Flight Instrumentation and Systems Integration Engineer NASA

AMERICAN SYSTEMS an employee-owned federal government contractor is seekingFlight Instrumentation and System Integration Engineers to support pioneering aerospace research and flight missions that push the boundaries of innovation.

In this role you will help design and integrate the hardware software avionics power and instrumentation systems that make safe successful flight possible. Working alongside NASA AFRC partners aircraft technicians and multidisciplinary engineering teams you will play a key role in solving complex challenges and advancing technologies that shape the future of flight.

As aNASA Flight Instrumentation and Systems Integration EngineerwithAMERICAN SYSTEMS you will support the design integration testing and operation of aircraft instrumentation and mission systems for advanced flight research programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate project objectives into hardware software system and subsystem requirements.
• Develop and maintain interface control documents schematics wiring designs specifications and other technical documentation.
• Define and support requirements for avionics power instrumentation software and integration/test activities.
• Design and integrate instrumentation interfaces with aircraft avionics flight controls power systems and research payloads while considering space weight and power constraints.
• Support AIMS-related efforts including electronic and mechanical design software engineering installation coordination troubleshooting and operational procedure development.
• Review test plans and procedures to ensure effective methodologies and compliance with AFRC standards and processes.
• Develop and execute verification and validation plans for systems subsystems avionics power and software.
• Support system integration checkout airworthiness qualification EMI and EMC compliance and flight readiness efforts.
• Identify and coordinate test resources equipment and support required to demonstrate compliance with project requirements.
• Perform integration and troubleshooting for flight vehicles ground support equipment and specialized research systems.
• Provide technical support to aircraft technicians for system checks calibrations preflight/post-flight procedures and anomaly resolution.
• Develop and maintain procedures for testing calibration acceptance and system operations.
• Support software development documentation baseline management and lifecycle activities for airborne and ground-based systems.
• Coordinate with safety and software assurance teams to assess software criticality and compliance.
• Provide project status updates identify technical risks and recommend solutions.
• Participate in design reviews safety reviews configuration boards and technical briefings.
• Collaborate with AFRC partners NASA centers vendors and manufacturers to support safe and successful flight operations.
• Support the integration of automated test tools into project activities.

• Bachelors degree in engineering or physical science with 5-7years of experience
• U.S. citizenship required
• Must pass drug screening
• Working knowledge of engineering principles and systems engineering processes
• Ability to lead and multitask in a dynamic environment prioritize work and coordinate schedules
• Commitment to safety and adherence to safe work practices and standards
• Ability to manage and break down technical requirements in specific areas
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Experience in one or more of the following:
  • avionics hardware
  • commercial or military data buses
  • software design/development/management
  • real-time systemsor
  • system test and validation
• Demonstrated originality sound judgment and analytical ability in solving complex engineeringproblems
• Ability to apply standard methodologies while using innovative thinking problem-solving and independent judgment