Staff Instrumentation & Controls Engineer Verified today
About the Role
Own sensor selection and implementation of automated control and data acquisition systems across Ursa Major's propulsion product lines. You will work with Manufacturing, Test, Quality, Safety, and product owners to develop production equipment from benchtop test fixtures to facility-scale systems.
The role centers on developing cRIO/PXI platforms as headless controllers and DAQ systems for high-speed applications, integrated into Ursa Major's SCADA and digital manufacturing layers. You will develop LabVIEW programs to operate collaboratively with PLCs for validation and development activities.
Responsibilities
- Design safety-first systems handling hazardous fluids, powders, energetics mixtures, high pressures, and voltages
- Develop deep understanding of functional test requirements for propulsion subassemblies and components
- Lead selection of instrumentation across diverse test applications
- Lead development of headless cRIO/PXI systems connected to SCADA layer
- Develop LabVIEW programs enabling parallel operation and process validation with Siemens S7 PLCs
- Participate in equipment development considering specifications, process requirements, layout, cost, and lead times
- Be hands-on during commissioning alongside engineers and technicians
- Generate operator manuals, work instructions, and troubleshooting documentation
- Contribute to internal production equipment standards and requirements documentation
- Implement networked communications standards to interconnect NI and Siemens hardware with the SCADA layer
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience with test or process system design
- BS degree or higher in engineering (Mechatronic, Chemical, or Mechanical preferred; suitable experience may substitute)
- Experience developing headless cRIO/PXI systems
- Experience with LabVIEW programs integrating non-NI hardware
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work flexibly in fast-paced environments and collaborate across departments
- Demonstrated ability to balance multiple stakeholder requirements and deliver on schedule
- Physical capability including standing for extended periods, working on ladders, kneeling, crouching, tight spaces, lifting up to 25 lbs
Preferred Experience
- First-principles approach to instrumentation and process equipment
- PLC experience (Siemens S7 or other)
- Ignition SCADA and HMI
- OPCUA, EtherCat, Profinet, or similar networking standards
- Continuous and batch process system design
- Production experience in ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified organizations
- Electrical schematics in CAD (Eplan or similar)
- P&ID creation (Eplan or similar)
- Industrial electrical control panel design and build
- High pressure fluid system design and build
- Equipment validation, IQ, OQ, PQ, Gauge R&R
- NFPA, NEC, ASME piping codes, and related standards
Compensation and Classification
Full-time Exempt. Base compensation range: $130,000 to $161,000, determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Benefits
- Unlimited PTO (vacation, sick, personal, bereavement)
- Paid parental and adoptive leave
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Tax advantage accounts (HSA/FSA)
- Employer-paid short and long term disability, basic life, AD&D
- Voluntary life and emergency medical transport options
- EAP program
- 401k retirement savings plan with company match
Requirements to Apply
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident). Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance required.