We are seeking an experienced Electrical Test Engineer to support facility and test engineering as part of a contract at NASA Glenn Research Center.
The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and project managing electrical, instrumentation, control, and data systems for facilities, test apparatus, and hardware/software.
Main Responsibilities:
* Designs and develops electronic circuits, controls, data and instrumentation hardware, subsystems, and systems for specialty process systems, aerospace hardware, and test rigs.
* Integrates sensors for pressure, temperature, cryogenics, flow, stress-strain, proximity, and level measurement into process and test hardware.
* Provides technical expertise in programming, setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of PC/Unix systems, data acquisition systems, and PLCs.
* Guides electronics technicians and electricians in installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and operation of electrical and instrumentation hardware and systems.
* Develops and updates schematics, drawings, calibration documentation, procedures, and quality control documentation.
* Prepares purchase requisitions and specifications, evaluates vendor proposals, and makes technical procurement recommendations.
* Supports test operations, including control, instrumentation, and data systems management.
* Designs and maintains TCP/IP communication networks.
* Provides training support for engineers and technicians.
* Develops plans for upgrading Data Acquisition Systems and software.
* Supports detailed engineering analyses for special tasks.
* Prepares and presents technical documentation for design reviews and safety reviews.
* Integrates controls and instrumentation into PLC hardware/software.
* Designs and specifies instrumentation and signal conditioning equipment, ensuring integration with data acquisition systems.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical or Electronic Engineering/Technology.
* Knowledge of combustion facilities, rotating machinery, fuels, process systems, hydraulic systems, wind tunnels, or propulsion test facilities is beneficial.
* Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in teams are essential.
* Flexibility to work shifts and/or weekends may be required due to testing nature.