[Remote] Electrical Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Amatriot Group is hiring an Electrical Engineer to support mission-critical electrical and control system sustainment and modernization efforts within a DoD environment. The role focuses on PLC-based control systems, Ladder Logic development, electrical design, system troubleshooting, integration, testing, and knowledge transfer to ensure continuity of system expertise.
Responsibilities
- Develop, 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
Skills
- Bachelor'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
- Experience 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
Benefits
- Full-time employment
- Fully remote work arrangement
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