Automation and Controls / Instrumentation Engineer

COMPANY OVERVIEW Founded in 2007 in Huntsville, AL, MartinFed provides the U.S. government with customer-focused, performance-based solutions using technology and an empowered workforce as an engine to drive its customers' missions. Our goal is to attract the best and brightest within their field. We invest in our people because they are our greatest asset. They cultivate our purpose, embody and reflect our core values, and define our culture. MartinFed's core values that set us apart are the following: - Be Driven - We are fueled by the hunger to learn more and do more. - Be Curious - We engage in continuous improvement - never accepting the status quo. - Be Humble - We seek honest feedback to strengthen our relationships. - Pursue Excellence - We strive to achieve extraordinary results and do not settle for mediocrity. Strive for excellence and consider joining our growing team today! JOB OVERVIEW MartinFed is seeking a highly motivated Automation and Controls / Instrumentation Engineer to support the design, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of industrial automation, data acquisition, and instrumentation systems used in fire testing and research laboratories. The successful candidate will develop, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC-based control systems, SCADA/HMI applications, program VBA, C and SQL program languages, industrial instrumentation, and data acquisition systems while ensuring reliable operation, accurate data collection, and compliance with laboratory testing requirements. This role requires willingness to learn new technical devices and flexibility to collaborate with laboratory personnel to support testing operations and modernization projects. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Design, program, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC-based automation and control systems, including analog and digital I/O. - Develop and maintain SCADA/HMI applications, industrial networks, and communication interfaces including EtherNet/IP, Modbus, and OPC. - Design, configure, and support data acquisition (DAQ) systems, instrumentation, sensors, and automated data collection systems. - Install, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation including temperature, pressure, flow, load cell, heat flux, gas analysis, and humidity sensors. - Support SQL databases, data historians, and engineering applications used to collect, process, and analyze test data. - Perform system commissioning, validation, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure reliable operation. - Develop and maintain engineering documentation, wiring diagrams, procedures, and system configuration records. - Provide hands-on technical support during laboratory testing and research activities and collaborate with laboratory personnel on system improvements and modernization. QUALIFICATIONS U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOJ security clearance. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field with at least 7 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Demonstrated experience designing, programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining industrial automation and control systems. Hands-on experience with PLC-based control systems, including programming, configuration, troubleshooting, and I/O integration. Experience working with industrial instrumentation and sensors, including installation, calibration, signal verification, and troubleshooting. Experience with SCADA/HMI systems used for equipment monitoring, control, and data visualization. Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols and networks, such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, and/or OPC. Experience with data acquisition (DAQ) systems and analog/digital signal acquis tion. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, PandIDs, control drawings, and technical documentation. Experience troubleshooting integrated systems involving PLCs, instrumentation, electrical controls, networks, and software. Experience supporting system commissioning, testing, validation, preventive maintenance, and/or laboratory operations. Working knowledge of programming/scripting and data-management technologies such as VBA, C/C++, SQL, or similar languages. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills, with the ability to work directly with engineers, technicians, and laboratory perso