Electrical Test Engineer - Power & Control Systems (PTC)

Sierra Lobo, Inc.

Sandusky, OH

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Sandusky, OH
POSTED
30+ days ago

Overview

The Test Facilities Operation, Maintenance and Engineering (TFOME) III contract at the NASA Glenn Research Center, Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio is searching for Electrical Test Engineers experienced in Power Systems and Controls to perform a scope of work involving study, design, implementation, and/or project management of a wide variety of electrical, instrumentation, control, and data systems for facilities, test related apparatus, and specialty hardware and software for the Propulsion Test Complex (PTC).

TFOME is dedicated to excellence in service and to providing outstanding technical opportunities for our employees. We specialize in providing engineering and technical services in the areas of aerospace propulsion and power test facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Designs and develops electronic integrated circuits, controls, data and instrumentation hardware, subsystems, and systems for specialty process systems, aerospace hardware, and test rigs. Integrates pressure, temperature, cryogenic temperature sensors, flow, stress-strain, proximity and level measurement devices into process systems and test hardware.
  • Provides technical expertise for programming, setup, maintaining, and troubleshooting PC/Unix based systems, data acquisition systems, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
    • Responsible for integration of controls and instrumentation into PLC hardware and software.
    • Responsible for design and specification of instrumentation, signal conditioning equipment, and integration with data acquisition systems.
  • Provides technical direction to electronics technicians and electricians in the installation, checkout, calibration, troubleshooting and operation of electrical, controls, data, and instrumentation hardware and systems.
  • Develops and updates schematics, drawings, calibration documentation, technical procedures, and quality control (ISO 9001) documentation.
  • Prepares purchase requisitions and hardware/software specifications for electronic/electrical equipment.  Evaluates vendor proposals and provides technical recommendations for procurement.
  • Supports large-and-small scale test operations including operations of control, instrumentation, and data systems.
  • Designs and maintains communication networks running over TCP/IP.
  • Provides support for training of other engineers and technicians.
  • Develops plans and requirements for upgrading and maintaining facility Data Acquisition Systems and software.
  • Provides support for special tasks involving detailed engineering analyses.
  • Develops presentations and presents at or can be expected to be a part of design reviews, safety reviews, and other technical presentations.
  • Qualifications

  • Requires a BS degree or higher in Computer, Electrical or related engineering discipline. Additional years of related experience may count as educational equivalence. Typically has specialized knowledge/experience of one or more aspects related to Electrical, Electronic, Data Systems or Computer Engineering. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are highly desirable.
  •  Strong communication and interpersonal skills are highly desirable.
  • Direct knowledge of C++, FORTRAN, Visual Basic, AUTOCAD, MATHCAD, and SPICE are highly desirable.  Familiarity with MS Office products is a must.
  • Direct knowledge of National Electric Code and familiarity with Hazardous Area and general OSHA safety classifications are highly desirable.
  • Direct knowledge of ISA Standards where applicable is highly desirable.
  • Understanding of cryogenics, power distribution systems to 480 VAC, basic semiconductor device theory, steady state and transient data acquisition systems are highly desirable.
  • Understanding of specialized devices such as limit switches, pressure, vacuum and flow switches, proximity detectors, flame and combustible gas detectors, photocells, thermocouples, transducers, etc.

About the Company

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Sierra Lobo, Inc.

What is important to you in a partner? Delivery? Performance? Technical excellence? Safety? Support services? Sierra Lobo understands how important each of these factors are to you, as well as many other factors needed to create an environment for success.

What is critical to you as a business? Sharing information or a need for updating your IT landscape? Leveraging, updating, or originating new technologies to meet your growth or revenue goals? Transitioning or implementing a tightly executed management program to reduce or maintain costs? Every day, Sierra Lobo team members pool their best talents, skills, resources, and technical experience, to address our customers’ challenges and requirements.

Sierra Lobo is not a typical small business. We provide the management expertise and research capabilities that many other companies our size lack. Our Technology Development and Engineering Center (TDEC) and Sierra Lobo Test Facility Center (SLTF) not only expand our capabilities, but also reduce costs for our customers and improve efficiency by providing reachback and in-house knowledge. Our priority is to maintain our small business atmosphere while offering customers the breadth and depth of an extensive menu of cost effective and competitive engineering services.

Risk reduction also plays a valued role in our approach to customer service. The decision you make in choosing and creating a partnership will eventually impact your reputation and profit line. We owe it to our customers to be professionally accountable, as well as to be financially sound and sustainable. You can safely choose to partner with Sierra Lobo because we have the resources to respond quickly with the financial stability, knowledge, and people, to the tasks at hand.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Merchandise Discounts, Paid Sick Days, 401K
FOUNDED
1993
WEBSITE
http://www.sierralobo.com/