Instrumentation Engineer

WindWright • Sandusky, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

WindWright, a subsidiary of Stratolaunch, accelerates hypersonic development by improving the capacity and capabilities of ground test facilities using digital engineering environments. Our advanced modeling and simulation, synthesized with ground and flight test data, are integrated into authoritative digital models that advance ground test productivity, accuracy, and repeatability improvements across the full customer development campaign. WindWright’s digital engineering framework also enables efficient test planning, rapid test data review, and deeper analysis of the test results, leading to reduced customer costs and risks. WindWright is developing facility instrumentation and control (I&C) systems to support wind tunnel testing efforts with defense and commercial applications. WindWright seeks an Instrumentation Engineer II to support instrumentation, data acquisition, and control system development for an existing high-speed wind tunnel. Experience with aerospace or defense controls design is a strong plus. In this role, you will support the development, implementation, testing, and operation of instrumentation and control systems at WindWright. Your responsibilities will include selecting, configuring, and installing sensors and data acquisition systems, creating data acquisition programs, and performing or coordinating sensor calibrations to maintain ongoing instrumentation accuracy.

Requirements

• Proficiency in sensor technologies and data acquisition systems
• Strong understanding of calibration procedures and instrumentation testing methodologies
• Ability to obtain a security clearance at the TS/SCI level
• Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software tools
• Instrumentation and controls software languages (C, LabVIEW, Simulink, VxWorks, or similar)
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in instrumentation engineering, sensor selection, and data acquisition
• Applicants must be a US Person to be considered for this role

Nice To Haves

• Experience with aerospace or defense controls design is a strong plus
• Strong understanding of ethernet protocols and network configuration
• Experience using emulators, simulation, or mock-ups to instrumentation
• Experience with flow diagnostic techniques, such as Schlieren, PIV, PLIF, or MTV
• Proficiency in PLC programming languages
• Active TS/SCI security clearance

Responsibilities

• Provide recommendations for data acquisition system and broader control system architecture
• Design data acquisition systems to collect and process data from various sensors
• Develop and implement data acquisition software and hardware solutions
• Ensure data acquisition systems meet accuracy, reliability, and performance standards
• Identify and select appropriate sensors for various applications based on performance requirements and environmental conditions
• Create and maintain instrumentation wiring diagrams
• Perform, document, and maintain sensor calibrations
• Set up and conduct bench tests to validate instrumentation system functionality
• Identify, document, and communicate design requirements, constraints, and risks
• Support the preparation of business proposals to the US Government and industry
• Travel, as needed, to support the company
• Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and fulfillment of commitments

Benefits

• Relocation eligible to local area – Sandusky, OH
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan up to the IRS annual limit
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level