Controls Engineer

Genex Systems•Hampton, VA

35d•Onsite

About The Position

Genex Systems is looking for a Controls Engineer to support the Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering (CMOE) contract at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA. This position is part of a small team that supports any control system at any wind-tunnel, lab or test facility on Center. This person will support PLCs and a variety of other controllers that compress air to 6000 psi, move air at Mach speeds or control temperatures down to -250°F. A combination of old and new, software and hardware, the work is hands-on, varied and unique.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship required.
BS degree from an ABET accredited engineering school.
At least five (5) years of practical work experience in controls, electronics, data acquisition systems or similar roles.
Experience with process controllers, specifically Allen-Bradley and Rockwell Software required.
Experience with general programming techniques required.
Familiarity and use of safety and personal protective equipment.
Valid Real ID compliant identification.
Must be able to complete and maintain a NASA background check.
Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
Must put forward professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety/risk hazard to the employee or others.
The work environment requires the ability to cooperate and work with individuals at all levels of the company and the client.
Must be able to balance scope, schedule, and budget to ensure program success.

Nice To Haves

Academic study in electronics, mechanical systems, controls theory, manufacturing, or aerodynamics desired.
Mechanical or electrical engineers preferred.
Experience in an industrial, laboratory or manufacturing facility desired.
Experience in system design, equipment installation and system startup desired.
Any experience with securing industrial networking systems is a plus.
Experience with hydraulics is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide controls services to the wind tunnels and research facilities at the NASA Langley, working alone or with a team.
Trouble-shoot, repair, replace, program, configure, document, and checkout control systems and components.
Work on controls-related projects for improvements, added functions, or new capabilities.
Conduct project planning, write specifications, and make budget-schedule estimations.
Complete projects requiring system design, graphical user interface building, programming, equipment layout and procurement, system configuration, and drawing reviews.
Perform hands-on system checkout, equipment configuration, troubleshooting, repair, and system operation.
Develop clear and concise documentation for projects.
Interact with fellow team members, other internal service providers, sub-contractors, facility operational staff, and the NASA client.
Conduct meetings and reviews with various parties, clearly communicating goals and objectives.
Juggle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment with frequently changing priorities.
Demonstrate self-motivated work habits, initiative in tackling new work, and exercise and communicate sound technical judgment.
Develop a Safe Plan of Action (SPA) for each task performed.