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What is the difference between Nasa Phd Engineer vs Aerospace Engineer?

AspectNasa Phd EngineerAerospace Engineer
Required CredentialsPhD in engineering or related field, specialized trainingBachelor's or Master's in aerospace or mechanical engineering
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, government agencies, space missionsDesign, testing, manufacturing in aerospace industry
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily NASA, government, research institutionsPrivate aerospace companies, government agencies, defense

While both roles involve engineering expertise, a Nasa Phd Engineer typically holds a doctoral degree and focuses on research and development within NASA or related agencies. An Aerospace Engineer may have a bachelor's or master's degree and work on designing and testing aircraft or spacecraft in the broader aerospace industry. The PhD role emphasizes advanced research, whereas aerospace engineers often focus on practical design and manufacturing tasks.

Infographic showing various Nasa Phd Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 99% Full Time, and 1% Part Time. Highlights an 88% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution.
Instrumentation Engineer - NASA

Instrumentation Engineer - NASA

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Edwards, CA

$100K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.


**This is a pipeline requisition designed to collect resumes for potential upcoming work at AMERICAN SYSTEMS and does not represent a current opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted when an opening/funding becomes available**

As Senior Instrumentation Engineer - NASA at AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to do the following: 

  • Generate and lead the execution of requirements to fully design, test, and support flight instrumentation systems on current and future research projects.
  • Develop aircraft Instrumentation systems for NASA research vehicles.
  • Have Knowledge in the following instrumentation sensor applications: strain gages, accelerometers, pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, and pitot-static systems.
  • Must be familiar with data acquisition systems (i.e. Teletronics).
  • Must read and understand electrical schematics.
  • Must be familiar with AutoCAD or equivalent for creating, modifying, or updating electrical drawings.
  • Support the use of the TTC data processing systems in the checkout of instrumentation and ground test efforts.
  • Coordinate with the mission control room personnel in the development and design of the displays, development of the data cycle maps, calibration files and run files.
  • Able to lead system or subsystem teams in all aspects of design and implementation to include design reviews, safety analysis, and all documentation development and approval.
  • Analyze project objectives and requirements, develop plans for conducting projects, provide support for the project safety review process
  • Participate in the development of Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, documentation of hazards, and the specification and implementation of mitigations to those hazards.
  • Review project instructions to ascertain requirements, specifications, procedures, objectives, equipment, nature of technical problem, and possible solutions.
  • Set up and conduct tests or studies of complete systems, components, or concepts under research test conditions to investigate proposals for improving performance or other factors.
  • Record test or report procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and make recommendations for changes.
  • Create reports and other documentation necessary to describe the results of studies and/or tests.
  • Analyze indicated and calculated results in relation to requirements, specifications, or test objectives.
  • Mentor engineers in specific technical areas and/or the system engineering process and project management principles.
  • Perform work in accordance with NASA ISO AS9100 procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Follow the safe practices and rules contained in the Safety and Health plan and other such rules and practices communicated on the job.
  • Report status to Senior Technical Lead and/or Task Focal Point in standardized format on or before due date.

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering or Physical Science with at least 7 years of experience OR Masters or PhD degree in Engineering or Physical Science with 4 years of experience
  • Must be a US citizen.
  • Must be able to secure and maintain a security clearance.
  • Must pass drug testing.
  • Must be able to work in a dynamic and multi-task work environment by prioritizing work and coordinating task/project schedules.
  • Must be able to manage and decompose requirements in specific technical areas.
  • Experience in one or more of the following technology areas: telemetry data systems, data processing, data storage systems, or system test and validation.
  • Strong communications and ability to work in a team environment a must.

NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES A 9/80 WORK SCHEDULE


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