Electrical Controls Engineer - Tunnel 9 - Employee Referral Eligible
Company: National Aerospace Solutions
Location: Silver Spring
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Title: Electrical Controls Engineer - Tunnel 9 - 2716 Function:
Engineering Position Type: Regular, Full-Time Pay Type: Exempt
Grade: 35-36 US Citizenship Required: Yes This opportunity is being
offered by National Aerospace Solutions, the team selected by the
U.S. Air Force to conduct Test and Operations Sustainment at the
Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC). Work will be
performed at the AEDC Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel No. 9 (Tunnel 9)
located in Silver Spring, Maryland. Tunnel 9 provides aerodynamic
simulation critical to hypersonic system development and hypersonic
vehicle technologies at speeds from Mach 7 to Mach 18, a capability
unmatched anywhere in the United States. Job Summary: The Controls
Engineer is responsible for sustainment and maintenance of the
electrical machinery and control systems required to achieve
reliable wind tunnel facility operations. Job Duties: Specific
tasks associated with this type of work include but are not limited
to: Provide facility pressure/temperature measurement, flow/valve
controls, process controls, and electrical distribution with a
safety focus. Responsible for long term reliability, availability,
and maintainability of the assigned facility control systems. Act
as technical point of contact for facility electrical and controls
engineering issues. Act as lead project engineer on facility
electrical component repair and sustainment projects Ensure proper
development of requirements, schedules, budget estimates and
statements of work for facility repair and refurbishment projects.
Perform system analyses, track system reliability, availability,
and cost parameters as well as maintaining system records and
configuration management and control. Maintain/upgrade control
systems utilizing LabView, National Instruments hardware (cDAQ,
cRIO, PXI) and PLC programming. Work closely with technicians and
electricians in the field and in a hands on setting to predict
performance, diagnose, and troubleshoot problems. May require
working in cramped or confined spaces on occasion. Conduct and
write up system safety hazard analyses and write clear work
instructions. It is a condition of employment to wear company
issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with
supervisory direction and company policy. Perform other related
duties as required. Basic Qualifications: B.S. degree in electrical
engineering from a regionally accredited college or university and
a minimum of 5 - 7 years of progressive and relevant engineering
experience. Current US Citizenship required Preferred
Qualifications: Relevant electrical engineering experience
troubleshooting, diagnosing, testing and measuring systems, field
engineering, or plant operation in large industrial plants,
utilities, process plants, etc. Prior experience/familiarity in
ground test/maintenance process or complex industrial operations
Demonstrated skill in oral and written communication Design
experience with Allen-Bradley. Experience with RSView. Experience
writing Scope of Work documents. Due to Air Force Security
requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC.
NAS is an Equal Opportunity Employer of
Minority/Women/Veterans/Disabled (AA/EOE). All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation,
gender identity and expression, pregnancy, physical or mental
disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any
other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Applicants with a physical or mental disability, who require a
reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring
process, may e-mail their request to [Click Here to Email Your
Resum]. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES to this address as they will
not be considered for employment opportunities.
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