Job Description

As an Electronics Design Engineer - Space Exploration Electronics Systems you will:
- Report directly to the Electronics and Electrical Section Manager as part of group of over 30 other Electronics and
Electrical Engineers.
- Work directly with or as a Team Lead and associated Electrical Engineers on a given project.
- Support new designs from conception, analysis, and manufacturing, through to operational test and deployment.
- Provide design support and guidance in various aspects of Electronics System Development.
- Be familiar with NASA specifications for Electronics Component development.
- Develop component test stand architectures for various components.
- Design and generate electrical component and lab instrumentation test system designs.
- Develop and or modify LabVIEW code for various test systems.
- Develop detailed test verification procedures.
- Work with electrical and mechanical technicians to build and test designed systems.
- Develop and test various breakout boxes and digital/analog sensor emulation systems.
- Perform electrical evaluation/selection of instrumentation (pressure transducers, flow meters, pumps, fans, RTDs,
Thermocouples, etc.)
Troubleshoot and repair existing test systems.
- Conduct analog and digital printed circuit board design for various application needs.
- Develop test software modules to perform specific tests.
- Work with eCAD designer to develop printed circuit board designs.
- 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.
- Prior experience with electrical schematic entry and printed circuit board layout tools such as Altium Designer.
- Prior experience with data acquisition systems (especially National Instruments) and LabVIEW code development.
- Prior experience with FPGA circuitry design and coding in associated VHDL development environments.
- Prior experience with microcontroller circuitry design and associated embedded software development environments.
Preferences:
- Familiarity with data interface protocols and associated hardware such as Ethernet, RS232, RS422, RS485, I2C, SPI
etc.
- Experience with test hardware such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, logic analyzers, function generators, electronic load
banks, power supplies, power analyzers.
- Prior experience with cable design.
- Prior experience in design and test of analog instrumentation systems.
- Prior experience in design and test of stepper and brushless DC-DC control circuits.
- Prior experience in design and test of power supply and conditioning systems.
- Proficient in MS Office programs, particularly MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
Why Work on Our Team?
For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center, please click on the links below:
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In addition to exciting career opportunities we also have:
- 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.
Come join our team and be a part of our future - we look forward to seeing you!
- Please visit our career page at: www.wehavespaceforyou.com.
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.