Senior Instrumentation Engineer
Core
Hands-on technical authority for instrumentation and data acquisition across test programs for solid rocket motors and energetic materials.
Role type
Senior Instrumentation Engineer (Test & Measurement)
Builds
Sensor systems, signal conditioning, and DAQ infrastructure for R&D and production testing.
Domain
Aerospace defense / Energetic materials testing
Required skills
Multi-channel instrumentation design, Data acquisition system configuration, Sensor calibration management, Test documentation authoring, Signal chain troubleshooting, Mentorship
Preferred skills
Solid rocket motor test experience, LabVIEW/MATLAB proficiency
Technologies
NI PXI, NI CompactDAQ, DEWESoft, Wheatstone bridge, Accelerometers, Thermocouples, RTDs
Responsibilities
Design, specify, procure, install, calibrate, and validate instrumentation systems; Build and operate DAQ systems for test events; Develop and maintain calibration programs; Author instrumentation test documentation; Support test stand design and commissioning; Perform post-test data reduction and quality review; Troubleshoot instrumentation failures; Mentor junior engineers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC