Location: Dahlgren, VA OR Crane, IN
Security Clearance: Active Secret or higher [Required]
Job Type: Full-Time
Target Salary Range*: $130,000 - $160,000
*This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary
Position Overview
The Electrical Engineer supports mission-critical electrical and control system sustainment and modernization efforts within a DoD environment. This role provides hands-on expertise in PLC-based control systems, Ladder Logic development, and electrical design, while serving as an understudy to a retiring government engineer to ensure continuity of system knowledge. The position is fully remote and supports long-term lifecycle sustainment and modernization of existing control architectures.
Key Responsibilities
PLC and Control System Support
- Develop, modify, and maintain Ladder Logic for programmable logic controllers.
- Integrate and support Allen-Bradley PLC platforms using Rockwell Automation software tools.
- Perform system integration using Studio 5000 / CompactLogix environments, version 21 or later.
- Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues at the system and subsystem level.
Electrical Design and Hardware Support
- Develop and maintain electrical schematics and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical.
- Support Printed Circuit Board design, review, and troubleshooting.
- Assemble, test, and validate electrical and control system assemblies.
Control System Modernization and Integration
- Support LabVIEW-based control and data acquisition systems.
- Support limited FPGA-based integration as required as a non-primary responsibility.
- Support long-term lifecycle sustainment and modernization of existing control architectures.
Knowledge Transfer and Technical Communication
- Provide technical knowledge transfer and documentation in support of workforce succession.
- Communicate technical status, risks, and recommendations to engineering and program leadership.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
Experience
- Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs. [Required]
- Proven experience developing and troubleshooting Ladder Logic-based control systems.
- Experience using Rockwell Automation software tools, such as Studio 5000 / CompactLogix.
- Experience developing electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical.
- Experience troubleshooting electrical and control system issues.
- Experience assembling and testing electrical or control system hardware.
Skills
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
- Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
Clearance
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance. [Required]
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with LabVIEW-based control systems.
- Experience with FPGA integration or mixed FPGA/PLC environments.
- Experience supporting legacy control systems and modernization efforts.
- Prior experience supporting government or defense programs.
- CompTIA Security+ desired; must obtain within 90 days of starting.
