What are the responsibilities and job description for the HTF Instrumentation Engineer position at Parallax Advanced Research?
HTF Instrumentation Engineer
Do you have an interest in engineering techniques? Do you want to grow with a company that has the same passion? Do you enjoy reaching goals and being a part of a high performing research team?
If you possess exceptional problem-solving skills and seek opportunities in a thriving company, then we want to hear from you!
Parallax Advanced Research is a 501(c)(3) private nonprofit research institute based in Dayton, Ohio. We’ve been recognized as Dayton's Business of the Year and have received multiple accolades, including being named one of Dayton's "Best Places to Work", winning three Gold Stevie Awards for Organization of the Year (Medium Non-Profit), Government Sales and Customer Service, and Achievement in Science/Technology for Data Abyss, and recipient of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Above and Beyond Award.
We operate our mission nationally, which is to deliver innovative research and provide technology, human, and business solutions via The Science of Intelligent Teaming™ for government, industry, and academic clients with critical challenges. Our vision is to advance the Nation's innovation advantage through our work. Our services include advanced research in the areas of artificial intelligence, autonomy, human machine teaming, and unmanned aerial systems. We also manage a suite of entrepreneurial-focused networks, including the Ohio Federal Research Network and Launch Dayton program. In 2023, the 501(c)(3) private nonprofit research institute Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI) became wholly affiliated with Parallax, expanding our organization's services to include space and aerospace advanced technology research and development and workforce development.
The Instrumentation Engineer (IE) will be responsible for identifying and implementing a state-of-the-art instrumentation suite that enables effective monitoring and control of the HTF facility. This includes providing expert guidance on selecting the appropriate sensors, data acquisition systems, and diagnostic tools necessary for safe and efficient facility operation.
Additionally, the IE will mentor and lead a team of students, providing hands-on experience in developing and executing the instrumentation plan while fostering the next generation of engineering talent. This position is a part-time working a couple hours a week and getting paid hourly.
In addition to that, a typical day-in-the-life of a Parallax HTF Instrumentation Engineer includes:
- Develop and execute strategic plans for resource management, utilizing appropriate methodologies and processes to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, budget, and quality standards.
- Maintain an unwavering commitment to quality, compliance, and data-driven program evaluation to optimize facility performance.
- Assess and define the optimal suite of instrumentation required to accurately measure and characterize the hypersonic flow conditions delivered by the facility to the test article.
- Identify critical flow parameters, (such as pressure, temperature, flow uniformity, angularity, and species composition) to ensure precise characterization of facility operations.
- Determine the most effective measurement techniques for key parameters to accurately establish aerodynamic test conditions.
- Provide technical expertise in HTF facility operations, collaborating closely with CFD Model-Based Systems Engineers and mentoring students in facility system assessment and modeling initiatives.
Ideally, you are looking for your next long-term challenge and have these skills:
- Bachelors Degrees in Engineering with a minimum 20 years of experience leading and developing state of the art advanced instrumentation systems
- Minimum 15 years of program management experience leading and developing collaborations, and team building, working with academia, industry and the government.
- Demonstrated expertise in in large wind tunnels instrumentation and controls including the NASA GRC HTF.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills.
Parallax Advanced Research will help you reach your goals by offering:
- Competitive salary with annual reviews.
- Health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Employer paid Life insurance, STD, and LTD.
- Roth post-tax 401(K) and/or pre-tax with a generous monthly company match, and yearly employer contribution.
- Education Assistance: employee’s tuition is 100% covered, in addition we cover 80% of our employee’s dependent’s tuition.
- Working from home opportunities for some positions.
- PTO time, regular paid holidays, and flex paid holidays.
- Paid Military Leave, Paid Maternity and Paternity leave, FMLA coverage for extended paid and unpaid leave, and flexible hours.
- Annual PTO sell-back.
