Instrument Engineer I
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Job Location:
Greenbelt, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 80 - 105
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Science and Technology Corporation (STC):
Founded in 1979 Science and Technology Corporation (STC) provides award-winning scientific engineering and technical services to U.S. Government and industry partners. We are dedicated to advancing our customers missions through innovation trusted partnerships and science-driven engineering excellence. With integrity and precision we deliver reliable solutions that make a real impact. At STC we invest in our employees growth well-being and successfostering a culture of respect trust and empowerment. Join our world-class team and help shape the future of science and technology.
- Employment Category:Full-Time
- Location:Greenbelt MD On-site
- Travel: Some (field campaigns possible)
- Security Clearance: None
- Citizenship:Requires U.S. Citizenship
- Salary: $80K - $105K
Job Description:
Science and Technology Corporation (STC) is seeking an Instrument Engineer I to support the ATMOS (Atmosphere Support) Contract at NASAs Goddard Space Flight Center. The ATMOS contract supports NASAs Earth Sciences Division by advancing atmospheric research through instrument design laboratory testing and field deployment.
ATMOS is a NASA support services contract that provides advanced scientific engineering and technical expertise to enable Earth and space science missions. The program supports research data analysis technology development and mission operations across multiple NASA centers. Through ATMOS our teams deliver innovative solutions that help advance NASAs mission and expand scientific discovery.
In this role the Instrument Engineer I will assist senior engineers and project scientists with the design fabrication and integration of atmospheric measurement instruments. The position emphasizes hands-on experience with hardware assembly electronic systems and software-controlled data acquisition preparing instruments for use in both laboratory and field research.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Assist in the design and assembly of atmospheric measurement instruments.
- Support hardware testing and troubleshooting in laboratory environments.
- Contribute to integration of electronic mechanical and software interfaces.
- Document designs results and system configurations.
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off Starting at 80 hrs/yr 11 Federal holidays and 40 hrs/yr Sick Leave
- 401K with up to 4% employer matching contribution
- Comprehensive Medical Dental Vision Insurance Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Tuition reimbursement
Requirements
- B.S. in physics optics electrical mechanical or optical engineering or
- High school diploma plus four years of experience in a relevant technical position. This experience can include technical coursework at a college university or community college and may also include military training and experience. This experience is in addition to the experience required for the position level.
- Familiarity with LabVIEW for data acquisition programming.
- Interest in instrumentation for atmospheric or Earth science.
Key Skills
- Controlling Experience
- E & I
- Electrical Engineering
- System Design
- Distributed Control Systems
- Calibration
- NEC
- LabView
- Wastewater
- Sensors
- Autocad
- Programmable Logic Controllers
