LabVIEW / DAQ Controls Engineer

Job Description

Overview

Engineer IV – LabVIEW / DAQ Controls Engineer

LOCATION: Cape Canaveral, FL

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: BI investigation

TRAVEL: Limited; as needed

Must be US citizen

Astrion is seeking a mid-level Controls & Data Acquisition Engineer (Engineer IV) to support advanced In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) technology development efforts for future lunar and Martian missions. This role will be embedded within NASA’s engineering laboratories at Kennedy Space Center, including the Applied Chemistry Lab (ACL), Cryogenic Test Lab (CTL), and Swamp Works.

The selected candidate will play a critical role in the design, development, integration, and testing of reactor and purification systems, with a strong focus on LabVIEW-based control systems, sensor integration, and high-quality data acquisition in harsh and extreme environments.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline

7+ years of relevant engineering experience

OR Master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience

3+ years of hands-on experience with:

National Instruments LabVIEW (strongly preferred) or equivalent DAQ/control systems

Demonstrated experience with instrumentation, including:

Thermocouples

Pressure sensors

Limit switches

Current and voltage sensors

Experience developing and implementing data acquisition and logging systems

Experience working with hardware control systems and actuator integration

Familiarity with communication protocols such as RS232, I2C, CAN, and/or EtherCAT

Experience developing and executing test plans and interpreting experimental results

Proven ability to write technical reports and engineering documentation

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

Experience working with harsh or extreme environments (thermal, vacuum, cryogenic, or high-pressure systems)

Understanding of In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) concepts and challenges

Familiarity with lunar regolith or planetary surface systems

Experience supporting NASA or aerospace R&D environments

Experience integrating hardware and software systems in testbeds or prototype systems

Exposure to model-based design, controls theory, or real-time systems

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design, develop, and implement DAQ (Data Acquisition) and control systems using National Instruments LabVIEW or similar platforms

Instrument ISRU reactor and purification systems with sensors capable of operating under extreme thermal, pressure, and environmental conditions

Develop and implement closed-loop control systems for heaters, actuators, and other hardware components

Integrate and command hardware including:

Stepper motors and motor drivers

Linear actuators

Heating elements and control devices

Acquire, process, filter, and log high-quality sensor data for analysis and reporting

Develop and troubleshoot systems using common communication protocols (RS232, I2C, CAN, EtherCAT)

Support system integration, checkout, and testing in laboratory and simulated space environments

Develop test plans, procedures, and execution strategies for technology development and validation

Analyze experimental data and generate formal technical reports, documentation, and publications

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, chemical, and systems engineers

Generate and maintain engineering drawings, primarily electrical schematics with some mechanical documentation

Work Environment

Hands-on laboratory and test environment across multiple facilities

Combination of hardware integration, software development, and experimental testing

Collaborative, fast-paced R&D setting with evolving requirements and high-impact outcomes

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