PLC Engineer

What you'll do

• Design, implement, and maintain PLC programs using Structured Text (ST).
• Conduct thorough testing, debugging, and validation of automation systems.
• Troubleshoot and optimize existing PLC programs to improve performance and maintainability.
• Develop technical documentation including system specifications, test procedures, and user guides.
• Provide on-site and remote support for system commissioning and upgrades.
• Define control system requirements to ensure software solutions meet project objectives.

What we're looking for

• You must have a BS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with 10 years of experience, an MS with 8 years, or a PhD with 5 years.
• You must have hands-on experience developing software for U.S. vendor-based PLC platforms, specifically Rockwell Automation PLCs.
• You must be proficient in IEC 61131-3 Structured Text (ST) programming language.
• You must have a strong understanding of industrial control systems, automation architectures, and communication protocols like Ethernet/IP and Modbus.
• You must be experienced with configuration management tools like Git or SVN and collaboration platforms like GitLab or Jira.
• You must understand the Department of War (DoW) Systems Engineering lifecycle and the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• You must be able to pass a background check and obtain and maintain an active Department of War (DoW) security clearance.
• Experience with C, C++, HMI/SCADA development, and virtualization technologies is preferred (preferred).