Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Programmer

• Work on a leading Autonomous project

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Leidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life. Our 2000 local experts backed by our global experience and network of partners are working to solve the worlds toughest challenges in government intelligence defence aviation border protection and health markets.

Your New Role and Responsibilities

We arelooking to engage a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programmer to join a maritime autonomy program for an initial 6 month contract.

Responsibilities:

• Providing selection programming config and installation of PLCs in industrial environments

• Verification testing and commissioning PLC projects including DC drives sensors and actuators

• Developing solutions with IEC 61131 Structured Text

• Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 and ControlLogix PLC products

• Support of PLC systems including fault diagnosis and escalation

• HMI interfacing to plant PLCs

What Youll Bring to Make an Impact

• Experience with other PLC brands particularly Beckhoff Siemens

• Experience with source code management and general coding practices for PLC

• Experience with automotive of other similar control devices used in moving machinery

• Experience with IoT and other smaller scale control devices

• Experience with CANBus - SAE J1939 and NMEA2000

• Implementation verification commissioning of moving machinery projects

Dont worry if you dont tick all the boxes if you meet most of them we encourage you to submit your application. Were most interested in your strengths what you want to learn and how far you want to go.

This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and bewilling to obtain and hold a NV-1 or greater security clearance.

Diverse Team Members Shared Values and a Common Purpose

Providing our customers with smarter solutions takes an incredible team with diversity of thought experience and perspectives driving innovation. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and is one of our core values. Its about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work feels welcome valued and respected and has equal access to opportunities to thrive. Paul Chase Chief Executive Leidos Australia.

Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders culturally and linguistically diverse people people with disabilities veterans neurodiverse people and people of all genders sexualities and age groups.

Our five Advocacy Groups (Women and Allies NetworkYoung Professionals Defence & Emergency Services Action for Accessibility and Abilities and Pride) provide an opportunity for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests and work to support and celebrate our diverse community.

Next Steps

• To apply for this role follow the links or apply via our Careers page.

• Recruitment process - 1 2 interviews a psychometric test & background checks.

• Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.

• We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact our Careers team if youd like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.

At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.

If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.

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Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.