Job Description

As an Electronics Design Engineer - Embedded Motor Control Systems you will:
- Report directly to the Electronics and Electrical Section Manager as part of a group of over 30 other Electronics and
Electrical Engineers and Designers.
- Work directly with NASA Johnson Space Center and the Robotic Systems Technology Branch in designing the next
generation of embedded motor control systems.
- Contribute directly to the design of the next generation NASA robotic and exploration vehicle platforms with an emphasis
on creating new, integrated electrical system designs for embedded sensor-based motor controls, high power motor drive
systems, battery and power distribution systems, and electromechanical power conversion for high performance robot
actuation.
- Support new designs from conception, analysis, and manufacturing, through to operational test and deployment.
- Work in a laboratory environment, following standard operating procedures.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications - 
Required Education/Experience/Skills:
This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements and business
needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
- BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited engineering school and five (5) years of related engineering
experience, or a MS degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited engineering school and four (4) years of related
engineering experience, or a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from an accredited engineering school and zero (0) years of
related experience.
- Experience with electrical schematic entry and printed circuit board layout tools such as Altium Designer.
- Experience with FPGA circuitry design and coding in associated VHDL development environments.
- Experience with hardware and VHDL-based development for motor control systems (includes brushless DC or BLDC and
stepper motors).
- Experience with DC electromechanical power conversion (high power, high performance actuation, electric motors and
motor drive electronics, etc.).
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team of mechanical, electrical, and software
engineers designing and building world-class, NASA space-flight hardware.
- Proficient in MS Office programs, particularly MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
Preferences:
- Experience with motor controller design, selection and integration with associated mechanisms.
- Experience with sensor fusion and fault tolerant control design for robotic actuators.
- Understanding of classical and modern control theory.
- Experience with Robotic Operating System (ROS).
- Experience with test hardware, such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, logic analyzers, function generators, electronic load
banks, power supplies, and power analyzers.
- Experience with microcontroller circuitry design and associated embedded software development environments.
- Hands on experience in the design, build, and test of embedded motor control systems.
- Experience with circuit simulation tools such as PSpice, OrCAD, Multisim, etc.
- Experience with flex printed circuit board design.
- Experience with data acquisition systems (especially National Instruments) and LabVIEW code development.
- Familiarity with data interface protocols and associated hardware such as Ethernet, RS232, RS422, RS485, I2C, SPI,
etc.
- Successful track record of fielding custom electrical systems in an operational setting.
- Familiarity with the Linux operating system and programming in C/C++ and Python.
- Experience in the hardware design of embedded systems (microcontrollers, FPGAs, sensor interfaces, I2C/SPI buses,
UARTS, etc.).
- Experience in design and test of analog instrumentation systems.
- Project based experience designing, building, testing, and troubleshooting power distribution electronics, battery
systems, and other electrical hardware (requirements definition; system modeling and simulation; circuit analysis; PCB
design, fabrication, and assembly; harness design and fabrication; requirements verification).
- Experience in design and test of power supply and conditioning systems.

- Excellent personal and professional career growth
- 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
- Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
- Comprehensive Benefit Package (medical, dental & vision)
- 401(k)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Much, much more!
Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which this position has been advertised.

Essential Functions
Work Environment
Generally an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
Physical Requirements
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs (5%
of time).
Equipment and Machines
Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).
Attendance
Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and
adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required.
Other Essential Functions
Must be able to work in a team atmosphere. Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and
promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a
safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

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