Intrument Engineer IV

Job Title:

Instrument Engineer IV

Location:

GREENBELT, MD 20771 US (Primary)

Founded in 1979, Science and Technology Corporation (STC) provides award-winning scientific, engineering, and technical services to U.S. Government and industry partners. We are dedicated to advancing our customers’ missions through innovation, trusted partnerships, and science-driven engineering excellence. With integrity and precision, we deliver reliable solutions that make a real impact. At STC, we invest in our employees’ growth, well-being, and success—fostering a culture of respect, trust, and empowerment.

The Instrument Engineer IV supports NASA scientists by overseeing advanced instrument design and integration. This senior-level role includes field deployment, documentation, and management of engineering tasks.

ATMOS is a NASA support services contract that provides advanced scientific, engineering, and technical expertise to enable Earth and space science missions. The program supports research, data analysis, technology development, and mission operations across multiple NASA centers. Through ATMOS, our teams deliver innovative solutions that help advance NASA’s mission and expand scientific discovery.

• Oversee planning, design, and integration of instruments.
• Manage documentation of designs and drawings.
• Operate instruments at GSFC or field missions.
• Provide leadership/management to other instrument engineers.

• Paid Time Off Starting at 80 hrs/yr, 11 Federal holidays, and 40 hrs/yr Sick Leave
• 401K with up to 4% employer matching contribution
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account

• 10+ years of experience in instrument design.
• At least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
• Proficiency in LabVIEW for data acquisition.
• Strong knowledge of flight hardware design and assembly.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.