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POSITION SUMMARY:

Bring your expertise a highly innovative small business providing high end solutions to NASA and other customers where you can make a difference now to the future. Seeking candidate to join NASAs Wind Tunnel Systems Branch to support NASAs Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel.

Perform the role of a Facility Controls Engineer to support operations, maintenance, and project work in and around the NASA-Ames Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel Facility (UPWT).

Job entails several responsibilities from

• Troubleshooting and maintaining existing facility electro-mechanical and digital control systems, to upgrading, designing, and developing new control schemes.
• Learn and understand all aspects of NASA wind tunnel controls systems and documentation including PandIDs, loop diagrams, sequence diagrams, one-line diagrams, elementary diagrams, logic diagrams, control code, and system performance requirements. Knowledge of distributed control systems, Windowsandtrade; and Unix based system and programming, and current advancements in the controls industry is required.
• Basic electro-mechanical engineering knowledge is required for troubleshooting systems and circuits.
• Manage controls and facility projects, develop, and maintain realistic project schedules, track budgets, develop start up plans, review, and update facility documentation.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Solid controls background with an engineering degree,
• Hands-on expertise in field diagnostic techniques, and design experience.
• Strong interpersonal interaction skills,
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Confident leading facility and craft teams.
• Ability to develop fundamental understanding of a wide variety of facility electrical and mechanical controls requirements, applicable codes, and standards such as ISA and NEC, to solve facility problems.

An emphasis on continual development of technical excellence is expected along with a willingness to learn facility engineering practices from experienced engineers on the team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline from an accredited engineering program is required. Three years of experience working in an industrial plant controls and electrical environment is desirable. Position may be filled at a higher level, depending on the applicants qualifications, years of experience, and education.

Must be able to obtain a NASA Badge and gain access to the facilities. Must be able to obtain a security clearance if required by the customer/client.

Required Skills and knowledge:

• Knowledge of Emerson Ovation controls systems a plus. The current control systems deployed at the UPWT and support facilities are Emerson Ovation.
• Knowledge of any of the following is a plus: Emerson Ovation software, Allen Bradley AC and DC motor controllers, Resolver and Encoder specifications, GE Proficy Machine Edition, MatLab, and AutoCad.

Other Essential Functions

• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. Ability to install, operate, troubleshoot, and repair model and test hardware systems or direct others to do the same. Ability to enter confined spaces and ability to move in and around machinery and wind tunnel systems.
• Work in an office setting and industrial field environment around compressors, wind tunnels, cooling water systems, machine shops, and lubrication systems. Field work can be a combination of outside and inside depending on the task. May work proximity to high and low temperatures, rotating equipment, oil, greases, solvents, and high noise areas.
• Overtime through early start or late departure from shift work may be required. Weekend work may be required from time to time as well as off shift work Swing and Grave.
• Must be able to accurately communicate ideas verbally and in writing. Must be able to obtain a NASA badge and maintain access to the workplace facility.
• Adhere to appropriate safety, quality, and environmental practice, as well as business ethics practices.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

LOCATION SPECIFIC REQUIRMENTS: NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA

SECURITY CLEARANCE:Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance

Must be a U.S. Citizen

EEOE Including Vets and Disability