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Weehawken, NJ · On-site

$82 - $119/hr

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for shell refinery in New Jersey is $22.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.08 and $24.90 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a shell refinery?

A Shell Refinery job involves working at a Shell-operated oil refinery, where crude oil is processed into fuels and other valuable petroleum products. Roles vary from engineers and operators to safety specialists and maintenance technicians. Responsibilities typically include monitoring equipment, ensuring safety compliance, optimizing production, and conducting maintenance. Employees must follow strict environmental and safety regulations. These jobs require technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and adherence to industry standards.

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To thrive in a Shell Refinery role, you need a solid understanding of chemical engineering or industrial operations, often supported by a relevant degree or technical training in process technology. Familiarity with refinery process controls, safety regulations (such as OSHA), and systems like DCS (Distributed Control Systems) is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for success. These competencies ensure the safe and efficient operation of complex refinery processes while maintaining compliance and supporting team goals.

What challenges can I expect to face while working at a shell refinery?

Working at a Shell Refinery involves managing intricate processes and large-scale equipment, where minimizing downtime and responding quickly to unexpected issues are daily challenges. Employees regularly operate in safety-critical environments, which demands strict adherence to safety protocols and continuous training. You will often collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, technicians, and safety specialists, to ensure smooth operations. Adapting to rotating shifts, handling high-pressure situations, and maintaining precision in a fast-paced setting are also key aspects of the job.

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Infographic showing various Shell Refinery job openings in New Jersey as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,920 per year, or $22.6 per hour.

Tactical Systems Engineer - JobID-0262

Innovative Defense Technologies

Mount Laurel, NJ • On-site

$114K - $231K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Tactical Systems Engineer - JobID-0262
Department: Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Mount Laurel, NJ
Compensation: $114,000 - $231,000 / year
Description
About The Role:
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Tactical System Engineer to be part of our Warfare Systems team and based out of our Mount Laurel, NJ office.
The Tactical System Engineer will be part of a multi-discipline team focused on the DOW's initiatives in support of tactical capability development for Navy surface and unmanned (UxVs) platforms and will be directly responsible for the architecting and refactoring of mission critical legacy weapons system software into a modern software technology stack where the target end state will ensure the highest impact to the US Navy by enabling a microservices based tactical platform within both a cloud-native and tactical-edge deployment model.
Warfare Systems' project domains include real-time automated test and analysis, virtual computing environments, Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML) based data analytics, cybersecurity, as well as backfit and forward-fit tactical solutions.
The Engineer will be fiercely accountable for the delivery of well-architected and production-ready solutions that exceed the Fleet's requirements.
Clearance & Location Requirements:
  • All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
  • This is an on-site position. Requiring at least 4 days in office, based out of our Mount Laurel, NJ office.

Key Responsibilities
What You Will Do:
  • Design, implement, and test complex software in C, C++, Python, JavaScript, and Java within various development environments.
  • Analyze legacy monolithic software programs, recompiling them, and incrementally apply refactoring to modernize the software using the "brownfield" and "greenfield" methodologies.
  • Technical assessment and deconstruction of Navy tactical system code for Surface Navy Combat systems.
  • Explore and prototype next-generation solutions using artificial intelligence/machine learning, distributed processing, and modeling.
  • Interact with customers to elicit requirements and document agreements.
  • Present to organization leadership on project cost, schedule, and technical progress.
  • Software architecture development including hardware and software interfaces between software components.
  • Assist in developing user, functional, and technical requirements for tactical systems.
  • Participate and provide feedback for design & code/peer reviews.
  • Integrate individual software components into complex software environments.
  • Support test and integration activities at IDT labs and government Land Based Test Sites (LBTS).

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Who You Are (Required):
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, System Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent full-time professional experience.
  • 5+ years of full-time professional experience
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, as needed
  • Experience with combat system design and software, ideally AEGIS, or Ship Self Defense System (SSDS)
  • Familiarity and experience with developing tactical systems software on DOD programs.
  • Experience with C, C++, Python, and/or Java programming languages
  • Adept with developing in Linux OS environments, including shell scripting.
  • Ability to decompose and document requirements and specifications.
  • Understanding of distributed systems, algorithms, data structures and software design patterns, especially the Strangler Pattern
  • Experience with Agile software development processes
  • Proficiency working within a Git CM environment
  • Comfortable with DevSecOps best practices
  • Ability to convert vague customer requirements into a refined vision.
  • Ability to identify and describe algorithmic complexity.
  • Ability to work on-site with potential hybrid flexibility.

What Makes You Stand Out:
  • Extensive experience with combat system design and software, ideally AEGIS, or Ship Self Defense System (SSDS)
  • Experience utilizing Make build system, Maven, and Ant scripting
  • Experience with X-Windows
  • Familiar with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) methodologies
  • Experience with Jenkins, Jira, and the Atlassian tool suite
  • Familiarity with foundational networking concepts such as routing, switching, identity services, intrusion detection, and firewall
  • Familiarity deploying virtual machines in VMWare vSphere environments including networking configuration
  • Familiarity designing complex software development environments including submodules, remote dependencies, and mixed-code deployments
  • Familiarity deploying virtual machines and/or containers into Azure cloud environments including networking configuration
  • Solid analytical abilities, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
  • Problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguous situations
  • Excellence in oral, written, and technical communication with peers and non-technical cohorts
  • Initiative, creativity, reliability, teamwork
  • Strong organization and planning skills
  • Attention to detail while ability to see and understand the big picture

If you see yourself reflected in this role and are excited about the impact you could make, we encourage you to apply! If you know someone who may be a great fit, please feel free to share this opportunity with your network.
Pay Range*: $114,000 - $184,000 or $135,000 - $231,000
*Pursuant to New Jersey Senate Bill 2310 IDT is required to disclose the "pay scale" or "pay range" associated with a job posting. Notably, however, this amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate's experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. Click here for additional information about Senate Bill 2310. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience.
Job Benefits
Why Work at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT):
IDT is a growing company with a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture. We are headquartered in Arlington, VA with additional offices in Fall River, MA; Mount Laurel, NJ; and San Diego, CA. At each location, our employees work together in a modern, snack-filled, and social office space, designing innovative solutions for our defense industry customers. We offer employees competitive pay and benefits including:
  • Generous benefits package
  • Competitive PTO
  • Paid holidays
  • 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching
  • 9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month)
  • Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program
  • Professional Development Resources
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
  • Organization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events
  • Annual Employee Recognition Awards
  • Regular Social Events and Catered Lunches

EEO Statement:
IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.