Instrumentation Operation Engineer

JT4

2d•$92,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The Instrumentation Operation Engineer will modify, install, test, evaluate, repair, and document airborne test instrumentation, and data acquisition systems, as well as the operation and performance of ground support equipment.

Requirements

The incumbent must have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution with 2 years of related engineering experience, or have an accredited Master of Science in Engineering.
The candidate must have professional knowledge of applicable engineering concepts and principles and familiarity with related engineering fields.
The candidate must have practical knowledge of test methods and practices sufficient to perform routine to more complex engineering procedures and to prepare or make minor modifications of standard test procedures or test equipment work instructions.
The incumbent should have a working knowledge of computer systems and computer-based engineering tools and must possess planning/organizing skills.
The incumbent must possess a valid, state issued driver's license.
Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

Analog and digital electronic fundamentals, familiar with various sensors like strain gauges, accelerometers, and thermal sensors, while also possessing an understanding of digital logic and EU conversions
Multi-meter, O-scope, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, to accomplish tasks such as checkout, calibration, troubleshooting and repair
Schematics, mechanical drawings, wire diagrams, wire repair, block diagrams and technical publications
IRIG 106 Telemetry Standards & TTC hardware/software
A variety of electrical, instrumentation, and avionics on aircraft including bench testing

Responsibilities

Conduct research and reference reading to assist higher-level engineers in obtaining technical information; keeps informed of currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applied to engineering specialty
Perform engineering tasks that are varied, with established deadlines that may be somewhat difficult in character
Plan and carry out successive engineering steps to resolve technical problems by standard practices and techniques such as tolerance studies and design calculations
Support projects with limited scope or parts of more complex projects with detailed instructions on the intent and scope of the documents to be prepared
Generate sections of design specifications of more complex projects or complete specifications of less complex projects
Using computer-assisted test methods, conduct laboratory investigations on equipment or systems
Assist in preparation of reports, correspondence, or technical studies
Prepare, delivers, and submits technical presentations for in-process design and review meetings
Perform a variety of engineering tasks under general supervision of a senior-level engineer and any other position-related duties as assigned or requested