Instrument Engineer IV

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• Employment Category: Full-Time
• Location: Greenbelt, MD – On-site & Field Missions
• Travel: Frequent (mission support required)
• Security Clearance: None
• Citizenship: Requires U.S. Citizenship
• Salary: $110,000 – $145,000

Job Description:

The Instrument Engineer IV supports NASA scientists by overseeing advanced instrument design and integration. This senior-level role includes field deployment, documentation, and management of engineering tasks.

ATMOS is a NASA support services contract that provides advanced scientific, engineering, and technical expertise to enable Earth and space science missions. The program supports research, data analysis, technology development, and mission operations across multiple NASA centers. Through ATMOS, our teams deliver innovative solutions that help advance NASA’s mission and expand scientific discovery.

In this role, the Instrument Engineer II will assist senior engineers and project scientists with the design, fabrication, and integration of atmospheric measurement instruments. The position emphasizes hands-on experience with hardware assembly, electronic systems, and software-controlled data acquisition, preparing instruments for use in both laboratory and field research.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Oversee planning, design, and integration of instruments.
• Manage documentation of designs and drawings.
• Operate instruments at GSFC or field missions.
• Provide leadership / management to other instrument engineers.

Education & Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in instrument design.
• At least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
• Proficiency in LabVIEW for data acquisition.
• Strong knowledge of flight hardware design and assembly.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off Starting at 80 hrs/yr, 11 Federal holidays, and 40 hrs/yr Sick Leave
• 401K with up to 4% employer matching contribution
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Tuition reimbursement

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.