1508 Marine Systems Engineer

This position is for a mid-senior level machinery controls system engineer. The main function of the candidate will be to provide lifecycle support of fielded Machinery Control Systems (MCS) on the USS ARLEIGH BURKE class of destroyer. This includes shipboard support as well as Land Based Engineering Site (LBES) support. The USS ARLEIGH BURKE MCS is comprised of four different variants spanning various technologies.

Lifecycle support of the supervisory machinery control system which includes, but is not limited to:-Troubleshooting complex problems of all variants of fielded systems (microprocessor based control systems) both at LBES and shipboard-Review of technical documentation related to all variants of fielded systems and future fielded systems-Provide test support for all variants of fielded systems at LBES-Provide shipboard SW & HW installation support of all variants of fielded systems at LBES-Provide technical input to the design of future MCS systems-Develop test procedures to exercise requirements of fielded systems and future fielded systems-Provide design support for integration of equipment in an industrial/shipboard environmentSuccessful applicants must either have an active government security clearance or the ability to receive approval upon position acceptance. Applicants must have a valid US passport or the ability to obtain one upon position acceptance.

Required Skills:Knowledge of the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures associated with industrial control systemsProficiency in reading electrical diagramsProficiency in the use of test tools associated with industrial control systemsProficiency in the use of diagnostic tools associated with industrial control system troubleshootingProficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite of applicationsProficient in basic computer/laptop use including advanced operationsBasic knowledge of network troubleshooting toolsBasic Technical writing abilitySelf-motivated able to work in a team environment

Experience:

A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering is required; no equivalencies or experience substitutions will be considered. 5-7 years of experience in electrical engineering as it pertains to control systems in an industrial environment is required. Experience with the Versa Module Eurocard (VME) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems is preferred.

We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual

orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

McKean Defense Group is an E-Verify company.

McKean Defense Group, LLC is a privately held Naval Life Cycle Management, Engineering, Enterprise Transformation and Program Management business headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.  McKean’s engineers, developers, technical staff, programmers, analysts, and program managers identify and deploy new shipboard technologies, integrate information technology across shipboard platforms, and develop strategies to support the Warfighter.  McKean’s employees create strategic solutions to help customers reach new levels of mission support and transform their organizations.

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