Sr. Test Instrumentation Engineer

JOB TITLE: Sr. Test Instrumentation Engineer
LOCATION: Irvine, CA
PAY RATE: $85/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Design, develop, and support test instrumentation systems, including test software, fixtures, and racks for component acceptance/qualification, structural testing, materials testing, and environmental testing

• Select and implement instrumentation, signal conditioning, and data acquisition solutions to support testing requirements

• Configure, instrument, and troubleshoot test systems utilizing strain gages, string potentiometers, thermocouples, accelerometers, load cells, LVDTs, and pressure transducers

• Develop, modify, and maintain LabVIEW applications for automated testing and data acquisition systems

• Utilize National Instruments PXI, cRIO, cDAQ, and NI-DAQmx platforms to support testing and validation efforts

• Design and implement object-oriented software solutions in LabVIEW using by-value and by-reference architectures

• Support hardware system build, integration, and troubleshooting activities for test systems and equipment

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a concentration in a relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent industry experience

• 8+ years of experience in test instrumentation, including test software, fixtures, and/or racks used for component acceptance/qualification, structural testing, materials testing, or environmental testing

• Demonstrated experience in instrumentation selection, signal conditioning, and data acquisition

• Experience instrumenting strain gages, string potentiometers, thermocouples, accelerometers, load cells, LVDTs, and pressure transducers

• 3+ years of experience with National Instruments PXI, cRIO, or cDAQ data acquisition systems

• 5+ years of LabVIEW development experience in an industry environment (Certified LabVIEW Developer accreditation or equivalent preferred)

• Extensive NI-DAQmx experience

• Proven object-oriented design (OOD) experience and implementation of by-value or by-reference object-oriented designs in LabVIEW

• Working knowledge of source code control (Git or equivalent)

• Electrical engineering experience as applied to data acquisition and control (e.g., analog, digital, high-speed signal integrity)

• Hardware system build and integration experience

• Working knowledge of integration tools, including digital multimeters (DMMs), oscilloscopes, function generators, power supplies, loads, and hand tools

• Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical build tools, including wire cutters/strippers/crimpers and soldering irons

• Strong engineering analytical skills in test-relevant engineering areas

• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to juggle and complete multiple tasks across different disciplines and programs

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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