Controls & Instrumentation Engineer - Entry Level

Amentum•Tullahoma, TN

21h•$83,000•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum's Advanced Solutions team is seeking an Entry Level Controls & Instrumentation Engineer to contribute to projects ranging from small studies to multi-million dollar turn-key supplies. This role involves collaborating with industry experts to develop solutions for mission-critical challenges across various sectors, including aerospace (NASA), national security (DoD), automotive (fuel-efficient and electric vehicles), and energy research (DoE). The company specializes in the design, construction, and operation of unique and complex research and development facilities such as wind tunnels, rocket test stands, climatic chambers, and nuclear facilities, serving clients like Audi, Boeing, BMW, NASA, and the U.S. Air Force. The successful candidate will be team-oriented, organized, an effective communicator, and capable of meeting deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This position offers an opportunity to work with motivated engineering and business professionals to ensure client satisfaction and project delivery within scope, budget, and schedule.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program.
0-2 years of experience in control or data acquisition system design, implementation, or commissioning.
Experience in software development with a high-level programming language such as C/C++/C# and with engineering application software tools such as LabVIEW, MATLAB and SIMULINK.
An interest and background in electronics, instrumentation, control and data acquisition systems, PLCs, variable frequency drive systems, motion control systems, sensors and transmitters, actuators, PID control, and communication networks.
A solid math background to select and develop data uncertainty calculations, digital filter algorithms, control transfer function realizations, and process simulation.
Ability and willingness to work in a team environment to design, develop, and deliver control and data acquisition systems.
Self-motivation and initiative to work alone when necessary.
A desire to develop ingenious alternative approaches to challenges, and drive innovation during all phases of projects.
US Citizenship

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of PLC and HMI programming environments such as Rockwell Software Studio 5000, SIEMENS TIA Portal, and Emerson PAC ME.

Responsibilities

Developing hardware assembly and wiring diagrams for control and data acquisition systems.
Implementing control system software designs that include control of temperature, pressure, humidity, flow, force, motion of mechanisms, system safety, human safety, and other advanced processes and electromechanical systems.
Developing control system software in PLC ladder logic, function block, HMI programming, etc.
Implementing interfaces to facility equipment using hardwired interfaces and industrial networks.
Applying closed loop controls methods, both classical and modern, to control continuously variable systems.
Supporting hardware assembly and fabrication.
Performing facility startup, checkout, and commissioning, both domestically and abroad.
Communicating with clients and management regarding project status.
Coordinating with other engineering disciplines and departments to ensure success.