What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Electrical Engineer position at ADNET Systems, Inc.?
ADNET is seeking a part-time senior electrical engineer to support instrument controller software development for the SAGE III/ISS mission at NASA Langley Research Center. SAGE stands for "Stratospheric Aerosol and Gas Experiment" and represents a series of instruments dating back to the 1970s which measure upper atmospheric composition. Since 2017, SAGE III/ISS has operated on the International Space Station (ISS), scanning the rising and setting sun with a spectrometer to collect atmospheric absorption data which is processed into scientifically useful vertical profiles of aerosol extinction, ozone, and other trace gases.
Responsibilities:
- Provide programming support for the SAGE III/ISS instrument and CCD controller software
- Develop and test changes to instrument control tables using laboratory test platforms
- Maintain and upgrade laboratory hardware as needed
Requirements:
- B.S. or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related field, plus at least 15 years of relevant experience
- Familiarity with C/C and FORTH programming languages
- Proficiency writing and speaking in English
- Applicant must be a US citizen or permanent US resident and able to obtain and maintain clearance at the level of public trust for work at NASA facility.
Preferred skills & experience:
- Knowledge and experience with the SAGE III instrument or similar hardware
This is a part-time casual position (up to 20 hours/week). The work will be performed in person and on-site at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. In person attendance is expected.
- Annual Leave/Sick Leave
- Military and Family Emergency Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Performance Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
- Direct Deposit Payroll
- 401K Plan with Company Matching
- Tuition Reimbursement