Instrumentation Engineering Support Scientist and Engineer IIIEglin AFB, Florida Niceville, Florida HX5 is currently seeking a Instrumentation Engineer to join the TMAS team at Eglin AFB for the 96 TW (Test Wing). The 96TW is the T&E center for Air Force air-delivered weapons, navigation and guidance systems, Command and Control systems, and Air Force Special Operations Command systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Supports the developmental test and evaluation of C-130, B-52, and other fixed-wing aircraft.
- Performs duties onboard test aircraft during ground operations: pre-flight/pre-ground event instrumentation setup; interfacing with aircrew and test engineers during aircraft ground tests and operations; post-event instrumentation shutdown and media transportation.
- Develops instrumentation plans and detailed modification packages to support airworthiness certifications.
- Designs new aircraft and ground station instrumentation systems or modifications to existing equipment.
- Works with technicians to install instrumentation equipment to include data recorders, data busses, camera systems, audio recording, and discrete sensors on test aircraft.
- Troubleshoots, and repairs instrumentation systems as required to ensure mission readiness.
- Develops instrumentation packages to collect test data from aircraft data busses, video/audio systems, weapon systems, and other sources to support test objectives.
- Works as a member of an integrated product team to develop and test new capabilities for the AF.
- Works within the guidelines established in Government approved test procedures, method of test (MOT), and go or no-go criteria.
- Coordinates with integrated test team personnel to thoroughly define data collection requirements to obtain a valid assessment of test item performance.
- Reviews technical specifications and system design documents.
- Attends test meetings, technical interchange meetings, and design reviews.
- Travels to offsite locations and transports equipment as required; performs other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience:- Must have bachelor's or master's degree in an applicable engineering discipline and three (3) to ten (10) years of technical experience
- Associates degree in an applicable discipline can be substituted with sufficient relevant experience
- Must have experience instrumenting digital data busses, video, avionics, and communications systems.
- Must have experience with instrumenting and recording digital and analog sensors, including accelerometers, thermocouples and strain gauges.
- Must be able to physically work on or near aircraft in various locations and conditions, including during ground aircraft operations.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications is required.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:This full-time position requires 40 hours per week and offers a flexible work schedule Monday through Friday during core business hours.
Other Position Requirements:- Proof of U.S. Citizenship is a requirement for this position.
- Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance by date of hire.
- Must be able to travel, including air travel up to 25%.
HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401(k) plan with Company Match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Pet Insurance
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