Instrumentation Engineer-Assistant Staff

Position Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Staff- Instrumentation Engineer to join the Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) team within the Fabrication Engineering Group. In this role, you will assist in the design, setup, and testing of advanced systems and subsystems used for national security and defense applications. You will work closely with senior engineers and researchers to support instrumentation, data acquisition, and testing activities that ensure the performance and reliability of prototypes and production systems.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Assist in the setup, calibration, and troubleshooting of test equipment used for assembly, integration, and testing.
• Support the development and implementation of test procedures and data acquisition systems.
• Help integrate instrumentation systems into test environments and assist with system performance evaluations.
• Provide support in analyzing test data and preparing reports to document results.
• Maintain and organize test equipment, calibration records, and related documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers to resolve technical issues and improve testing processes.
• Provide training to staff on ESD fundamentals and proper handling procedures leveraging existing course materials including live demonstration of key concepts.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of test equipment, and data acquisition technologies
• Experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, or power supplies
• Experience with software and operating systems such as: Microsoft Office Suite, Windows networking, PLC ladder logic, CAD Software, MATLAB.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with and train a diverse audience.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of environmental testing chamber hardware and instrumentation:
  • Vacuum chambers, components, mechanical design, instrumentation
  • Thermal chambers, software, maintenance
  • Multiplexers, data acquisition, vendors
  • Sensors, temperature, pressure, flow, analog and digital output
  • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks or AutoCAD) for test setup design
• Experience with automated testing, data acquisition and analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, LabVIEW, BenchVue)
• Familiar with aerospace testing methods, such as MIL-STD-810 and NASA GEVS
• Knowledge of electronics and the importance of ESD protection in the manufacturing and testing of electronic components

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong interest in working with advanced technologies in an engineering environment.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present, document, and report technical information.

THIS POSITION WILL BE ONSITE.