Job Url: https://www.remoterocketship.com/company/ottoaviation/jobs/principal-engineer-instrumentation-united-states-remote Job Description: Otto Aviation Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Otto Aviation is a pioneering company focused on revolutionizing aircraft design through the development of transonic super-laminar (TSL) aircraft. By leveraging advanced computational fluid dynamics and ultra-high precision manufacturing techniques, Otto Aviation's innovative designs achieve significant improvements in efficiency and performance, notably reducing drag and fuel consumption. Their flagship model, the Celera 800, showcases a 60% reduction in fuel burn and a 90% decrease in carbon emissions, making it a sustainable alternative in aviation. 11 - 50 employees Founded 2008 πŸš€ Aerospace ⚑ Energy Principal Engineer - Instrumentation 2 hours ago πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States – Remote ⏰ Full Time πŸ”΄ Lead πŸ§‘β€πŸ’» Full-stack Engineer Python Apply Now Receive Emails with Similar Jobs Report problem πŸ“‹ Description β€’ Reporting to the Manager of Test Support, the Principal Instrumentation Engineer plays a critical role in the definition, development, and oversight of instrumentation and data acquisition systems to support material, structural, mechanical/electrical, and flight testing. β€’ The Principal Instrumentation Engineer will ensure data credibility via instrumentation definition, acceptance procedures, data post-processing and analysis, calibration, and maintenance. β€’ The ideal candidate demonstrates leadership in communication, collaboration, and problem-solving. β€’ Develop, improve, and maintain processes for the installation and maintenance of instrumentation and data acquisition equipment β€’ Coordinate the installation of instrumentation and data acquisition equipment on test articles and flight test aircraft β€’ Develop and execute acceptance test procedures for installed instrumentation and data acquisition equipment β€’ Manage instrumentation and data acquisition system configuration during each test program β€’ Develop software and other tools necessary to enable real-time and post-flight data visualization β€’ Analyze test data collected to maintain and evolve instrumentation and data acquisition system functionality β€’ Plan and execute calibration and maintenance activities for all instrumentation and data acquisition equipment, ensuring calibration is maintained, parameter validity is known and tracked, and hardware/software is managed β€’ Work with Engineering and Test teams to define instrumentation and data acquisition systems to support testing of aircraft materials, structure, systems, simulation, and flight vehicles for development and certification β€’ Maintain close communication with Engineering and Test teams to ensure effective instrumentation definition, efficient test execution, and proper data capture β€’ Design and review instrumentation components and installation data β€’ Author instrumentation and data acquisition system description test plan content β€’ Advise and support instrumentation and data acquisition conducted by third parties β€’ Initiate and lead instrumentation and data acquisition troubleshooting and issue resolution activities β€’ Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior test engineers and technicians. 🎯 Requirements β€’ BS. in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent β€’ 8 years of relevant industry experience (or 6 years with Master’s degree) β€’ Experience with test facility instrumentation and data acquisition and control systems β€’ Significant experience with data acquisition systems and sensors used for test (strain gauges, accelerometers, load cells, thermocouples, pressure transducers, RVDT, string pots, encoders, etc.), including installation β€’ Experience working with flight test organizations and aircraft certification β€’ Working knowledge of 14 CFR Part 23/25/27/29 certification requirements and processes β€’ Ability to monitor and understand analog and digital data acquisition systems used in the testing environment β€’ Fluent using LabVIEW for data collection, real time data analytics, and GUI development β€’ Familiarity with aerospace network protocols such as ARINC 429, ARINC 664, CANbus, etc. β€’ Familiarity with data transmission protocols for telemetry, line-of-sight and beyond β€’ Experience with digital signal processing and wireless data transmission β€’ Experience using MATLAB, Python, C++ or equivalent scripting language for data processing and in-house tool development β€’ Experience with sensor installations and cable management β€’ High-level knowledge of EWIS and EMI β€’ Experience testing aircraft composite structures as well as aircraft mechanical and electrical systems β€’ Ability and willingness to work with instrumentation technicians on harness and interface development and fly aboard experimental aircraft in support of developmental and certification flight tests β€’ Ability and willingness to work flexible and off-shift hours (including 1st, 2nd, 3rd shift, nights, weekends, and holidays) when business needs dictate β€’ Ability and willingness to travel to and support operations at offsite locations when business needs dictate. πŸ–οΈ Benefits β€’ Otto Aviation provides a robust benefits package that includes competitive salaries β€’ subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage β€’ 401(k) opportunities β€’ paid short term disability β€’ voluntary long-term disability and additional term life β€’ 15 paid days off β€’ 15 paid holidays β€’ paid sick leave β€’ Depending on seniority and role, some roles qualify for potential bonuses and stock options. 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