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.Security Clearance: SecretLocation: Dahlgren, VA OR Crane, INJob Type: Full-TimeTarget Salary Range*: $130,000-$160,000Position OverviewThis role supports mission-critical electrical and control system sustainment and modernization efforts within a DoD environment. The Electrical Engineer will provide 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 ResponsibilitiesDevelop, modify, and maintain Ladder Logic for programmable logic controllers (PLCs).Integrate and support Allen-Bradley PLC platforms using Rockwell Automation software tools.Perform system integration using Studio 5000 / CompactLogix environments (version 21 or later).Develop and maintain electrical schematics and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical.Support Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design, review, and troubleshooting.Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues at the system and subsystem level.Assemble, test, and validate electrical and control system assemblies.Support LabVIEW-based control and data acquisition systems.Provide technical knowledge transfer and documentation in support of workforce succession.Support limited FPGA-based integration as required (non-primary responsibility).Communicate technical status, risks, and recommendations to engineering and program leadership.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.Must have experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs.Proven experience developing and troubleshooting Ladder Logic–based control systems.Experience using Rockwell Automation software tools (e.g., 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.Ability to work independently in a remote environment.Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.Eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance.Preferred QualificationsExperience 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.J-18808-Ljbffr
