Engineer Shipboard Control Systems

Responsibilities

Noblis is seeking an experienced Engineering Professional to support integration, test, and in-service support of U.S. Navy shipboard machinery and engineering control systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with shipboard control systems across new acquisition and in-service stages of the ship life cycle.

This position requires the ability to troubleshoot shipboard control systems, support integration and test events, and interpret technical drawings and documentation. The candidate will work with multidisciplinary engineering teams, Government, and shipyard stakeholders, and will provide field and classroom training on engineering control systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for Navy machinery and engineering control systems in both in-service and new acquisition stages of the ship life cycle.
• Support design, integration, test, and commissioning of PLC-based and embedded computer-based control systems.
• Support shipyard integration and test events for electric plant and engineering control systems.
• Troubleshoot control system hardware, software, and interfaces on in-service and new acquisition ships.
• Support ship readiness assessments and certification events.
• Develop and conduct control system training in field and classroom settings.
• Review drawings, specifications, and technical documentation for electrical and mechanical control systems.
• Support factory and shipboard testing, including acceptance and operational verification tests.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, Government, and shipyard stakeholders to identify and resolve technical issues.

Work Location and Travel

• This is an onsite position in San Diego, CA, with regular waterfront and shipboard support. Occasional remote work may be permitted based on project requirements and management approval but is not guaranteed.
• Up to 25% travel may be required to shipyards, naval stations, and ships to support integration, test, troubleshooting, and training events.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors and 3+ years' work experience, or High School Diploma and 15 years’ work experience.
• Engineering experience on the LPD 17 Engineering Control System, LHD 8, LHA 6, or LHA 7 Machinery Control Systems, CG 47 MCS, or Aegis Ashore.
• Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance required or ability to obtain a DoD Secret.
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen required (H1Bs will not be considered).

Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience

• Experience supporting integration, test, or in-service support of Navy shipboard machinery or control systems.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and control system problems in shipboard environments.
• Experience supporting factory or shipboard test events.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical manuals.
• Experience developing and delivering technical training.
• Knowledge of shipboard safety and quality assurance practices.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with Government, shipyard, and contractor teams.

Physical Requirements This position involves work in naval industrial or shipboard settings and/or an engineering laboratory environment.

• Employees must be capable of standing and walking for extended periods and must be able to lift and carry equipment, tools, and materials weighing up to fifty pounds on a regular basis, with occasional lifting of heavier objects with assistance.
• The role requires the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead to install, configure, and troubleshoot equipment mounted in racks and enclosures.
• Workers must possess sufficient manual dexterity to manipulate and assemble small components, including connectors, wiring terminations, fasteners, and hardware during equipment assembly, troubleshooting/repair, and wiring tasks, as well as the ability to operate hand and power tools.
• Adequate vision is necessary to read technical manuals, interpret electrical schematics, identify color-coded wiring, and detect safety hazards.
• Hearing capability must be sufficient to perceive warning signals, alarms, and verbal communications in laboratory and shipboard environments.
• When supporting shipboard operations, employees may be required to climb vertical ladders, stairs, and steep inclines; work in confined spaces with limited ventilation and restricted movement; traverse uneven, wet, or slippery surfaces; and work in varying environmental conditions including extreme temperatures and high humidity.
• Workers must be capable of responding quickly to emergency situations, including evacuating confined spaces and moving to emergency stations.
• Reasonable accommodations may be available for qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without such accommodation.

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with the LPD 17 Class Engineering Control System (ECS), including PLC-based and VME-based configurations.
• Experience with VPX (VITA 46) based control system hardware.
• Experience supporting Light Off Assessments (LOA).
• Experience with the LPD 29 ECS.
• Experience with LHD 8, LHA 6, LHA 7, or CG 47 Class Machinery Control Systems.
• Experience with engineering documentation, including test procedures, trouble reports, and technical findings.

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. EEO is the Law | E-Verify | Right to Work

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 $71,800.00 - USD $112,150.00 /Yr.

Noblis is seeking an experienced Engineering Professional to support integration, test, and in-service support of U.S. Navy shipboard machinery and engineering control systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with shipboard control systems across new acquisition and in-service stages of the ship life cycle.

This position requires the ability to troubleshoot shipboard control systems, support integration and test events, and interpret technical drawings and documentation. The candidate will work with multidisciplinary engineering teams, Government, and shipyard stakeholders, and will provide field and classroom training on engineering control systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for Navy machinery and engineering control systems in both in-service and new acquisition stages of the ship life cycle.
• Support design, integration, test, and commissioning of PLC-based and embedded computer-based control systems.
• Support shipyard integration and test events for electric plant and engineering control systems.
• Troubleshoot control system hardware, software, and interfaces on in-service and new acquisition ships.
• Support ship readiness assessments and certification events.
• Develop and conduct control system training in field and classroom settings.
• Review drawings, specifications, and technical documentation for electrical and mechanical control systems.
• Support factory and shipboard testing, including acceptance and operational verification tests.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, Government, and shipyard stakeholders to identify and resolve technical issues.

Work Location and Travel

• This is an onsite position in San Diego, CA, with regular waterfront and shipboard support. Occasional remote work may be permitted based on project requirements and management approval but is not guaranteed.
• Up to 25% travel may be required to shipyards, naval stations, and ships to support integration, test, troubleshooting, and training events.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors and 3+ years' work experience, or High School Diploma and 15 years’ work experience.
• Engineering experience on the LPD 17 Engineering Control System, LHD 8, LHA 6, or LHA 7 Machinery Control Systems, CG 47 MCS, or Aegis Ashore.
• Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance required or ability to obtain a DoD Secret.
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen required (H1Bs will not be considered).

Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience

• Experience supporting integration, test, or in-service support of Navy shipboard machinery or control systems.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and control system problems in shipboard environments.
• Experience supporting factory or shipboard test events.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical manuals.
• Experience developing and delivering technical training.
• Knowledge of shipboard safety and quality assurance practices.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with Government, shipyard, and contractor teams.

Physical Requirements This position involves work in naval industrial or shipboard settings and/or an engineering laboratory environment.

• Employees must be capable of standing and walking for extended periods and must be able to lift and carry equipment, tools, and materials weighing up to fifty pounds on a regular basis, with occasional lifting of heavier objects with assistance.
• The role requires the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead to install, configure, and troubleshoot equipment mounted in racks and enclosures.
• Workers must possess sufficient manual dexterity to manipulate and assemble small components, including connectors, wiring terminations, fasteners, and hardware during equipment assembly, troubleshooting/repair, and wiring tasks, as well as the ability to operate hand and power tools.
• Adequate vision is necessary to read technical manuals, interpret electrical schematics, identify color-coded wiring, and detect safety hazards.
• Hearing capability must be sufficient to perceive warning signals, alarms, and verbal communications in laboratory and shipboard environments.
• When supporting shipboard operations, employees may be required to climb vertical ladders, stairs, and steep inclines; work in confined spaces with limited ventilation and restricted movement; traverse uneven, wet, or slippery surfaces; and work in varying environmental conditions including extreme temperatures and high humidity.
• Workers must be capable of responding quickly to emergency situations, including evacuating confined spaces and moving to emergency stations.
• Reasonable accommodations may be available for qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without such accommodation.