Senior Systems Engineer Subject Matter Expert

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Systems Engineer Subject Matter Expert in United States.

In this role, you will serve as a technical authority supporting the full lifecycle of advanced machinery control systems for mission-critical naval platforms. You will operate across both shipboard and land-based engineering environments, contributing directly to system design, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. Working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will help shape next-generation control solutions while ensuring the reliability and performance of existing systems. Your expertise will support complex hardware and software integrations in highly regulated, high-stakes environments. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence system architecture, testing methodologies, and operational excellence. You will play a central role in maintaining and advancing sophisticated industrial control systems that support national defense objectives.

• Provide end-to-end lifecycle engineering support for supervisory machinery control systems in both shipboard and land-based environments
• Contribute expert technical input to the design and evolution of next-generation control systems
• Develop, refine, and validate system and software requirements for advanced machinery control solutions
• Execute complex troubleshooting, diagnostics, and performance optimization of PLC-based control systems
• Review and validate technical documentation, engineering drawings, and system specifications
• Design and implement comprehensive test procedures aligned with operational and regulatory requirements
• Deliver technical guidance and mentorship across engineering teams to resolve complex system integration challenges

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 7+ years of relevant professional experience, or Master’s degree in Computer, Electrical, Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics with a computer science concentration and 10+ years of experience
• Extensive hands-on experience with industrial control systems, PLCs, and supervisory control architectures
• Proven expertise in hardware design, firmware development, and software engineering
• Advanced skills in interpreting electrical schematics and system architecture diagrams
• Strong troubleshooting capabilities across control systems, networks, and virtualized environments
• Experience developing and executing formal test procedures and validation protocols
• Excellent technical documentation and communication skills
• Active DoD Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, and ability to obtain or hold a valid U.S. passport

• Competitive salary range of $45.91 to $71.73 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Retirement and financial wellness programs
• Generous paid time off, holidays, and flexible work-life programs
• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
• Performance recognition and incentive programs
• Employee wellness and support resources

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

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