Instrumentation Engineer

Nominal • Los Angeles, CA

265d • $150,000 - $170,000

About The Position

As an Instrumentation Engineer at Nominal, you will play a critical role in integrating our Connect platform with real-world test environments. Your responsibilities will include developing and deploying software interfaces for test stand instruments, flight computers, and control systems, ensuring seamless data acquisition and automation. This hands-on role requires both technical expertise and adaptability, as you will work directly with customers, writing code that interacts with hardware in various environments, including test stands, clean rooms, and industrial setups. Success in this role requires strong problem-solving skills, the ability to troubleshoot software-to-hardware integrations, and a passion for optimizing test and validation workflows.

Requirements

• Hands-on Hardware Experience: Comfortable working with data acquisition systems (DAQs), flight computers, and test stand instruments.
• Software Proficiency: Strong Python skills, with experience in VISA, SCPI, Serial communication, and systems-level programming (C or Rust).
• Engineering Mindset: Able to read hardware manuals, interpret communication protocols, and implement effective software solutions.
• Problem Solver: Thrive in dynamic environments where troubleshooting and persistence are key.
• Technical Communication: Ability to translate complex system requirements into clear, actionable solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Commercial Test Tools: Familiarity with LabVIEW, FlexLogger, or Veristand.
• Experience in High-Performance Environments: Background in propulsion test stands, flight testing, or experimental physics labs.
• College Engineering Leadership: Former lead of solar car, F1 racing, or robotics teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop & Deploy: Write Python-based software to interface with customer test stand instruments using SCPI, PyVISA, PySerial, and NI-DAQmx.
• Integrate Systems: Automate data collection and control processes for a wide range of aerospace and defense test environments.
• Support Critical Missions: Work directly with customers to ensure their test setups are optimized and fully operational.
• Problem Solve in Real Time: Troubleshoot hardware-software interfaces in dynamic, high-stakes environments.
• Shape the Future: Define best practices for integrating Connect with real-world hardware, directly influencing Nominal's product roadmap.

Benefits

• 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Unlimited PTO and sick leave
• Free lunch, snacks, and coffee
• Professional Development Stipend
• Annual company retreats

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees