Computer Science Engineer INTERN

Overview

The Test Facilities Operation, Maintenance and Engineering (TFOME) team at the NASA Glenn Research Center providesengineering and technical services in the areas of aeropropulsion and space propulsion and power test facilities. TFOME management is dedicated to excellence in service and to providing outstanding technical opportunities for our employees. We specialize in providing unique products and services to NASA Glenn. We are currently seeking Computer Science Engineer Intern candidate to join our team that will work with Senior Engineers in the planning, design, and technical execution of computer engineering/technical tasks of a wide variety of systems including, test related apparatus, and specialty hardware for an assigned test or facility project at a research test facility on the TFOME contract at the NASA Glenn Research Center.

Responsibilities

FUNCTION OF POSITION

Work with Senior Engineers in the planning, design, and technical execution of computer engineering/technical tasks of a wide variety of systems including, test related apparatus, and specialty hardware for an assigned test or facility project at a research test facility.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Work alongside NASA and TFOME/contractor system developers and programmers to integrate NASA-specific requirements into a commercial data acquisition system.
• May develop and analyze electrical system requirements to match system capabilities with test requirements.
• Prepare documentation, specifications, and purchase requisitions for electrical hardware/software specifications for electronic/electrical equipment supporting facility development efforts. Evaluate vendor proposals and provides technical recommendations for procurement.
• Program, setup, maintain, and troubleshoot PC/Unix based systems, data acquisition systems, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
  
  

i) Integrate controls and instrumentation into PLC hardware and software.

ii) Design and specification of instrumentation, signal conditioning equipment, and integration with data acquisition systems.

• Develop and update schematics, drawings, calibration documentation, technical procedures, and quality control (ISO 9001) documentation.
• Design and maintain communication networks running over TCP/IP.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must be working in and completed a minimum of 2 years curriculum towards a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• General knowledge/experience of one or more aspects related to Electrical, Electronic, Data Systems or Computer Engineering are highly desirable.
• Knowledge of C++/Qt, Object Oriented programming concepts, SOLID principles and developing Graphical User Interfaces is a plus. Familiarity with MS Office products is a must.
• Proficiency in developing, testing, and debugging desktop applications and system services.
• Knowledgeable in Client/Server Software Development.
• Knowledge of Graphical User Interface development and data acquisition system techniques is a plus.
• Experience with Linux and complex system architectures is a plus.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to quickly integrate into a team environment.