Controls Engineer – Software & LabVIEW

Overview

Controls Engineer – Software & LabVIEW (ADV
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• Design, develop, and maintain LabVIEW-based control and data acquisition systems for ECLSS test stands and hardware.
• Integrate software with hardware components including sensors, actuators, and DAQ devices.
• Troubleshoot hardware/software integration issues and provide innovative solutions.
• Document software development processes including architecture, user manuals, and test procedures.
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists to define requirements and improve system functionality.
• Produce documentation and user training materials to assist users in the operation of software.

Education

A bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering is required. A degree from an ABET-accredited institution is preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Master’s degree with at least 3 total years of experience including control engineering and LabVIEW development, or a BS with at least 5 years of similar experience.

The candidate is required to have:

• Extensive experience with LabVIEW programming and integration with hardware systems.
• Strong understanding of wiring, electronics, and control systems.
• Technical integration experience working with a variety of engineering disciplines and project/program organizations.
• Outstanding negotiation skills demonstrated through complex technical problem solving and the capability to break down complex problems or issues into manageable pieces to facilitate resolution of technical concerns or issues.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, customer relation skills, and presentation skills.
• Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Desired (presence of one or more of these qualifications will be used as discriminating factors in selecting applicants):

• CLAD, CLD or CLA LabVIEW Certification.
• Familiarity with NPR 7150.2D and NASA software engineering processes.
• Experience with aerospace component testing and test stands.
• Knowledge of thermal/fluid systems and instrumentation.

Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (5%). Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods of time (100%).

Physical Requirements: Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%).

Equipment and Machines: Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance: Normal workday 7:30-4:30, Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity, and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Other Essential Functions: The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

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