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ADNET Systems, Inc. Senior Electrical Engineer in Hampton, Virginia
Part-time Senior Electrical Engineer
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.
ADNET Systems, Inc. is an employee-centric company, committed to providing premier benefits that support our employees and their families. With affordable medical and dental plans coupled with leading disability and life insurance options, ADNET offers our employees the benefits most sought after by today’s professional candidate. Furthermore, our benefits package features the extras that distinguish us from other small businesses, ensuring our high employee retention that our customers appreciate.
Some features of our compensation plans and environment perks include:
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
Equal Employment Opportunity: ADNET Systems, Inc. prohibits discrimination with respect to the hiring or promotion of individuals, conditions of employment, disciplinary and discharge practices or any other aspect of employment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or veteran status.