Instrumentation Engineer

GMRE•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 helps define instrumentation requirements for tests, assesses whether instrumentation supports analysis requirements, and assists with test data collection requirements and ensuring instrumentation packages meet them. The engineer conducts analysis of test data requirements; selects measurement methods; designs sensor configurations, data systems, and camera installations; coordinates fabrication and hardware preparation; and prepares modification proposals, technical procedures, directives, and engineering instructions. The role also supports installation of test instrumentation on test aircraft and weapon systems, reviews airborne instrumentation plans and documentation, and manages and deconflicts onboard systems needed for flight operations. The position provides technical guidance on electronic and avionics systems, contributes to instrumentation cost estimates, supports EO/IR defensive systems testing, and participates in test planning meetings and technical interchange meetings (TIMs). The engineer monitors project quality, schedule, cost, and the quality of data produced. Occasional travel for meetings, training, or site visits may be expected. A minimum active U.S. SECRET clearance, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass a background check for access to work-location installation bases are required.

Requirements

Three to ten years of experience in the applicable discipline.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the applicable discipline.
Active U.S. SECRET security clearance and submission to 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 to gain access to the specific work-location installation bases.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
Ability to function in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to work flexible hours and respond on short notice as needed.
Ability to maintain a professional appearance.

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed engineering analysis of test data requirements for systems to be tested.
Determine suitable methods for measuring required phenomena.
Design sensor configurations, data systems, camera installations, and related instrumentation.
Arrange for fabrication of special devices.
Prepare modification proposal packages and ensure planned modifications are technically correct.
Prepare technical procedures and directives for proper operation of instrumentation systems.
Research local supply sources and advise on availability of commercially available items and components.
Prepare letters of instruction specifying engineering and fabrication support needed to produce in-house hardware.
Coordinate and monitor system hardware preparation to ensure timely completion, compatibility, and integration into a functional system.
Assist with installation of test instrumentation systems on test aircraft and weapon systems.
Monitor instrumentation support, service quality, data quality, and compliance with time and cost schedules.
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.
Provide inputs on integration of avionics systems on board weapon 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.