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Overview

The Test Facilities Operation, Maintenance and Engineering ( **TFOME** ) team at the NASA Glenn Research Center, Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility in Cleveland, OH is searching for an Electrical Test Engineer to perform a variety of journeyman electrical trade functions such as the installation, maintenance, or repair of equipment for the generation, distribution, or utilization of electric energy.

TFOME is dedicated to excellence in service and to providing outstanding technical opportunities for our employees. We specialize in providing engineering and technical services in the areas of aero/space propulsion and power test facilities to NASA Glenn.

Compensation

The starting salary is $65,500.00 to $$139,949.20. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits

Amentum offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term and short term disability insurance, 11 Holiday days of paid time off, 56 days paid sick and PTO time, and parental leave.

This candidate will serve as the lead at an assigned test facility and for specific test projects assisting the current project lead engineer and civil servant lead engineer.

Responsibilities

+ Perform a scope of work involving study, design, implementation, and/or project management of a wide variety of electrical, instrumentation, control, and data systems for facilities, test related apparatus, and specialty hardware and software.

+ Design and develop electronic integrated circuits, controls, data and instrumentation hardware, subsystems, and systems for specialty processes, aerospace hardware, and test rigs; integrate pressure, temperature, cryogenic temperature sensors, flow, stress-strain, proximity and level measurement devices into process systems and test hardware.

+ Provide technical expertise for programming, setup, maintaining, and troubleshooting PC/Unix based systems, data acquisition systems, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).

+ Provide technical direction to electronics technicians and electricians in the installation, checkout, calibration, troubleshooting and operation of electrical, controls, data, and instrumentation hardware and systems.

+ Develop and update schematics, drawings, calibration documentation, technical procedures, etc.

+ Integrate controls and instrumentation into PLC hardware and software, design and specification of instrumentation, signal conditioning equipment, and integration with data acquisition systems.

+ Prepare purchase requisitions and hardware/software specifications for electronic/electrical equipment. Evaluate vendor proposals and provide technical recommendations for procurement.

+ Support large and small scale test operations including operations of control, instrumentation, and data systems.

+ Design and maintain communication networks running over TCP/IP.

+ Develop plans and requirements for upgrading and maintaining facility data acquisition systems and software.

+ Provide support for special tasks involving detailed engineering analyses.

+ Develop presentations, and present at or can be expected to be a part of design reviews, safety reviews, and other technical presentations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

A. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Works from ladders, scaffolding, catwalks, man-lifts, cab cranes, suspended platforms or cages, etc.

2. Works while bending, standing, stooping, kneeling, or in a prone position for extended time periods.

3. Works in closely confined spaces.

4. Lifts and carries items up to 50 pounds, sometimes up and down stairways, where lifting devices and hoists are not available.

5. Pushes and pulls heavy objects.

6. Ability to use hearing and vision protection and respiratory equipment.

7. One eye (minimum) correctable to 20/20.

8. Ability to distinguish eight color panel display.

B. WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. Work indoors and out in high and low temperatures and in all types of weather conditions.

2. Work in dusty, noisy, hot, high humidity, dirty, and greasy environment.

3. Work in areas where there may be materials that are irritating to eyes, nose, throat, and skin while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.

4. Work with other personnel in a group that is Team Oriented.

5. Accept and work within established policies and procedures pertaining to company rules and regulations.

C. MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT INVOLVED IN WORK TASKS

1. Up to 1½ ton trucks and vehicles

2. Fork lifts

3. Manlifts such as JLG, scissor lifts, and Bucket truck, etc.

4. Cranes

5. Mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic hand tools

Qualifications

+ A Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Computer, Electrical or related engineering discipline.

+ Specialized knowledge/experience of one or more aspects related to Electrical, Electronic, Data Systems or Computer Engineering.

+ Understanding of specialized devices such as limit switches, pressure, vacuum and flow switches, proximity detectors, flame and combustible gas detectors, photocells, thermocouples, transducers, etc.