Sr. Controls Engineer – Software & LabVIEW
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Join our team supporting NASA’s Environmental Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS) for the International Space Station (ISS), commercial space partnerships, and future exploration missions including Artemis and Mars campaigns. This mid-career role involves leadership in controls engineering, software development, and LabVIEW integration for mission-critical systems. You will mentor team members, balance workloads, and act independently on technical matters while contributing to projects that have a significant impact on NASA programs.
The candidate will provide and perform the following tasks:
- Design, develop, and maintain LabVIEW-based control and data acquisition systems for ECLSS test stands and hardware.
- Integrate software with hardware components including sensors, actuators, and DAQ devices.
- Troubleshoot hardware/software integration issues and provide innovative solutions.
- Document software development processes including architecture, user manuals, and test procedures.
- Collaborate with engineers and scientists to define requirements and improve system functionality.
- Assist in problem resolution and task completion through mentoring and guidance.
- Distribute and balance team workload; monitor work to ensure requirements and deadlines are met.
- Plan and develop engineering projects addressing unique or controversial problems with significant organizational impact.
- Maintain liaison with internal and external stakeholders, acting independently on technical matters.
Here's What You'll Need:
A bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering is required. A degree from an ABET-accredited institution is preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D., with a minimum 14 years of experience, Masters with at least 18 years of experience, or BS with at least 20 years of experience.
The candidate is required to have:
- Extensive experience with LabVIEW programming and integration with hardware systems.
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