Software Engineering, Instrumentation Services

Cruz Associates, Inc.

Software/Instrumentation Engineer configuring special purpose ground and flight test equipment for data acquisition at Cruz Associates. Collaborating on instrumentation and data systems for aviation research and development.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data acquisition, instrumentation systems, and software development for aviation applications, with proficiency in programming languages such as MATLAB, LabView, C#, C++, and Visual Basic. Capable of operating test equipment and interpreting technical schematics to support flight testing and data analysis.

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Data Acquisition TechniquesInstrumentation SystemsMATLAB ProgrammingCAD Software (AutoCAD, Pro-Engineer/CREO)Technical Presentation Skills

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Hard Skills

Data AcquisitionSoftware DevelopmentMATLABLabViewC#C++Visual BasicData Collection SystemsElectrical EngineeringSignal Processing

Soft Skills

Technical CommunicationProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Digital Multi MeterPower MeterOscilloscopeSpectrum AnalyzerTest Equipment Setup

Industry Keywords

Aviation SystemsResearch and DevelopmentElectrical CircuitsEngineering ScienceTechnical Interchange Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Configuring special purpose ground and flight test equipment used for data acquisition, display, reduction, analysis, and archiving conducted locally or at remote test sites as needed, to include potential in-flight instrumentation support.
Implementing data acquisition and monitoring controls for Pulse-Code Modulation, Aircraft Data Bus, Ethernet and IRIG-106 standard hardware as well as other commercially available and developmental data streams.
Participating in flight testing with instrumentation pre-flight checks, system launch and recovery, in-flight support, and post flight reporting.
Observe all manner of tests conducted by TDD-SID to obtain familiarity and proficiency in the utilization of information technology specific to the TDD-SID mission.
Reviewing existing custom-developed software routines coded in commercially available programming languages (Matrix Laboratory (MATLAB), Laboratory Virtual Instrumentation Engineering Workbench (LabView), C#, C++, and Visual Basic) for previous and on-going test efforts that facilitate control-of-test equipment, data acquisition and telemetry, real-time data monitoring (ground/flight displays), and post-flight data de-commutation, reduction (report generation), analysis, and archiving.
Investigating any software errors that arise in existing custom-developed software routines and, if possible, resolve (debug) the issue in the routines’ native format.
The Contractor shall develop routines which provide comparable functionality developed in a programming language agreed upon by the Contractor and the Government. The Contractor shall test evolved and newly developed routines to validate that desired functionality is obtained.
Operating electronics test and verification equipment such as but not limited to: digital multi meter, power meter, oscilloscope, and spectrum analyzer.
Transporting, packing, and setup of test equipment and other materials locally and on offsite test facilities.
Supporting flight duties may be required based upon Mission needs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

S. degree in the field of Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Computer Engineering shall be from an ABET accredited program including differential and integral calculus, electrical fields and circuits, and other comparable engineering science or physics.
This position is considered an entry level position, so no prior experience is required.
Minimum of two years of experience with the development, operation, and use of data collection techniques and systems.
Minimum of two years of experience with data collection or instrumentation systems related to aviation systems or research and development projects.
Must be able to present plans and methodology at technical interchange meetings and project briefings.
Minimum of two years of experience with computer aided design (CAD) software systems (i.e. Parametric Technology Pro-Engineer/CREO, AutoCAD).
Experience reading and interpreting schematics, harness drawings, and wiring diagrams.
Minimum of eight years of experience with the development, operation, and use of data collection techniques and systems.
Minimum of eight years of experience with data collection or instrumentation systems related to aviation systems or research and development projects.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Must be able to pass a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) III class or military Class III flight physical annually and provide a copy of their last Department of the Army (DA) Form 759 closeout performing flight duties as a qualified non-crewmember as per AR 95-20, AR 95-1 and Training Circular (TC) 3-04.11, Commander’s Aviation Training and Standardization Program.
Must be able to qualify for participation in night flights and the use of Night Vision Goggles (NVGs).