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A combination of old and new, software and hardware, the work is hands-on, varied and unique.\nThe successful candidate will join the Facility Operations Directorate to support the Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering Contract (CMOE) located at NASA Langley Research Center. An office or Control Room environment is the typical work area. Travel between various facilities and test sites on Center is required. Project implementations or troubleshooting events will be in an industrial or laboratory environment. May be exposed to areas of high voltage, high noise levels, hazardous propellants, explosives, chemicals and industrial facilities. (Appropriate PPE and training will be provided for all conditions.) position reports directly to the Ground Data Systems Service, Hardware Supervisor.\nSalary education and experience.\nResponsibilities\nThe selected candidate will work alone or with a team to provide controls services to the wind tunnels and research facilities at the NASA Langley. These services include trouble-shooting, repair, replacement, programming, configuration, documentation and checkout control systems and components. In addition to “break-fix” services, the candidate may also work on controls-related projects for improvements, added functions, or new capabilities. This work may start with project planning, writing specifications or making budget-schedule estimations. It will include project completion requiring system design, graphical user interface building, programming, equipment layout and procurement, system configuration, and drawing reviews. Hands-on work will include system checkout, equipment configuration, troubleshooting, repair and system operation. In most cases, the projects will require clear and concise documentation. The task will involve interaction with fellow team members, other internal service providers, sub-contractors, the operational staff of the facilities and the NASA client. The candidate will need to conduct meetings and reviews with these parties, clearly communicating goals and objectives to engage these groups for the project’s success. The candidate must be able to juggle multiple tasks, while working in a dynamic environment in which priorities change frequently. The successful candidate will be self-motivated in their work habits, show initiative in tackling new work, and exercise and communicate sound technical judgment.\nQualification:\nU.S. Citizenship required.\nBS degree from an ABET accredited engineering school.\nAt least five (5) years of practical work experience in controls, electronics, data acquisition systems or similar roles.\nAcademic study in electronics, mechanical systems, controls theory, manufacturing, or aerodynamics desired. Mechanical or electrical engineers preferred.\nMust be able to complete and maintain a NASA background check.\nExperience with process controllers, specifically Allen-Bradley and Rockwell Software required.\nExperience with general programming techniques required.\nExperience in an industrial, laboratory or manufacturing facility desired.\nExperience in system design, equipment installation and system startup desired.\nAny experience with securing industrial networking systems is a plus. Experience with hydraulics is a plus.\nBenefits:\n401(k)\nDental insurance\nDisability insurance\nHealth insurance\nPaid time off\nParental leave\nTuition reimbursement\nVision insurance\nEducation:\nBachelor's (Required)\nExperience:\ncontrols, electronics, data acquisition systems : 5 years (Required)\nLocation:\nHampton, VA 23681 (Required)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Summittechnologies","rawCompany":"summittechnologies","city":"Hampton","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-21T12:26:32.211Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.05","title":"Mechatronics Engineers","slug":"mechatronics-engineers"},{"code":"17-3021.00","title":"Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians","slug":"aerospace-engineering-and-operations-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Controls Engineer","description":"Job Summary\nWant to work where spacecraft are tested, planes are crashed and where Neil Armstrong practiced his moon landing? Experienced controls specialist needed to support aerodynamic research at NASA Langley Research Center. This position, with Amentum’s Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering (CMOE) contract, is part of a small team that supports any control system at any wind-tunnel, lab or test facility on Center. This person will support PLCs and a variety of other controllers that compress air to 6000 psi, move air at Mach speeds or control temperatures down to -250°F. A combination of old and new, software and hardware, the work is hands-on, varied and unique.\nThe successful candidate will join the Facility Operations Directorate to support the Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering Contract (CMOE) located at NASA Langley Research Center. An office or Control Room environment is the typical work area. Travel between various facilities and test sites on Center is required. Project implementations or troubleshooting events will be in an industrial or laboratory environment. May be exposed to areas of high voltage, high noise levels, hazardous propellants, explosives, chemicals and industrial facilities. (Appropriate PPE and training will be provided for all conditions.) position reports directly to the Ground Data Systems Service, Hardware Supervisor.\nSalary education and experience.\nResponsibilities\nThe selected candidate will work alone or with a team to provide controls services to the wind tunnels and research facilities at the NASA Langley. These services include trouble-shooting, repair, replacement, programming, configuration, documentation and checkout control systems and components. In addition to “break-fix” services, the candidate may also work on controls-related projects for improvements, added functions, or new capabilities. This work may start with project planning, writing specifications or making budget-schedule estimations. It will include project completion requiring system design, graphical user interface building, programming, equipment layout and procurement, system configuration, and drawing reviews. Hands-on work will include system checkout, equipment configuration, troubleshooting, repair and system operation. In most cases, the projects will require clear and concise documentation. The task will involve interaction with fellow team members, other internal service providers, sub-contractors, the operational staff of the facilities and the NASA client. The candidate will need to conduct meetings and reviews with these parties, clearly communicating goals and objectives to engage these groups for the project’s success. The candidate must be able to juggle multiple tasks, while working in a dynamic environment in which priorities change frequently. The successful candidate will be self-motivated in their work habits, show initiative in tackling new work, and exercise and communicate sound technical judgment.\nQualification:\nU.S. Citizenship required.\nBS degree from an ABET accredited engineering school.\nAt least five (5) years of practical work experience in controls, electronics, data acquisition systems or similar roles.\nAcademic study in electronics, mechanical systems, controls theory, manufacturing, or aerodynamics desired. Mechanical or electrical engineers preferred.\nMust be able to complete and maintain a NASA background check.\nExperience with process controllers, specifically Allen-Bradley and Rockwell Software required.\nExperience with general programming techniques required.\nExperience in an industrial, laboratory or manufacturing facility desired.\nExperience in system design, equipment installation and system startup desired.\nAny experience with securing industrial networking systems is a plus. Experience with hydraulics is a plus.\nBenefits:\n401(k)\nDental insurance\nDisability insurance\nHealth insurance\nPaid time off\nParental leave\nTuition reimbursement\nVision insurance\nEducation:\nBachelor's (Required)\nExperience:\ncontrols, electronics, data acquisition systems : 5 years (Required)\nLocation:\nHampton, VA 23681 (Required)\nWork Location: In person","datePosted":"2026-07-21T12:26:32.211Z","dateModified":"2026-07-21T12:26:32.211Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Summittechnologies","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Hampton","addressRegion":"VA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"1a1103e4f1f0acf7206c8484"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1a1103e4f1f0acf7206c8484"}}