Junior Systems Engineer Control Systems

McKean Defense is a 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. McKean Defense is employee owned, and values the life experiences of potential candidates, including those who have served our Military. Currently, 38% of McKean’s employee owner workforce are veterans.

McKean Defense is seeking an entry level engineer to support U.S. Navy Machinery Control Systems (MCS) programs. The main function of the candidate will be to provide lifecycle support of fielded MCS on U.S. Navy ships. This includes engineering support at Land Based Test Sites, as well as shipboard support. Duties and responsibilities related to lifecycle support of the supervisory MCS includes, but is not limited to:

• Troubleshooting complex problems of all variants of fielded systems (microprocessor based control systems) both at Land Based Test Sites 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 Land Based Test Site
• Provide shipboard Software & Hardware installation support of all variants of fielded systems at Land Based Test Site
• 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 environment

Essential Skills:

• Knowledge of the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures associated with electrical or computer engineering in relation to control systems
• Proficiency in reading electrical diagrams
• Proficiency in the use of test tools associated with electrical/computer engineering
• Proficiency in the use of diagnostic tools associated with electrical/computer system troubleshooting
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite of applications
• Proficient in basic computer/laptop use including advanced operations
• Basic knowledge of network troubleshooting tools
• Basic Technical writing ability
• Self-motivated able to work in a team environment

Additional Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Versa Module Eurocard (VME) systems
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems

Ability to travel - up to 30% at times.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

0-3 years of experience in electrical or computer engineering as it pertains to control systems in an industrial environment

An active Secret security clearance, or the ability to obtain one.

Equal Opportunity Employer–minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

McKean Defense is an E-Verify company.

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