Instrument Engineer III

About Science and Technology Corporation (STC):

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 III plays a key role in the planning, design, and fabrication of advanced atmospheric measurement instruments. The role includes overseeing the electronic, mechanical, and software interfaces and supporting integration with platforms.

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.

In this role, the Instrument Engineer II will assist senior engineers and project scientists with the design, fabrication, and integration of atmospheric measurement instruments. The position emphasizes hands-on experience with hardware assembly, electronic systems, and software-controlled data acquisition, preparing instruments for use in both laboratory and field research.

• Lead instrument design and documentation.
• Support planning, design, and integration activities.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers on instrumentation projects.

• 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

Education & Requirements:

• B.S. in physics, optics, electrical, mechanical, or optical engineering, or
• High school diploma, plus four years of experience in a relevant technical position. This experience can include technical coursework at a college, university or community college, and may also include military training and experience. This experience is in addition to the experience required for the position level.
• 6 years of experience in instrument design.
• Strong proficiency in LabVIEW.
• Broad knowledge of mechanical, optical, and electronic instrument design.
• Flight hardware design and build experience desirable.

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.