Controls/PLC Engineer II

Specter Aerospace•Peabody, MA

23h•$115 - $125

About The Position

Specter Aerospace is seeking a PLC and Controls Engineer to manage and own a controls system for a state-of-the-art scramjet test facility. A successful candidate will have prior experience with programable logic controllers, data acquisition, facility management, and industrial systems. They will have the opportunity to work on next-generation propulsion and flight systems in a high-impact role. About Specter Aerospace: Specter Aerospace is building the next generation of hypersonic vehicles for defense and commercial applications. Specter is headquartered in Peabody, MA, just north of Boston, where it leverages its advanced propulsion technologies, manufacturing, and testing capabilities to rapidly develop supersonic and hypersonic systems. Funded by a mix of government R&D organizations, commercial customers, and private funding, Specter is a growing aerospace and defense startup. Close relationships with MIT, Notre Dame, AFRL, NRL, ANL, and other research organizations provide access to cutting-edge developments, facilities, and personnel. Specter is expanding its team in preparation for flight testing and full-scale production.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or other related discipline.
2+ years of relevant full-time experience
Experience with structured text based PLCs such as Beckhoff, B&R, or similar
Experience with time-based databases (Influx/SCADA) and Scheme-based databases (SQL)
Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)
Comfort with organizing feature requests in collaboration with the test engineering team

Nice To Haves

Understanding of python and object-oriented programming is recommended
Experience with closed loop control of motors, valves,etc, including characterization of response and optimization of control schemes
Previous fluids or propulsion experience
Previous experience with safety-critical control systems
Familiarity with standard aerospace, automotive, or research environment sensor types, communication standards, wiring standards, and calibration processes

Responsibilities

Coordinate with test operators to develop new features for existing test cells controls to improve usability, safety and reliability
Own controls design for new test cells to aid with emerging technologies
Work with propulsion and mechanical engineers to choose sensors and integrate them into the test facility.
Design and fabricate industrial control panels/IO systems
Calibrate and maintain sensors, actuators, and controls for hypersonic engine test facilities
Implement control system features, sensors and sequences in collaboration with test engineers to expand engine test capabilities
Manage database systems for facility test data and develop relevant PLC-to-database and database-to-analysis pipelines
Up to 10% travel in support of remote test activities
Other duties as assigned by the company