Industrial Controls & Automation Engineer

We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day.

The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.

This position is responsible for PLC development, maintenance, and testing within the KGCS Software organization. This
team is responsible for monitoring the health and status of all PLCs within the health network and emergency safing. 

Responsibilities:

• Monitor test hardware calibration dates and ensure equipment does not go overdue for calibration.
• Complete all PLC build requests and monitor the build status.
•  Keep all affected Configuration Management Control Items updated with the latest code.
• Learn testing procedures and be knowledgeable about their process.
• Monitor all Development Activities pertaining to PLC development.
•  Address Non-Conformance issues and troubleshoot as necessary.
• Have a general understanding PLCs and duties surrounding their development.
• Attend and provide support for team meetings.

Qualifications: 
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering or technical equivalent from an accredited institution.

Depending on the candidate’s experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

Highly Desirable:

• Experience with PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) Software development, maintenance, and integration processes.
• Experience with formal test activities and processes.
• Experience interfacing with Customers and Management.
• Demonstrated written and verbal presentation skills for delivery of technical subject matter to internal and external customers, and the management team.

Physical Requirements

• Will be required to climb stairs to access equipment for troubleshooting.
• Climbing ladders and platforms will be necessary.
• Will be required to wear hearing protection, eye protection and other associated personal protective equipment.
• Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing.
• Physical requirements are sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures.
•  Must be able to work in tight confined space areas.

 Work Environment

• All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and Company safety standards.
• Will be required to work inside and outside throughout the test complex.
• Position requires daily individual to travel to different areas on site.
• Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand is required to access various locations on the facility.

 Equipment and Machines

• Cranes and other heavy equipment such as crane carriers, Hi-Rangers, man lift platforms, hydraulic lifts, spider staging, converter dollies, cargo lift trailers, and tractor/trailers.
• Operate computer terminals, personal computers, and related computer peripheral equ