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Ursa Major · 1 day ago

Instrumentation & Control Systems Engineer II

Berthoud, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$90K/yr - $115K/yr

2+ years exp

Ursa Major is revolutionizing aerospace and defense by providing high-performance propulsion systems. As an Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Systems Engineer II, you will design, build, and maintain data and control systems while collaborating with engineers and technicians to enhance facility automation and reliability.

AerospaceNational SecuritySatellite CommunicationSpace Travel

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own project implementation by working with stakeholders to generate requirements, design, analysis, procurement, build, and system activation

Support the deployment, testing, evaluation of data, maintenance, and troubleshooting of systems by providing insight, feedback, and direct support of users

Enable the fidelity of data, functionality, and lifespan of I&C systems by providing technical expertise to inform project scope, tradeoffs, alternatives, and schedule refinement

Ownership of implementation of data acquisition hardware and sensors to support rocket component checkouts and engine testing, examples include:

PXI, cRIO, PLC, etc

Pressure, temperature, thrust, and flow measurement

LabVIEW and communications software

Generate schematics and overall system level documentation and work instructions for non-electrical technicians and engineers for installation and maintenance of I&C systems

Contribute to operational efficiency gains by soliciting user feedback and shadowing operations

Ability to operate independently on project goals while consistently soliciting feedback on unknowns and answers to design considerations & departmental standards

Qualification

I&C systems designData acquisition systemsLabVIEW programmingIndustrial communicationsDeterministic control systemsElectrical power distributionHands-on technical experienceRisk assessmentFMEA experienceSafety analysisPython programmingC++ programmingCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical/computer engineering or equivalent technical experience

2 - 4 years of related design and implementation experience with I&C systems

Passion for designing test facilities and the desire to be hands-on with the hardware

Excellent communication skills, written / spoken / electronic

Hands-on technical experience with maintenance / implementation of test stand infrastructure such as wiring, harnessing, panel layout & build-up, and physical mounting of hardware

Operational & analytical experience with deterministic control systems and software

System level design & implementation of data acquisition systems with focus on circuitry and/or software

Understanding of digital and analog signals, signal response characteristics, noise, filtering, processing, shielding, and grounding

Experience with rapid design and installation of I&C systems and related software from concept through activation and daily operation

Knowledge of industrial communications such as RS485, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, OPC, Modbus

Ability to evaluate and assess risk positions and provide recommended path forward

Ability to perform physical tasks including standing for long periods, working on ladders, kneeling, crouching, working in tight spaces, lifting objects (up to 25 lbs.)

Preferred

Design of electrical and DAC systems for hazardous locations (Class I, Div. 1 and Div. 2)

Experience in hardware-focused organization with hands on hardware production, development, and troubleshooting, while balancing requirements from multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment

Experience developing safety-monitored controls for personnel-operated and unattended equipment

Experience performing Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), System Safety and Hazards Analysis

Experience with a variety of software languages and programming (LabVIEW, Python, C++ preferred)

Experience working with hazardous materials, high pressures, and cryogenic systems

Design of electrical power distribution according to NFPA and NEC requirements

Experience with interpretation of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)

Experience operating in ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified organizations

Experience completing system Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA)