Load Control Engineer - R

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Position Description

The Control Systems Engineer will

Operate, maintain and troubleshoot existing test control systems. Perform setup and modification of existing test control systems. Specify and tune feedback control loop algorithms for optimum performance. Design and implement new test control systems. Coordinate transducer and actuator installation, writing technical procedures to be performed by technicians.

Job Duties will include

Coordination with NASA customers across organizations to ensure mission success. Work with a diverse team of civil servants and contractors to design, develop, set up, and perform structural testing on space flight qualification hardware, and other mission critical hardware. Participate in 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. Perform safety and certification training to support ESSCA and customer requirements.

Qualifications

A degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or Physics with at least 2 years of experience in control systems is required. A degree from an ABET accredited institution is preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D. with a minimum 4 years of experience; MS with at least 8 years of experience, or a BS with at least 10 years of experience. The ideal candidate will be an Engineer with a strong sampling of the following skills and a desire to learn in depth: Excellent verbal and writing skills. Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic fluid control systems, valves and actuators for automated control of position, force, pressure and velocity. Experience with electric motor control systems, Variable Frequency Drives or servo-motors. Experience with embedded systems and microcontrollers such as Raspberry Pi, Arduino, cRIO or similar. Experience with communication protocols such as ethercat, profinet, RS-232, RS485, CAN, I2C, SPI Experience with data acquisition hardware such as cDAQ, PXI, HBK, Dewetron, Dewesoft, Gantner or similar hardware. Knowledge of basic instrumentation applications - utilizing strain gauges, load cells, pressure transducers, thermocouples, and displacement sensors. Desire to conduct detailed hands-on work in a Lab testing environment on sub scale models to full scale structures in some of NASAs largest indoor and outdoor test facilities. Star ID will be required to obtain access to MSFC. Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language. We are a background screening, drug-free workplace. ASED offers a partnership in which you can grow personally and professionally within a framework of strong leadership, competitive compensation, and rewarding career paths. Come join our team on the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract whose work is destined to have a long-range effect on future generations! For more information on why Huntsville is known as one of the smartest cities in the nation, check out these websites: (link removed) (link removed) (link removed) (link removed) (link removed) To review career opportunities and to submit your resume for Amentum Space Exploration Division in Huntsville, AL, visit (link removed) Select Career Opportunities to reach ASED jobs o Search & choose Job by title o Upload your resume to apply online o Sign-in / Register your profile / Set up Job Alerts