Instrumentation Engineer - Wind Tunnel & Hypersonics

Job Description

CTR Group is seeking an Instrumentation Engineer - Wind Tunnel & Hypersonics, to work onsite at NASA Langley Air Force Base, Hampton, VA. Immediate opening and urgently hiring!

A Contract Position for 3-6 Months.

Salary: $140K

SUMMARY:

The Controls and Instrumentation Engineer – Wind Tunnel & Hypersonics will be responsible for design, implementation, test, and support of electrical equipment, wiring, control equipment and data acquisition systems used in wind tunnel and hypersonic ground test projects. This is a diverse role that includes designing and validating predominantly custom one-off equipment and components for new tunnel facilities as well as major capability upgrades to existing facilities.

Responsibilities:

Design & Analysis (30%) - Develop or reuse system design solution to meet customer requirements. Partner with designers and project team to deliver complete design package (drawings, BOMs, Etc.). Design and develop electronic subsystems, including data acquisition systems, control and integration of electro-mechanical valves and instrumentation (temperatures, pressures, flow, etc.), control loops, electrical control systems, junction boxes, and panel layouts.

Scope, Schedule, Budget (25%) - Perform engineering tasks on schedule and within budget. Ensure system design aligns with as-sold scope, customer requirements, quality standards, and industry codes. Communicate regularly with project team on status, issues, and variances to plan.

Document & Present (20%) - Document and present work in accordance with quality requirements. Prepare design criteria, calculation packages, procurement specifications, technical reports, validation plans, and product manuals. Participate and lead internal and customer design reviews.

Support (15%) - Interface with procurement, production, and installation teams to quickly resolve issues discovered during assembly and test. Travel to customer and subcontractor sites for design reviews, site surveys, and system commissioning.

Quote (10%) - Assist marketing in developing proposals for future work. Develop concepts, cost estimates, proposal write-ups, analyses, options, and recommendations.

Preferred Education / Experience:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from accredited university or related discipline.

5+ years of practical work experience in controls, electronics, data acquisition systems or similar role OR a combination of education and experience equivalent to above.

Due to security requirements, US Person status is required.

Preferred Knowledge / Ability:

Experience with design and implementation of automation or data acquisition systems in an industrial setting.

Proficiency with LabVIEW or PLCs with at least 5 years’ experience highly desired.

Strong PLC, electro-mechanical systems, and software programming experience strongly preferred.

Experience with one-line power diagrams and electrical load sizing

Experience with designing and reviewing P&ID drawing (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams).

Experience with sensor hardware selections (thermocouples, RTD’s, pressure transducers, LVTD’s, switches, etc.)

Must be a self-starter, able to balance priorities between multiple projects simultaneously.

Ability to work effectively and productively as an individual contributor and collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Demonstrated interpersonal skills and positive attitude.

CTR Group operates in the staffing and recruitment industry, Nationwide for over 35 years. We provide full-service staffing support for various sectors including Marine Trades, Heavy Industrial, Light Industrial, Commercial, Technical, Professional, Aerospace and Aviation, and Energy. We offer a range of placement options such as Direct Hire, Contract Labor, Temporary & Temp to Hire. CTR Group takes pride in its high ratings across various platforms, reflecting our commitment to excellence and our dedication to providing quality staffing and employment services.

CTR Group is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are selected based on qualifications and defined requirements of the job, not on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other protected status. Further, CTR Group encourages United States' Veterans and persons with disabilities to apply for positions for which they are qualified.

Company Description

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