Forces To Invent The Future

InstrumentationandDataAcquisitionHardwareEngineer

$83–125k Palmdale, California, United States; Edwards AFB, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Instrumentation and Data Acquisition Hardware Engineer at Forces To Invent The Future. Skills: Instrumentation, Data Acquisition, Hardware Integration, Test Engineering. Respond to technical issues. Utilize work instructions”

What You'll Achieve.

Maximize utility of test resources; Meet schedule requirements; Meet technical requirements

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting systems; Root cause analysis; Resolve issues

Eligibility Requirements

Relocation assistance, Clearance required, Secret clearance, 50% travel, Overtime required, Odd shifts required, Weekend work required, Willing to work various shifts, Ability to obtain SAP clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor of Science in STEM, 2 years experience, Master of Science in STEM, 0 years experience, Basic understanding of troubleshooting, Experience with Microsoft Window Family, Experience with AutoCAD, Experience with MatLab, Familiarity with Symvionics IADS software, Familiarity with Mission Control Room, Active US Government Secret clearance, Ability to obtain SAP clearance, Ability to work various shifts

Nice to Have

Electronics background, Analog and Digital Communications background, Digital Signal Processes background, Computer Communication Networks background, Embedded Systems background, Experience in Flight Test environments, Experience in Lab Test environments, Experience using oscilloscopes, Experience using waveform generators, Experience with Strain Gages, Experience with Accelerometers, Experience with Pressure Transducers, Experience with instrumentation sensors, Knowledge of MIL-STD-1553, Knowledge of IEE-1394, Knowledge of ARINC-429, Knowledge of RS232, Knowledge of RS422, Experience using Symvionics IADS software, Experience working in Mission Control Room, Experience post-test processing data, Experience using TTCWare Application Software, Experience working Curtiss-Wright TTC Data Acquisitions Systems, Ability to write scripts, Ability to write GUIs, Ability to write small-scale applications, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Degree with Instrumentation data experience

What You'll Do.

Respond to technical issues

Utilize work instructions

Utilize design models

Utilize specifications

Establish long term planning

Define changes in testing procedures

Define new testing requirements

Help define automated test strategies

Clarify work instructions

Modify work instructions

Create test Concept of Operations

Maximize utility of test resources

Meet schedule requirements

Meet technical requirements

Coordinate integrated testing

Review test requirements

Evaluate test requirements

Ensure compliance with policies

Ensure compliance with procedures

Identify process improvements

Capture feedback from operations

Incorporate feedback into installation

Collaborate with resource groups

Perform technical impact assessments

Perform planning assessments

Perform strategy assessments

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with other resource groups

Process & Methodology

Long term planning

Full Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 50% of the Time ## **Description** At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. **Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Flight Test Instrumentation Integration Engineer to join our Systems Integration, Test, and Evaluation (SIT &E) team. The selected candidate will perform a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, or software areas.** As an Instrumentation and Data Acquisition Engineer you’ll be part of the design, development, integration, configuration and test of a real-time, hardware in the loop (HITL), Data Acquisition Systems (DAS). Tasking will include design, development, verification and acceptance testing of data builds and real time Mission Control Room configuration files using Symvionics IADS software This is a 100% on-site role with work primarily performed in Palmdale, CA and Edwards AFB, CA. Overtime, odd shifts, and weekend work will occasionally be required. Key Responsibilities: * Promptly respond to technical issues that arise on the production floor utilizing work instructions, design models, and specifications * Establish on article lo

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