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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** The GBS Group
- **Location:** Philadelphia, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $110,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Microsoft Office, System Testing, Systems Integration, Data Logging, Windows Client
- **Published:** October 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4504faa2e9b5a115

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related Science/Math/Engineering field
 * Must have at least 2 years of experience working with/on US Navy ship systems (ex. Firemain, Propulsion, Electric Plant, Ventilation, Ballast, etc.)
 * Must have at least 2 years of experience working with PLC-based control systems (preferred Rockwell/Allen-Bradley)
 * Required knowledge of Windows 10 and Microsoft Office
 * Preferred knowledge of Linux systems
 * Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required), * Ability to demonstrate effective teamwork experience and communication skills, both written and verbal
 * Ability to understand engineering drawings/schematics, follow Navy processes, and communicate issues
 * Reasonable problem-solving ability
 * Attention to detail and meticulous logging of testing, troubleshooting steps, and findings

Physical / Mental Requirements

 * Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
 * Reasonable troubleshooting skills
 * Basic and advanced math computational skills
 * Understand and interpret electrical drawing and schematics

## Description

Navy-experienced, electrical engineer with ability to apply a strong work ethic to supporting the development, deployment, and maintenance of machinery control systems. Duties include the design/development of PLC-based control system specifically tailored to US Navy ships. The successful candidate must be able to work independently to review and update as-built ship drawings, elementary wiring drawings, and coordinate work with other team members both local and remote.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

 * Work well in a team, as well as independently
 * Makes recommendations for improvements or modifications to correct problems
 * Review legacy as-built ship drawings and provide redlines for the purpose of developing control systems and planning for integration with the ship
 * Interpret and design sensor/control circuitry for PLC based systems
 * Participate in system testing, both in a lab environment and shipboard
 * Learn from senior engineers to design control system and plan for system integration on the ships
 * Will learn to communicate and coordinate design and installation efforts with representatives from planning yards, shipyards, alteration and installation teams, and ship's force
 * Maintain current knowledge of engineering practices and ship safety guidelines
 * Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned
 * Anticipate travel to be up to 35%, varying throughout the year