Instrumentation Engineer

Gauss Management Research & Engineering•Eglin Air Force Base, FL

About The Position

The Instrumentation Engineer provides advice and assistance in designing, implementing, installing, and maintaining instrumentation systems. The role defines instrumentation and test data collection requirements, assesses whether instrumentation supports analysis needs, and helps ensure instrumentation packages meet those requirements. The engineer supports testing of aircraft and weapon systems, including airborne instrumentation and EO/IR defensive systems, and provides technical guidance on electronic and avionics systems. The position may involve work in unfavorable climatic conditions, occasional travel, and responding on short notice.

Requirements

3 to 10 years of experience.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the applicable discipline.
Active U.S. SECRET clearance and willingness to undergo a government security investigation.
Valid driver’s license; driving or renting a car for company business is expected with some frequency.
Ability to pass a background check for access to the work-location installation bases.
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong time management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills; ability to prioritize and delegate tasks when appropriate.
Ability to function in a high-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality and a professional appearance.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to work flexible hours and respond on short notice as needed.

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed engineering analysis of test data requirements for systems under test.
Determine appropriate methods for measuring required phenomena and design sensor configurations, data systems, and camera installations.
Arrange fabrication of special devices and prepare modification proposal packages.
Ensure planned modifications are technically correct.
Prepare technical procedures and directives for proper operation of instrumentation systems.
Research local sources for basic subsystems and components and advise on commercially available items.
Prepare instructions for other units specifying engineering and fabrication support for in-house hardware.
Coordinate and monitor hardware preparation to ensure timely completion, compatibility, and integration into functional systems.
Assist with installing test instrumentation systems on test aircraft and weapon systems.
Monitor project instrumentation support, service quality, data produced, and compliance with schedules and cost targets.
Review airborne instrumentation systems, technical plans, and documentation for technical adequacy and coordination.
Manage, use, and deconflict onboard systems and subsystems required for flight operations.
Provide technical advice and guidance on electronic systems to project personnel.
Provide inputs to cost estimates for instrumentation efforts and integration of avionics systems on weapons systems.
Attend test planning meetings and TIMs to define test instrumentation and data acquisition system development.
Provide technical advice for conducting EO/IR defensive systems tests.