ID&C Instrumentation Engineer



(Multiple Positions Available:

An exciting career opportunity exists for entry-level Instrumentation and Data System Engineers with primary responsibility for upgrading and maintaining sensors and data acquisition systems for measuring various aspects of aerospace systems’ performance while undergoing ground testing at simulated flight conditions. Typical measurements include force, strain, pressure, temperature, vibration, acceleration. acoustics, etc. Instrumentation and Data Systems Engineers will employ the concepts of electronics; sensor selection and calibration; signal conditioning; analog-to-digital conversion; analog and digital signal processing; and data acquisition, storage and processing to design, implement, operate and/or maintain the systems required to make the highly complex and accurate measurements required to characterize test article performance while undergoing ground test and evaluation.

nLogic is a teaming subcontractor to the National Aerospace Solutions, LLC team contracted by the U.S. Air Force to conduct Test and Operations Sustainment at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee.  AEDC operates more than 55 aerodynamic and propulsion wind tunnels, rocket and turbine engine test cells, space environmental chambers, arc heaters, ballistic ranges and other specialized units located in six states. Many of the complex's test units have capabilities unmatched elsewhere in the United States; some are unique in the world. AEDC’s mission is to conduct developmental test and evaluation for the Nation through modeling, simulation, ground and flight test.  Execution of the mission requires a large team of highly qualified and dedicated professionals from multiple technical disciplines to effectively accomplish the objectives of our test customers.

Candidate will perform work, generally within Instrumentation and Data Acquisition System Engineering, which involves the preparation, interpretation or review of calculations, specifications, plans, investigations, surveys, structures, systems or equipment with relatively few complex features. Candidate will evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering methods, techniques, procedures and criteria, using independent judgment in making adaptations and modifications. Work tasks performed under the general guidance of more senior engineering staff include: Interface with internal and/or external customers to ensure understanding of system and/or test requirements. Development of system and subsystem requirements. Instrumentation and Data System design, development, maintenance, and/or test operations support. System and/or test configuration design, including conceptual and detailed sketches and layouts. Preparation of specifications and design calculations. Preparing designs, drawings and data under the supervision of a more experienced engineer. Preparation of engineering studies and reports. Preparation of material quantity estimates for test and/or design projects. Uses engineering computer aided design/computer aided engineering (CAD/CAE) tools. System troubleshooting and return-to-service. System Verification and Validation Test Development/Execution. Draft letters for replies to vendor correspondence. Monitor schedule for own work. Review design documents of equipment manufacturers or subcontractors of a low to moderate degree of complexity, and prepare comments and recommendations. It is a condition of employment to wear company issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.

Required: Candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering or aerospace engineering from an accredited college or university (ABET accreditation preferred). Participates in and fosters a work environment that is based upon openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction. Basic English language skill in oral and written communication.

Desired: Active security clearance is not required but desired. Basic technical knowledge of engineering systems, engineering calculations, applications of engineering methods and construction methods and materials, and application of computer aided engineering (CAE)/computer aided design (CAD) tools to engineering problems. Passed Fundamentals of Engineering or equivalent examination from a recognized state licensing board. Developmental experience such as practical work experience in design engineering or other relevant types of engineering such as systems startup, field engineering, or plant operation in large industrial plants, utilities, process plants or other engineering/construction firms. Developmental experience with transducers, sensors, electrical circuits, signal processing, and data acquisition systems used to measure temperature, pressure, force, flow, acceleration, vibration, and other physical phenomena common to aerospace systems testing. Coursework or experience in the design or application of sensors used to convert physical phenomenon into electrical signals. Coursework or experience in signal processing and analysis methodologies. Coursework or experience in analog and digital filtering methodologies. Coursework or experience in application of Analog-to-Digital and Digital-to-Analog conversion methodologies. Coursework or experience in the integration of sensors, signal conditioning, filtering, A/D conversion, etc. in the measurement of physical phenomenon. Coursework or experience in the development and/or application of Instrumentation and Data Acquisition software. Coursework or experience in the analysis of measurement uncertainty. Coursework or experience in the calibration of instrumentation.

Candidates must be a US citizen. No Security Clearance needed. Candidate must be able to pass a background check that will result in the issuance of a Common Access Card (CAC) before starting work. This is a full-time position, located at Arnold Air Force Base in Tullahoma, TN.