We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. Jacobs is NASA's largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Controls and Automation Engineer to join the team with JETS II Teammate Company, Nexus Solutions.

The Controls and Automation Engineer will:

• Develop the next generation Data Acquisition, Recording and Controls system for the Crew and Thermal Systems Division
• Troubleshoot and maintain existing Thermal/ Vacuum Chamber measurement and instrumentation systems
• Create and upgrade HMI screens and program/modify PLCs
• Integrate Data Acquisition systems into SCADA platform
• Perform system checkouts, procurements, instrument calibration, testing/maintenance activities and documentation
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Requisition Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area.
• Computer programming experience
• Experience with SQL database
• Understanding of electrical drawings and procedures for instrumentation systems
• Experience with data acquisition systems and their application
• Experience with instrument specification and calibration procedures
• Proficiency using computers
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills

Requisition Preferences:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, electronics or control engineering from an accredited engineering school with five (5) years of related engineering experience
• Familiarity with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures
• Expertise in SCADA systems (eg ICONICS, Ignition), SQL Server
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs and programming software​