Senior Controls Systems Engineer

Job Description
As part of our Ordnance Systems team, you will work alongside some of the industry's top talent at the forefront of energetics technology. We are seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to join a team responsible for the design, implementation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of comprehensive systems. This includes PLC/DCS (Distributed Control System) controls, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and associated communication networks for process control and monitoring applications. This position focuses on capital improvement projects and chemical production support at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant in the New River Valley of western Virginia.
We value our workforce and their well-being, prioritizing safety and work-life balance while offering competitive benefits. This position is currently on-site on a 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off). Join us to do work you can be proud of and be part of a team passionate about protecting our nation.
Essential Duties

• Provide high-level plant support by responding to and resolving control system issues with urgency.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to estimate, design, implement, and commission chemical modernization projects for the manufacturing facility.
• Design and support multiple aspects of control systems (PLC, HMI, DCS, VFD, etc.), including hardware, network, and software configurations.
• Ensure all work aligns with control systems standards and procedures; participate in testing and checking out system I/O, interlocks (safety and process), and automated control strategies.
• Review and drive control system design improvements in collaboration with customers and operators.
• Coordinate all activities with customers, including providing guidance and drafting commissioning plans and subcontractor scopes of work.
• Ensure full compliance with safety regulations and quality standards, including the timely completion of all required safety training.
• Identify and develop standards, procedures, guides, training plans, and process checklists.
• Contribute to Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and other assigned investigations.
• Review team projects for quality and accuracy.
• Specify and requisition the purchase of necessary hardware and software.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with supported customers.
• Manage, prioritize, and support multiple concurrent projects.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to support production during off-hours.
• This role requires regular presence in a manufacturing or fabrication environment. The incumbent must be able to access and safely navigate production areas which may include climbing, kneeling, stooping, and working in confined spaces. Must also be able to comply with all requirements including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with company policy.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Controls System Engineering, Computer Science and 4+ years of applicable experience. May consider other engineering related experience or relevant associate's technical degree.
• Able to read and interpret P&IDs and electrical drawings.
• Able to read, interpret, and / or write documentation required to program a complete control system (e.g., Functional Specifications, Control Narratives, I/O Lists).
• Experience working on (as part of a team) design, implementation, troubleshooting, and commissioning of PLC/HMI applications using products such as Siemens PCS7, TIA Portal, and/or Rockwell/Allen-Bradley for process or automation systems.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Prior experience in chemical manufacturing, petrochemical, or hazardous material production facilities.
• Experience providing plant support within a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading a team through the design, implementation, troubleshooting, and commissioning of PLC/HMI applications (Siemens PCS7, TIA Portal, or Rockwell/Allen-Bradley).
• Experience integrating vendor skids into complex manufacturing or chemical processes.
• Experience with variable speed drives, positioners, actuators, valves, and instrumentation used in industrial plant production.
• Knowledge of industrial network architectures, topologies, cybersecurity, servers, software validation, and simulation.
• Proficiency with at least one control system platform, including Siemens PCS7, Simatic Batch, TIA Portal, WinCC, Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix, or Wonderware.
• Experience configuring and maintaining Historian databases, including Active Factory and Siemens Process Historian/Information Server.
• Experience with communication protocols including Profibus, Profinet, Modbus TCP, and HART.
• Experience with Variable Frequency Drives, specifically Siemens and Eaton.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer In Training (EIT) certification. #LI-Onsite #LI-JR1

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $88189 - $149922
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
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