Principal Engineer, Instrumentation

The Principal Instrumentation Engineer plays a critical role in the definition, development, and oversight of instrumentation and data acquisition systems to support material, structural, mechanical/electrical, and flight testing.RequirementsDevelop, improve, and maintain processes for the installation and maintenance of instrumentation and data acquisition equipmentCoordinate the installation of instrumentation and data acquisition equipment on test articles and flight test aircraftDevelop and execute acceptance test procedures for installed instrumentation and data acquisition equipmentManage instrumentation and data acquisition system configuration during each test programDevelop software and other tools necessary to enable real-time and post-flight data visualizationAnalyze test data collected to maintain and evolve instrumentation and data acquisition system functionalityPlan and execute calibration and maintenance activities for all instrumentation and data acquisition equipmentWork with Engineering and Test teams to define instrumentation and data acquisition systems to support testing of aircraft materials, structure, systems, simulation, and flight vehicles for development and certificationMaintain close communication with Engineering and Test teams to ensure effective instrumentation definition, efficient test execution, and proper data captureDesign and review instrumentation components and installation dataAuthor instrumentation and data acquisition system description test plan contentAdvise and support instrumentation and data acquisition conducted by third partiesInitiate and lead instrumentation and data acquisition troubleshooting and issue resolution activitiesProvide mentorship and technical guidance to junior test engineers and techniciansFamiliarity with aerospace network protocols such as ARINC 429, ARINC 664, CANbus, etc.Familiarity with data transmission protocols for telemetry, line-of-sight and beyondExperience with digital signal processing and wireless data transmissionExperience using MATLAB, Python, C++ or equivalent scripting language for data processing and in-house tool developmentExperience with sensor installations and cable managementHigh-level knowledge of EWIS and EMIExperience testing aircraft composite structures as well as aircraft mechanical and electrical systemsBenefitsCompetitive salariesSubsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage401(k) opportunitiesPaid short term disabilityVoluntary long-term disability and additional term life15 paid days off15 paid holidaysPaid sick leavePotential bonuses and stock optionsOriginally posted on Himalayas Apply tot his job