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Original Job Post

Virgin Galactic · 2 days ago

Sr. Engineer, Embedded Systems Test

Mojave, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$106K/yr - $161K/yr

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Design, develop, maintain, and upgrade the hybrid rocket motor test stand data acquisition, command and control system.

Troubleshoot instrumentation and software issues as and when they arise.

Design of electrical harnesses and interconnecting systems.

Configuration management of software and hardware.

Support for software and data systems during test campaigns.

Demonstrate leadership for data acquisition and control software/hardware design.

Constantly update your knowledge about systems and hardware and share knowledge with the rest of the team.

Set up and oversee hazardous test operations.

Qualification

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National instrumentsLabviewC/c++PythonMatlab/simulinkEmbedded software developmentSolenoidsRelaysPressure transducersThermocouplesRtdsArduino microcontrollersRapidly changing prioritiesPositive contributionProblem-solvingOrganizationalDrivenMotivatedTeam playerElectrical circuit designIntegrationOperationsTestingHardware programmingMicrocontrollersHigh voltage systemsSpace explorationHard-workingInterpersonalMentoring

Required

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, with a concentration in a relevant Engineering discipline or physics.

3-5 years’ experience working with National Instruments hardware and software system design and development.

3-5 years of experience in NI Labview, Labview RealTime and Labview FPGA software.

3-5 years of experience in C/C++, Python

3-5 years of experience in Matlab/Simulink software environment particularly in embedded software development.

Experience with solenoids, relays, pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, Arduino microcontrollers.

Ability to work to work in research and fast paced production timelines.

Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

Ability and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities.

Driven and highly motivated and committed to improvement.

Ability to bring to the table a positive and unique contribution to the team.

Must be able to work overtime as well as weekends when needed; weekend operations are uncommon but may be required from time to time to support the test program.

Must be able to stand for extended periods – 8 hours min

Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces

Physically able to handle items weighing up to 40lbs (unassisted)