Automation & Controls Engineer (Launch Hardware)
Location
Cape Canaveral, FL
Level
Entry-Level
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-08-29
Responsibilities
- Responsible for ground support control and instrumentation systems for fueling and operation of launch vehicles.
- Involved with ground support equipment (GSE) build, checkouts, and troubleshooting.
- Operate, upgrade, and maintain data acquisition system hardware at launch and support sites.
- Control and maintain network infrastructure interfaces to data acquisition systems.
- Create electrical schematics for new instrumentation and perform basic electrical installations.
- Write procedures for routine tasks and troubleshooting steps.
- Provide innovative solutions to challenges faced by the team.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
- 1+ years of experience with instrumentation power systems design or data acquisition systems.
- 1+ years of experience with low-power systems or DC circuits.
- Proficiency in electronics test rack design, data acquisition setup, and field measurements.
- Experience with electrical test equipment like oscilloscopes and multimeters.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a team and perform in a high-pressure environment.
- Willingness to work weekends, night shifts, and travel to other launch sites.
