Controls and Instrumentation Engineer

North Wind; Saint Paul (MN); Hybride; USD 100 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work environment

9/80 schedule with every other Friday

Résumé du poste

North Wind seeks a Controls and Instrumentation Engineer in Minnesota to design, implement, test, and support electrical equipment and data acquisition for wind tunnel and hypersonic tests.

The role emphasizes custom equipment development, system integration, and collaboration across disciplines. Hybrid work with occasional travel supports project delivery and innovation in hypersonic programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 5+ years of practical work experience in controls, electronics, data acquisition systems or similar role.
• Combination of education and experience equivalent to above.
• US Person status required due to ITAR requirements.

Responsabilités

• Design and analyze control systems, data acquisition, and instrumentation for wind tunnel and hypersonic tests.
• Plan tasks within schedule and budget, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Document design criteria, calculations, procurement specs, and reports; lead design reviews.
• Support procurement, production, and installation teams and travel for reviews and commissioning.
• Assist marketing with proposals, including concepts, estimates, and recommendations.

Connaissances

LabVIEW

PLC programming

Data acquisition systems

Electro-mechanical systems

Sensor integration

Formation

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Outils

LabVIEW

PLCs

P&ID drawings

Electrical load sizing

Description du poste

Controls and Instrumentation Engineer

NWT - Engineering Disciplines Full Time Minnesota FLM St Paul, MN, US

Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $140,000.00 Annually

Join North Wind - Accelerating National Advantage

At North Wind, we are advancing hypersonic technologies through cutting-edge research, system development, and flight testing. Our team drives innovation in high-speed aerodynamics, propulsion systems, and mission-critical components, supporting every phase of hypersonic programs - from R&D to flight testing, if you are passionate about pushing technological boundaries in a dynamic environment, we invite you to join us.

Summary

We are seeking a Controls and Instrumentation Engineer responsible for design, implementation, test, and support of electrical equipment, wiring, control equipment and data acquisition systems used in wind tunnel and hypersonic ground test projects. This is a diverse role that includes designing and validating predominantly custom one-off equipment and components for new tunnel facilities as well as major capability upgrades to existing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Design & Analysis -Develop or reuse system design solution to meet customer requirements. Partner with designers and project team to deliver complete design package (drawings, BOMs, Etc.). Design and develop electronic subsystems, including data acquisition systems, control and integration of electro-mechanical valves and instrumentation (temperatures, pressures, flow, etc.), control loops, electrical control systems, junction boxes, and panel layouts.
• Scope, Schedule, Budget -Perform engineering tasks on schedule and within budget. Ensure system design aligns with as-sold scope, customer requirements, quality standards, and industry codes. Communicate regularly with project team on status, issues, and variances to plan.
• Document & Present- Document and present work in accordance with quality requirements. Prepare design criteria, calculation packages, procurement specifications, technical reports, validation plans, and product manuals. Participate and lead internal and customer design reviews.
• Support - Interface with procurement, production, and installation teams to quickly resolve issues discovered during assembly and test. Travel to customer and subcontractor sites for design reviews, site surveys, and system commissioning.
• Quote- Assist marketing in developing proposals for future work. Develop concepts, cost estimates, proposal write-ups, analyses, options, and recommendations.

Preferred Education / Experience

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from accredited university or related discipline.
• 5+ years of practical work experience in controls, electronics, data acquisition systems or similar role or;
• A combination of education and experience equivalent to above.
• Due to security requirements, US Person status required.

Preferred Knowledge / Ability

• Experience with design and implementation of automation or data acquisition systems in an industrial setting.
• Proficiency with LabVIEW or PLCs with at least 5 years' experience highly desired.
• Strong PLC, electro-mechanical systems, and software programming experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with one-line power diagrams and electrical load sizing
• Experience with designing and reviewing P&ID drawing (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams).
• Experience with sensor hardware selections (thermocouples, RTD's, pressure transducers, LVTD's, switches, etc.)
• Must be a self-starter, able to balance priorities between multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively and productively as an individual contributor and collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and positive attitude.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally. Travel typically is less than 15%.

More flexibility. More balance. More time for what matters.

• Our team members enjoy the option of a hybrid work environment and the ability to have a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off: providing greater flexibility while supporting both professional success and personal well-being.

Due to U.S. State Department restrictions on access to technology, candidates must be “U.S. Persons” as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

North Wind is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

North Wind supports a safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.