Sr. Controls Designer

Job Description

Job Description

North Wind plays a key role in contributing to the advancement of hypersonic system development and testing leveraging decades of unique and specialized experience.

The Controls and Instrumentation Designer is responsible for responsible for design and drafting of electrical equipment, wiring, control equipment and data acquisition systems used in wind tunnel and hypersonic ground test projects. This is a diverse role that includes working closely with engineering to release predominantly custom one-off equipment and components for new tunnel facilities as well as major capability upgrades to existing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineers to design electrical, controls and facility integrated systems. Organize CAD drawings (junction box and other larger assemblies, panel layouts, schematics, cable assemblies, etc.) and bills of material in accordance with company configuration management plan and established procedures.
• Research and select / specify hardware based on design requirements.
• Clearly communicate and manage the release of bills of material and drawings outside of engineering. Includes communication of changes due to drawing and bill of material revisions to downstream departments and customers.
• Interface with procurement, production, and installation teams to resolve issues and concerns discovered during equipment assembly, testing, and commissioning.
• Perform design duties on schedule and within budget, adhering to quality standards, industry codes, and customer requirements.
• Perform remote site field installation, checkout, testing, and customer service.

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