or the ability to take various PLC classes for familiarity
• Active DoD Secret Level Security Clearance (or the ability to obtain this clearance upon position acceptance) will be required
• Experience with the design, development, and testing of industrial control systems
• Ability to read electrical schematics, diagrams, and drawings
• Proficiency in the use of test tools associated with industrial control systems
• Proficiency in the use of diagnostic tools associated with industrial control system troubleshooting
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite applications
• Proficiency in basic computer/laptop use including advanced operations
• Basic knowledge of network troubleshooting tools
• Basic Technical writing ability
• Self-motivated and ability to complete tasks efficiently
• Ability to travel at least 20% of the time
• Ability to communicate effectively within an integrated hybrid team environment
• Ability to work on and climb ladders, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces (if needed), with the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ability to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but nothing greater than 30 lbs.
  
  
  

Desired, but not required:

• Knowledge of US Navy Ship Systems
• Atlassian tools suite – Jira/ Wiki/ confluence
• Microsoft Project
• Prior industrial shipyard and shipboard experience
• A combination of software and hardware installation experience
• Familiarity with IEC 61131-3 standard
• Experience with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
• Experience upgrading hardware platforms of Legacy Embedded Systems
• Experience with ISO/IEC/IEEE Systems and Software Standards
  
  
  

Job Benefits:

• Competitive Pay and PTO
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Matching
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance