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Electrical Engineer for Test Systems (early career)

Amentum · Huntsville, AL · 2 wk ago
On-siteQuality AssuranceFull-time

About the role

The Test Instrumentation Engineer will:

  • Perform setup and operation of data acquisition systems.
  • Coordinate transducer installation.
  • Write technical procedures to be performed by instrumentation technicians.
  • Calibrate signal conditioning hardware.
  • Generate noise and tolerance reports.
  • Operate the data acquisition system during structural testing.

Responsibilities

Duties include:

  • Coordination with NASA project level customers across organizations to ensure mission success.
  • Work with a diverse team of civil servants and contractors to design, develop, setup, and perform structural testing on space flight qualification hardware, and other mission critical hardware.
  • Participate in a Beyond Zero Safety Culture, attend safety meetings, task meetings, design reviews, and test readiness reviews as requested to support ESSCA and customer requirements.
  • Develop and deliver reports and presentations as requested to support ESSCA and customer requirements via Power Point and other various software packages.
  • Perform safety and certification training to support ESSCA and customer requirements.
  • Familiarity with OSHA standards.

Requirements

Qualifications:

  • External BS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering or related field with at least 5 years of experience in data acquisition is required.
  • Must be a US Citizen and have a STAR ID.

Skills

  • Experience with data acquisition techniques including extensive knowledge of common sensor types including strain gauges (pressure), thermocouples (temperature), load cells (force), and LVDTs (displacement).
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new software applications.
  • Basic instrumentation application - utilizing strain gauges, thermocouples, and displacement devices.
  • Familiarity with Machine Vision Image Processing/Correlation concepts and methods.
  • Experience with National instruments LabVIEW development software and or MATLAB for instrumentation acquisition and control.
  • Code generation in Windows or Linux operating systems.
  • Software quality control using QT or GTest libraries.
  • Raspberry Pi/Arduino, Python or C#/C++.
  • National Instruments Hardware.
  • Desire to conduct detailed hands-on work in a Lab testing environment on sub scale models to full scale structures in some of NASA’s largest indoor and outdoor test facilities.
  • Operation or development of Control Systems including feedback control loops.

Qualifications

  • Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a minimum of a Masters with at least 3 years of experience, or BS with at least 5 years of experience.
  • Must be a US Citizen and have a STAR ID.

Support Your Well-Being

Comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs, 11 paid holidays, paid time off, employee perks and much more. Plus, the option for flexible schedules and possible remote a few days a week (depending on customer requirements).

Pay

Compensation details for ES3 are provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Schedule

Normal workday is from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance; Paid time off and holidays; Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching); Educational reimbursement; Parental leave; Employee stock purchase plan; Tax-saving options; Disability and life insurance; Pet insurance.

Original Posting

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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