JOB TITLE: Sr. Test Instrumentation Engineer
LOCATION: Irvine, CA
PAY RATE: $85/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Design, develop, and support test instrumentation systems, including test software, fixtures, and racks for component acceptance/qualification, structural testing, materials testing, and environmental testing

Select and implement instrumentation, signal conditioning, and data acquisition solutions to support testing requirements

Configure, instrument, and troubleshoot test systems utilizing strain gages, string potentiometers, thermocouples, accelerometers, load cells, LVDTs, and pressure transducers

Develop, modify, and maintain LabVIEW applications for automated testing and data acquisition systems

Utilize National Instruments PXI, cRIO, cDAQ, and NI-DAQmx platforms to support testing and validation efforts

Design and implement object-oriented software solutions in LabVIEW using by-value and by-reference architectures

Support hardware system build, integration, and troubleshooting activities for test systems and equipment

Requirements:

Bachelor s degree from an accredited institution with a concentration in a relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent industry experience

8+ years of experience in test instrumentation, including test software, fixtures, and/or racks used for component acceptance/qualification, structural testing, materials testing, or environmental testing

Demonstrated experience in instrumentation selection, signal conditioning, and data acquisition

Experience instrumenting strain gages, string potentiometers, thermocouples, accelerometers, load cells, LVDTs, and pressure transducers

3+ years of experience with National Instruments PXI, cRIO, or cDAQ data acquisition systems

5+ years of LabVIEW development experience in an industry environment (Certified LabVIEW Developer accreditation or equivalent preferred)

Extensive NI-DAQmx experience

Proven object-oriented design (OOD) experience and implementation of by-value or by-reference object-oriented designs in LabVIEW

Working knowledge of source code control (Git or equivalent)

Electrical engineering experience as applied to data acquisition and control (e.g., analog, digital, high-speed signal integrity)

Hardware system build and integration experience

Working knowledge of integration tools, including digital multimeters (DMMs), oscilloscopes, function generators, power supplies, loads, and hand tools

Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical build tools, including wire cutters/strippers/crimpers and soldering irons

Strong engineering analytical skills in test-relevant engineering areas

Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to juggle and complete multiple tasks across different disciplines and programs

Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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