Control System Engineer

Leidos • Reston, VA

326d • $148,850 - $269,075

About The Position

Leidos has an opening for a Controls Systems/SCADA in Reston, Virginia. The primary focus of the group is understanding WMD-related facilities and interoperability of systems. Candidate must bring a creative, yet sound, approach to identifying and solving challenges with these interrelated systems in a customer setting and have exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to thoroughness. The successful candidate will work as a member of an interdisciplinary team of government and contractor personnel conducting Weapons of Mass Destruction Analysis. Work will be performed in a fast-paced, high-energy environment within a government SCIF facility.

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required
• Candidate must possess an active TS/SCI, or a Top Secret clearance with a current SSBI, and be eligible to obtain a TS/SCI w/ poly level clearance
• Requires Masters with 15 - 20 years of prior relevant experience or Doctorate with 13 - 16 years of prior relevant experience
• Degree in a STEM field (electrical, chemical, etc.) and work-related professional certifications
• Experience in lieu of degree 5+ years of control system experience
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and life safety systems
• Strong background in control systems and electrical or mechanical engineering
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to successfully brief and interact with Senior Officials

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineering Certification
• Military or defense-related experience
• Experience with Rockwell programmable logic controller (PLC) (or comparable), HMI & SCADA programming
• Allen Bradley, FactoryTalkView, GE Fanuc, Modicon, Schneider Electric, Siemens S7, DeltaV, Wonderware, Emerson Ovation Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Building Management Systems (BMS), Access Control/Video Systems (ACS), industrial HVAC, Central Plant Utilities background
• Industrial process, water/wastewater, nuclear, data centers, cogeneration plants, combined cooling, heating & power (CCHP)
• Cooling towers, chillers, UPS, power monitoring
• Cybersecurity and or penetration testing experience
• IT/Networking Certification (CISSP/SSCP, CEH, etc)
• Familiarity with packet capture and analysis techniques; Wireshark, Netmap, Network Miner, GrassMarlin, Sceptre, Helics, IDS systems

Responsibilities

• Use tradecraft exploitation tools, intelligence sources and engineering expertise to produce characterizations of selected facilities
• Provide engineering guidance and judgment throughout the characterization process to produce accurate intelligence estimates
• Brief senior officials regarding capability trends and analysis

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Master's degree