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 in testing launch-vehicle systems, subsystems, and elements; developing test-article controls, instrumentation, and data systems; and preparing operating procedures, facility plans, and data analyses. The role involves coordinating with NASA project-level customers and working with civil servants and contractors to design, develop, set up, and perform propulsion and structural testing on space-flight qualification hardware and other mission-critical hardware. The engineer will participate in safety and project meetings, design and test-readiness reviews, prepare reports and presentations, and complete safety and certification training. The position is based in a general office environment and includes domestic travel of less than 10%. The normal workday is 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with minimal overtime possibly required.
Requirements
- A degree in Engineering or a related field.
- A STAR/REAL ID is required.
- Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.
- Experience with Microsoft Office products, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with OSHA and ANSI standards.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise good judgment.
- Ability to operate a personal computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment.
Nice To Haves
- A degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
- A degree from an ABET-accredited institution is preferred.
- Familiarity with PLC development and operation.
- Familiarity with software development for GUIs.
- Familiarity with data systems, pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, flowmeters, and strain gages.
Responsibilities
- Support senior engineers with testing launch-vehicle systems, subsystems, and elements.
- Support development of test-article controls, instrumentation, and data systems.
- Support preparation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Facility Operation Procedures (FOPs), Facility Activation Plans (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 hardware 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.
- Complete safety and certification training.
- Travel domestically as needed; travel is stated as less than 10%.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
