Instrumentation Engineer

Sa Techinc; Maryland; On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Recognition

Above-Average Compensation

Competitive Benefits

Ongoing Training and Development

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Sa Techinc in Patuxent River, MD is searching for an Instrumentation Engineer to design, develop, and evaluate advanced Special Flight Test Instrumentation (SFTI) systems. Candidates should have experience in instrumentation design, programming, and flight test support. This role includes managing technical projects, providing technical authority on data processing matters, and supporting various military aircraft systems. The position offers competitive pay and various employee benefits, emphasizing continuous training and recognition.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of relevant experience is highly desirable.
• Experience in design and programming of instrumentation.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs solo and 50-100 lbs with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Manage instrumentation systems design, integration, calibration, and flight support.
• Support VX-20 for E-2D and P-8.
• Perform post-flight data processing and validation.

Skills

Experience with flight test instrumentation

Data processing hardware/software

Microsoft Office

Microsoft SharePoint

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Relevant degree with intern experience

Job description

Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Work Location: Patuxent River, MD

Pay Details: $80,000 - $90,000 / year

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is a progressive and well-established Department of War (DoW) contractor specializing in Range operations and maintenance (O&M); weapons testing; facilities management; aerial, ground and seaborne targets O&M; technical, logistics and other engineering support; systems integration; electronics and communications maintenance services; and a growing cybersecurity business. We are highly focused and, among other efforts, currently operate a dozen active test and/or training ranges for the Army, Air Force and Navy. Our 36-year heritage is founded on supporting complex and diverse DoW programs and we’ve developed a standout reputation for providing the highest quality services, superior workmanship and cost-effective results while achieving complete customer satisfaction.

At the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division in Patuxent River, MD, SA-TECH supports the Aircraft Instrumentation Division (AID) of the Prototyping, Experimentation, and Instrumentation (PIE) Department and we are currently looking to hire an Instrumentation Engineer to serve as an authoritative technical specialist responsible for the design, development, construction, and test and evaluation of complex, advanced Special Flight Test Instrumentation (SFTI) systems and sub-systems, with special expertise in the area of data processing hardware and software.

This engineer acts as a technical authority concerning SFTI data processing matters and performs the research and development necessary to provide complex, advanced hardware and software for use in support of flight test data operations. The engineer performs investigations into the availability of commercial hardware to advance capabilities in the area of aircraft data acquisition. In this role, you'll provide advice to customer leadership and senior staff personnel on a broad range of unusual and complex technical matters in the area of aircraft testing and data processing. You'll create and manage the processes and procedures necessary for customer personnel to perform post-flight data processing utilizing knowledge of airborne data acquisition and processing systems theory and operations.

Basic Duties

• Support VX-20 for E-2D and P-8.
• Instrumentation system design, integration, calibration, and flight support.
• Manage small to medium instrumentation projects to include cost, schedule, and performance.
• Instrumentation includes providing support from the design, programming, and build of the instrumentation through and including the ground test and/or flight test by performing pre‑flights, post‑flights, re‑calibrations, flight support at the ground station, data validation, and data playback.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Conditions

• Conditions will vary although most work will be performed in enclosed buildings.
• Work will include sitting, standing, walking, lifting and reaching.
• Must be capable of lifting 50 lbs. solo and 50‑100 lbs. assisted by others.
• Working hours are 0530 to 1500 or 0600-1530.
• Sometimes need to work flex working hours, sometimes need to work overtime.
• May require periodic travel.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two to three (2‑3) years of relevant experience would be highly desirable.
• A degree with intern experience is acceptable.
• Experience with flight test instrumentation associated with the design and programming of the instrumentation to collect, store, and transmit the data required to meet customer's needs.
• Recent experience with flight test instrumentation and associated programming and validation tools is desired (not required).
• Working knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office and Microsoft SharePoint.
• Current Driver’s License required; must be able to be insured through company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
• U.S. Citizenship required and you must be able to obtain a U.S. DoW Secret Security Clearance prior to hire date and maintain a Secret clearance throughout employment.
• All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver Record, and Criminal Background Investigation.

What We Offer

• Employee Recognition
• Above-Average Compensation
• Competitive Benefits
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Benefits Offered

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• PTO and Holidays
• Vacation and Sick Leave

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and evaluate all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. We participate in the E-Verify system to verify work authorization in the U.S.

All responses will be handled with strict confidentiality.

** Please note that any provided salary information is a general guideline. SA-TECH considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education, training, and skills as well as market and business considerations when extending offers.