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. Requirements Develop, improve, and maintain processes for the installation and maintenance of instrumentation and data acquisition equipment Coordinate the installation of instrumentation and data acquisition equipment on test articles and flight test aircraft Develop and execute acceptance test procedures for installed instrumentation and data acquisition equipment Manage instrumentation and data acquisition system configuration during each test program Develop software and other tools necessary to enable real-time and post-flight data visualization Analyze test data collected to maintain and evolve instrumentation and data acquisition system functionality Plan and execute calibration and maintenance activities for all instrumentation and data acquisition equipment 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 Maintain close communication with Engineering and Test teams to ensure effective instrumentation definition, efficient test execution, and proper data capture Design and review instrumentation components and installation data Author instrumentation and data acquisition system description test plan content Advise and support instrumentation and data acquisition conducted by third parties Initiate and lead instrumentation and data acquisition troubleshooting and issue resolution activities Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior test engineers and technicians Familiarity with aerospace network protocols such as ARINC 429, ARINC 664, CANbus, etc. Familiarity with data transmission protocols for telemetry, line-of-sight and beyond Experience with digital signal processing and wireless data transmission Experience using MATLAB, Python, C++ or equivalent scripting language for data processing and in-house tool development Experience with sensor installations and cable management High-level knowledge of EWIS and EMI Experience testing aircraft composite structures as well as aircraft mechanical and electrical systems Benefits Competitive salaries Subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) opportunities Paid short term disability Voluntary long-term disability and additional term life 15 paid days off 15 paid holidays Paid sick leave Potential bonuses and stock options Originally posted on Himalayas