Electronics Design Engineer - xEVAS Space Exploration Electronic Systems

Company:  Amentum
Location: Houston
Closing Date: 25/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the universe's origins, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems enabling space exploration while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.We have an exciting opportunity for an Electronics Design Engineer - xEVAS Space Exploration Electronic Systems to join the team with the Engineering Division.As an Electronics Design Engineer - xEVAS Space Exploration Electronic Systems, you will:Report directly to the Electronics and Electrical Section Manager as part of a group of over 43 other Electronics and Electrical EngineersWork directly with or as a Team Lead and associated Electrical Engineers on a given projectSupport new designs from conception, analysis, and manufacturing, through to operational test and deploymentProvide design support and guidance in various aspects of Electronics System DevelopmentBe familiar with NASA specifications for Electronics Component developmentDevelop component test stand architectures for various componentsDesign and generate electrical component and lab instrumentation test system designsDevelop and or modify LabVIEW code for various test systemsDevelop detailed test verification proceduresWork with electrical and mechanical technicians to build and test designed systemsDevelop and test various breakout boxes and digital/analog sensor emulation systemsPerform electrical evaluation/selection of instrumentation (pressure transducers, flow meters, pumps, fans, RTDs, Thermocouples, etc.).Troubleshoot and repair existing test systemsConduct analog and digital printed circuit board design for various application needsDevelop test software modules to perform specific testsWork with eCAD designer to develop printed circuit board designsWork in a laboratory environment, following standard operating proceduresPerform other duties as required and assignedRequisition Qualifications: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.Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in the field or a related areaPrior experience in System EngineeringUnderstanding system requirementsPrior experience with requirements Verification and ValidationPrior experience with the concept of operation (ConOps) for mission supportPrior experience with circuit design of analog PCBPrior experience with SPICE SimulationPrior experience with Power QualityPrior experience with Power Supply DesignPrior experience with circuit design of power PCBPrior experience with bonding and groundingPrior experience with switching regulatorsPrior experience with power supply design for motor control systemPrior experience with power supply soft start circuit designRequisition Preferences:Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering and may be expected to have a related master's or higher degree and normally possess 15+ years of related experiencePrior experience with circuit design of digital PCBPrior experience with Generators, electronic load banks/power banks, power supplies, power analyzersPrior experience with power supply remote sensesPrior experience with power distribution for PCB layoutPrior experience with Power Supply Phase Impedance measurementsPrior experience with Power Supply efficiency calculationPrior experience with Altium or equivalent tools for PCB schematic entry.Prior experience with JSC standards and processesFamiliarity 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, functionPrior experience with cable designPrior experience in the design and testing of analog instrumentation systemsPrior experience in the design and testing of stepper and brushless DC-DC control circuitsPrior experience in the design and testing of power supply and conditioning systemsPrior experience with FPGA circuitry design and coding in associated VHDL development environmentsPrior experience in version control software like Subversion (SVN)Prior experience with data acquisition systems (especially National Instruments) and LabVIEW code developmentPrior experience with microcontroller circuitry design and associated embedded software development environmentsProficient in MS Office programs, particularly MSProject, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneNote, SharePoint, and OutlookExcellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to work in a team environmentWhy Join Our Team?In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:Excellent personal and professional career growth9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicableOnsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)Much, much more!For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this positionMust be able to complete a U.S. government background investigationManagement has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertisedEssential FunctionsWork EnvironmentGenerally, an office environment can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.Physical RequirementsWork may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).Equipment and MachinesStandard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).AttendanceRegular attendance following an established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside the normal schedule and adjust the schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.Other Essential FunctionsProfessional 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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