Sr. Test Instrumentation Engineer

JOB TITLE: Sr. Test Instrumentation Engineer
LOCATION: Irvine CA
PAY RATE: $85/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical dental and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary

Summary:

• Design develop and support test instrumentation systems including test software fixtures and racks for component acceptance/qualification structural testing materials testing and environmental testing

• Select and implement instrumentation signal conditioning and data acquisition solutions to support testing requirements

• Configure instrument and troubleshoot test systems utilizing strain gages string potentiometers thermocouples accelerometers load cells LVDTs and pressure transducers

• Develop modify and maintain LabVIEW applications for automated testing and data acquisition systems

• Utilize National Instruments PXI cRIO cDAQ and NI-DAQmx platforms to support testing and validation efforts

• Design and implement object-oriented software solutions in LabVIEW using by-value and by-reference architectures

• Support hardware system build integration and troubleshooting activities for test systems and equipment

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution with a concentration in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent industry experience

• 8 years of experience in test instrumentation including test software fixtures and/or racks used for component acceptance/qualification structural testing materials testing or environmental testing

• Demonstrated experience in instrumentation selection signal conditioning and data acquisition

• Experience instrumenting strain gages string potentiometers thermocouples accelerometers load cells LVDTs and pressure transducers

• 3 years of experience with National Instruments PXI cRIO or cDAQ data acquisition systems

• 5 years of LabVIEW development experience in an industry environment (Certified LabVIEW Developer accreditation or equivalent preferred)

• Extensive NI-DAQmx experience

• Proven object-oriented design (OOD) experience and implementation of by-value or by-reference object-oriented designs in LabVIEW

• Working knowledge of source code control (Git or equivalent)

• Electrical engineering experience as applied to data acquisition and control (e.g. analog digital high-speed signal integrity)

• Hardware system build and integration experience

• Working knowledge of integration tools including digital multimeters (DMMs) oscilloscopes function generators power supplies loads and hand tools

• Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical build tools including wire cutters/strippers/crimpers and soldering irons

• Strong engineering analytical skills in test-relevant engineering areas

• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to juggle and complete multiple tasks across different disciplines and programs

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract contract-to-hire and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering IT production maintenance and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation aerospace and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace aviation engineering maintenance aircraft design defense

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