Controls and Instrumentation Engineer (R0172996) (A)
About The Position
Aerodyne Industries is seeking a Controls and Instrumentation Engineer to perform controls and instrumentation functions for space-flight and non-space-flight hardware for the NASA Propulsion Test branch at Marshall Space Flight Center. The engineer will support senior engineers with launch vehicle system, subsystem, and element testing; development of test-article controls, instrumentation, and data systems; and preparation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Facility Operation Procedures (FOPs), Facility Activation Plans (FAPs), and data analyses. The role involves coordinating with NASA project-level customers, working with civil servants and contractors to design, develop, set up, and perform propulsion and structural testing, and participating in safety meetings, task meetings, design reviews, and test readiness reviews. The engineer will also prepare reports and presentations and complete safety and certification training as required. The position is based in a general office environment and includes domestic travel of less than 10%.
Requirements
- Degree in Engineering or a related field.
- STAR/REAL ID required.
- Proof of U.S. citizenship required.
- Experience with Microsoft Office products such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with OSHA and ANSI standards.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and exercise good judgment.
- Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, accurately, and promptly, and to interact professionally with coworkers, management, and the client.
- Ability to travel domestically in the United States as needed (less than 10%).
Nice To Haves
- Electrical Engineering degree preferred.
- Degree from an ABET-accredited institution preferred.
- Familiarity with PLC development and operation.
- Familiarity with software development for GUIs.
- Familiarity with data systems, pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, flowmeters, and strain gauges.
Responsibilities
- Support senior engineers with testing of launch vehicle systems, subsystems, and elements.
- Support development of test-article controls, instrumentation, and data systems.
- Support preparation of SOPs, FOPs, FAPs, and data analyses.
- Coordinate with NASA project-level customers across organizations to support mission success.
- Work with civil servants and contractors to design, develop, set up, and perform propulsion and structural testing on space-flight qualification and other mission-critical hardware.
- Participate in safety meetings, task meetings, design reviews, and test readiness reviews as requested.
- Develop and deliver reports and presentations using PowerPoint and other software packages.
- Perform safety and certification training as required.
- Maintain regular attendance and arrange delegation of duties during absences.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
