Engineer I- IV: LabVIEW / DAQ Controls

Overview

Engineer I-IV: LabVIEW / DAQ Controls

LOCATION: Cape Canaveral, FL

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: BI investigation

TRAVEL: Limited; as needed

Must be US citizen

Astrion is seeking an entry or mid-level Controls & Data Acquisition Engineer (Engineer I - IV) to support advanced In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) technology development efforts for future lunar and Martian missions. This role will be embedded within NASA’s engineering laboratories at Kennedy Space Center, including the Applied Chemistry Lab (ACL), Cryogenic Test Lab (CTL), and Swamp Works.

The selected candidate will play a critical role in the design, development, integration, and testing of reactor and purification systems, with a strong focus on LabVIEW-based control systems, sensor integration, and high-quality data acquisition in harsh and extreme environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement DAQ (Data Acquisition) and control systems using National Instruments LabVIEW or similar platforms

• Instrument ISRU reactor and purification systems with sensors capable of operating under extreme thermal, pressure, and environmental conditions

• Develop and implement closed-loop control systems for heaters, actuators, and other hardware components

• Integrate and command hardware including:

• Stepper motors and motor drivers

• Linear actuators

• Heating elements and control devices

• Acquire, process, filter, and log high-quality sensor data for analysis and reporting

• Develop and troubleshoot systems using common communication protocols (RS232, I2C, CAN, EtherCAT)

• Support system integration, checkout, and testing in laboratory and simulated space environments

• Develop test plans, procedures, and execution strategies for technology development and validation

• Analyze experimental data and generate formal technical reports, documentation, and publications

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, chemical, and systems engineers

• Generate and maintain engineering drawings, primarily electrical schematics with some mechanical documentation

• Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline

• 1 to 7+ years of relevant engineering experience

• OR Master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with:

• National Instruments LabVIEW (strongly preferred) or equivalent DAQ/control systems

• Demonstrated experience with instrumentation, including:

• Thermocouples

• Pressure sensors

• Limit switches

• Current and voltage sensors

• Experience developing and implementing data acquisition and logging systems

• Experience working with hardware control systems and actuator integration

• Familiarity with communication protocols such as RS232, I2C, CAN, and/or EtherCAT

• Experience developing and executing test plans and interpreting experimental results

• Proven ability to write technical reports and engineering documentation

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with harsh or extreme environments (thermal, vacuum, cryogenic, or high-pressure systems)

• Understanding of In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) concepts and challenges

• Familiarity with lunar regolith or planetary surface systems

• Experience supporting NASA or aerospace R&D environments

• Experience integrating hardware and software systems in testbeds or prototype systems

• Exposure to model-based design, controls theory, or real-time systems

• Work Environment

• Hands-on laboratory and test environment across multiple facilities

• Combination of hardware integration, software development, and experimental testing

• Collaborative, fast-paced R&D setting with evolving requirements and high-impact outcomes

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development
• Multiple healthcare benefits package options
• 401K with employer matching
• Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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