Control Systems Engineer II - Applied Science
Core
Develop control, automation, and data acquisition software for test and measurement systems validating multi-kilojoule-class pulsed lasers for air defense applications.
Role type
Control Systems Engineer II (IC)
Builds
Test and measurement systems for directed energy program
Domain
Defense / Inertial Fusion Energy / Laser Systems
Required skills
LabVIEW, Python, PID control, state machines, electrical schematics, oscilloscope/multimeter troubleshooting, industrial communication protocols, version control (Git), verification and validation practices
Preferred skills
Master's degree, laser/pulsed power/accelerator/aerospace/national lab experience, advanced LabVIEW architectures (Actor framework), DAQ systems/high-speed digitizers, industrial control platforms (Beckhoff TwinCAT/EtherCAT, PLCs), safety-related control concepts, instrumentation standards (SCPI, GPIB, USB), database management, sprint-based planning tools (Jira)
Technologies
LabVIEW, Python, RS-232/422/485, TCP/IP, EtherCAT, Git, Beckhoff TwinCAT, EtherCAT, PLCs, SCPI, GPIB, USB
Responsibilities
Develop control, automation, and data acquisition software in LabVIEW and Python; Integrate instrumentation, DAQ hardware, benchtop equipment, and custom electronics into test systems; Configure and commission timing, trigger, and interlock hardware; Interface with instruments over RS-232/422/485, TCP/IP, EtherCAT; Write and execute test procedures and prepare verification reports; Troubleshoot system, software, and hardware issues on the test floor; Maintain unit tests, automated regression tests, and version-controlled code; Support test campaigns including readiness checks and on-the-floor support; Gather feedback and implement improvements; Maintain controls documentation (I/O lists, signal lists, interface definitions, as-built records).