Controls and Automation Engineer - Houston, United States - Mclaurin Aerospace

Description

Job Description

Job Description

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe.

We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth.

We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration.

We have an exciting opportunity for a

Controls and Automation Engineer

to join our JETS II contract team at

NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX .

If selected you will:
Develop the next generation Data Acquisition, Recording and Controls system for the Crew and Thermal Systems Division
Troubleshoot and maintain existing Thermal/ Vacuum Chamber measurement and instrumentation systems
Create and upgrade HMI screens and program/modify PLCs
Integrate Data Acquisition systems into SCADA platform
Perform system checkouts, procurements, instrument calibration,

testing/maintenance

activities and documentation
Perform other duties as required



Qualifications:
This position has been posted at multiple levels.

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.

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area.
Computer programming experience
Experience with SQL database
Understanding of electrical drawings and procedures for instrumentation systems
Experience with data acquisition systems and their application
Experience with instrument specification and calibration procedures
Proficiency using computers
Good written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Preferred

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in electrical, electronics or control engineering from an accredited engineering school with five (5) years of related engineering experience
Familiarity with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures
Expertise in SCADA systems (eg ICONICS, Ignition), SQL Server
Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs and programming software
Benefits
Competitive pay
Positive work-life balance
100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
11 paid holidays annually
Generous PTO
401k after 12 months of service with employer match
Education assistance
Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation.

Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.
US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.
Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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