Amentum · 7 hours ago
Controls & Instrumentation Engineer
US-MI-Detroit
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $132K/yr
8+ years expAmentum is a performance unit specializing in the development, design, construction, and operation of complex research and development facilities. The Controls & Instrumentation Engineer will support projects by developing software for data acquisition systems, managing project milestones, and ensuring client satisfaction through effective communication and project management.
Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Support a commercially-marketed Data Acquisition and Control Software Package to include programming, testing, field deployment, and documentation activities
Develop data acquisition system interface software in C# or LabVIEW for National Instruments products (i.e. PXI or cRIO) or similar equipment
RDBMS development, particularly Microsoft SQL Server
Perform local software development, integration, and testing
Track work progress and develop risk mitigation plans if necessary
Develop software for communication networks including Ethernet, reflective memory, GPIB, USB, RS-232/485, etc
Assist in installation and checkout of software at customer locations (mostly US, some international)
Perform facility startup, checkout, and commissioning, both domestically and abroad
Communicate with clients and management regarding project status
Estimating system design, material, installation, checkout, commissioning, and activation of projects
Planning labor resources and scheduling project milestones to ensure project completion within technical scope, budget, and client schedule
Developing proposals to capture future work with current clients and new markets
Leading software and data acquisition projects through all phases to include design, fabrication, implementation, testing and commissioning
Qualification
Required
Applicant must have Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering or similar from an ABET accredited engineering program with 10+ years of experience in software system design, development, and deployment, or a Master of Science with a minimum of 8 years experience
Candidate must be trained in math, science, and general engineering (i.e. software development is oriented toward science and engineering applications, not business oriented applications)
Experience with C/C++/C#/.NET programming and Visual Studio or similar OOP languages/tools is required
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs is required
Experience in LabVIEW, PowerShell or shell scripting tools, Microsoft SQL Server and SQL programming is a plus
Knowledge of/familiarity/ability to troubleshoot computer hardware, operating systems, networks, Active Directory, etc. a plus
Knowledge of/familiarity with data acquisition systems and electrical test equipment a plus
A desire to develop ingenious alternative approaches to challenges, and drive innovation during all phases of projects
An ability to lead single and multi-discipline engineering teams to generate future workloads, deliver on project promises, and encourage and mentor colleagues
Benefits
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
Company
Amentum
Amentum is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$321.16M2025-03-12Post Ipo Secondary· $321.16M
2024-09-27IPO
2020-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Ajay Nagar
Vice President
Darren Burton
Chief People Officer
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