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All work will be performed with a high standard of quality and professionalism. All safety policies and procedures must be followed.
Looking for a qualified candidate for a Data Systems Engineer role. This position supports the Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering (CMOE) contract located at NASA Langley Research Center. The Data Systems Engineer is part of a team that supports wind tunnel facilities and will provide data support for data quality. The qualified candidate will provide operational and data support for test engineers and for customers at the wind tunnel facility.
Responsibilities:
Support cutting edge research projects in large scale test facilities.
Coordinate and communicate with internal and external customers as part of a research support team, to determine/capture test specific data acquisition requirements.
Ensure Data Acquisition System (DAS) availability and communicate system status with the test team.
Support configuration of test specific measurement instrumentation and operation of the DAS following existing work instructions.
Perform test specific data processing on acquired data.
Ensure timely delivery of validated data to the customer.
Develop an understanding of the DAS and data reduction software to make recommendations for software enhancements to improve reliability and performance and increase functionality.
Monitor backups of all DAS associated systems on a regular basis as directed.
Work schedule is generally Monday through Friday during days but will vary depending on test scheduling and will include 2nd shift work should customer testing require it.
Qualifications:
BS degree in appropriate discipline from ABET college or university and three (3) to five (5) years related engineering experience, or MS degree and two (2) to three (3) years of related engineering experience, or Ph.D.
Preferred candidate will have experience with wind tunnel testing and data acquisition systems
Familiarity with engineering software tools such as LabVIEW and MATLAB is preferred
A strong mathematics, mechanical or electrical background will be considered favorably
Experience with aeronautics, rotorcraft dynamics, and/or vibration analysis is also desired. Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products is required
Essential Functions:
Work Environment
Office environment (50-65%)
Test/Industrial Environment – May be exposed to areas of high noise levels, hazardous propellants, explosives, chemicals and industrial facilities. (35%)
Travel between facilities and test sites is required. Travel between various facilities/test operations is required and may bring exposure to loud noise and potentially hazardous equipment operation. (15%)
Physical Requirements
Potential exposure to high noise levels, hazardous chemicals, propellants and the like. (15%)
Appropriate PPE and training will be provided for all conditions.
Must be able to walk, stand, bend, twist and sit for extended periods as well as climb, crawl, and lift up to 35 lbs. (10%)
Equipment and Machines
Standard office equipment - PC, telephone, fax, copier, etc.
Hardware platforms – Microsoft PC and OS
Software: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Attendance
Regular attendance mandatory (100%)
Overtime/work outside normal schedule required (<20%)
Travel (<10%)
Other Essential Functions:
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Valid Real ID compliant identification – www.dhs.gov/real-id
- A valid driver’s license is required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance if required for this specific position.
- Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
- Must put forward professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
- Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety/risk hazard to the employee or others.
- The work environment requires the ability to cooperate and work with individuals at all levels of the company and the client organization
- Employees will exercise diligence when developing a Safe Plan of Action (SPA) for each task performed. Your SPA is a Company provided tool to be used for the prevention of incidents, accidents, and injuries; as such, it is the most important tool that you are required to use.
Compensation Details:
70000.00
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
06/17/2026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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