Controls Engineer:
Continental Tide Defense Systems, Inc. is actively seeking a motivated, energetic and detailoriented individual for a Controls Engineering position to be located at the Philadelphia Naval
Business Center in Philadelphia, PA. The successful candidate will join our Engineering Team
currently supporting initiatives for Naval Sea Systems Command at the Naval Ship Systems
Engineering Station. Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer
science, systems, or mechanical engineering or a related field from an accredited college or
university. Target experience (5-10 years) includes: knowledge of system engineering processes,
familiarity with machinery automation, ability to design, document, program, simulate, maintain,
test, and troubleshoot automated machinery and complex systems and experience with PLCbased control systems. Willingness to travel, strong written and verbal communication skills, the
ability to work in teams, and a process-oriented individual is a must.
Requirements include:
● Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer science, systems,
or mechanical engineering or a related field
● Knowledge system engineering processes, familiarity with machinery automation,
automated machinery and complex systems and experience with PLC-based control
systems
● Ability to secure a RAPIDGate Security Credential
● Must possess basic hand tools
● Candidate must be able to walk, stand for long periods of time, sit, bend, stretch, reach,
squat and twist
● Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight
requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 30 lbs.
● Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard
ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces.
● Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise
and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
● May ride ships at sea for extended periods.
● May require wearing a respirator.
● Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.
Continental Tide offers an empowering professional environment in a culture that stresses
teamwork, shared responsibility for company and client success, and personal growth. We offer
competitive wages in salaried and hourly positions, educational opportunities, competitive
employee benefit options, and 401K plan with company match. Interested candidates should
email their resumes to careers@continentaltide.com or call 484-577-4070.
*Continental Tide is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Veteran/Disability. The company
participates in E-Verify and U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.