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Responsibilities: As a Data Acquisition Engineer, your expertise will provide valuable insight into the development, test, and certification of propulsion systems at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). In this role, you will also provide insight for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program as a part of a multi-discipline team with the charter to assure flight safety for America’s next generation of manned Low-Earth Orbit launch vehicles.
Primary job duties include engaging with propulsion system development teams to provide support related to basic data management and data analysis of high-speed data acquired from engine and component level testing of advanced propulsion systems. Data management shall include acquiring, converting, processing, and packaging high speed data from propulsion system testing, as well as reviewing and verifying the results.
In addition, you will provide hardware support related to the Multi-Channel Integrated Dynamic Data Acquisition System (MIDDAS) and the Real-Time Vibration Monitoring System (RTVMS) during engine and component level testing. You will also provide MIDDAS and RTVMS hardware and software maintenance, software enhancements and implement hardware upgrades on an as needed basis, as well as provide operational support of these two systems - including system installation and setup, operation during test, and validation and delivery of test data.
A BS degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering or related field and a minimum of 10 years of experience is required. Degree from an ABET accredited institution is preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D. with a minimum 4 years of experience; Masters with at least 8 years of experience, or a BS with at least 10 years of experience.
Required Skills:
- Experience in the application of digital signal analysis techniques on high-speed test data.
- Proficiency in Python software development, as well as experience in signal analysis and processing.
Desired Skills:
- Experience with the signal processing software PC-Signal is highly desired.
- Experience in the development and application of high-speed data acquisition hardware (such as National Instruments) is desired.
Essential FunctionsWork EnvironmentOffice environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (<15%)
Physical RequirementsRequires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (40%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%).
Equipment and MachinesRequires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).
AttendanceNormal workday is from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.
Other Essential FunctionsThe ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others. STAR ID is required to access Marshall Space Flight Center.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.
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