Senior Specialist, Test Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
West Palm Beach, Floride
Job ID 20646L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
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Job Title: Senior Specialist, Test Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
Job ID: 20646
Job Location: Jupiter, FL
Job Schedule: 9/80
Job Description:
We are seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer working in a test operations environment supporting production and development rocket engine test programs. Responsibilities emphasize real-time plant operational support including extensive facility and integrated systems troubleshooting and immediate design correction analysis. Provide technician direction and actively participate with rocket engine test data and controls systems setups, process verifications, instrumentation and pre-run systems calibrations, data processing and post-test data validity reviews. Participate in development program budget estimates and provide implementation oversight of facility modification engineering packages using industry standards and specifications. Individual will work closely with multiple engineering organizations to accommodate customer requirements and expectations.
Essential Functions:
Candidate must be proficient with PC based controls applications, operating systems, algorithm development, and programming expertise with LabVIEW, C, and Python.
Qualified candidates must be knowledgeable of electrical/electronic principles and should have experience with an emphasis on the following:
- LabVIEW data acquisition and controls programming and associated industrial project applications
- Hands-on development, integration, operation and troubleshooting of instrumentation, controls systems, and controls equipment
- HMI Graphical Programming
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) – Hardware, Software, and programming
- Computer networking and industrial communication protocols
- Pneumatic valves and control hardware, systems, and applications
- Sensor circuits including but not limited to pressure, temperature, flow, vibration, proximity and force measurement
- Instrumentation and acquisition hardware specification and procurement
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Experience with Thrust Measurement Systems
- Cryogenic mass and volumetric flow measurements
- SQL Database Administration
- Familiarity with servo-hydraulic control systems
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