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Are you passionate about solving complex problems? Join our dynamic team as a Electronics Design Engineer - Space Exploration Electronic Systems and become a vital contributor to support NASA as an Oceaneering Teammate on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) II contract. As an integral part of our organization, you'll play a crucial role in the Electrical and Electronics Design section in the Engineering Department on the NASA JSC Engineering, Technology and Science II (JETS II) Contract.

This role will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the thrilling world of human spaceflight and deep space exploration programs. Your contributions will ensure that our services not only meet - but outperform all standards and expectations. As a Electronics Design Engineer - Space Exploration Electronic Systems, you'll find yourself at the forefront of innovation, collaborating with a passionate team who shares your dedication to excellence. If you're seeking to immerse yourself in an environment where your skills and expertise will make a genuine impact, we invite you to join our team! 

We are seeking someone with a keen eye for detail, a strong commitment to owning their work, and providing superior quality. You should be a person who thrives in a diverse environment and who is comfortable communicating at all levels of the organization. To be successful in this role, you should have a sense of genuine, engaging curiosity, and a desire for growth and continuous learning. 

Someone in this role would typically have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a ten (10) years of experience.  This position can be hired at any level in our professional career framework, depending on business need at the time of hire.

**International travel may be required. Straight time overtime, 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), and/or 1 day of telework per week may be available** 

Required

• Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and may be expected to have a related master's degree and normally possess 10-15 years of related experience. 
• Prior experience leading team of electronics design engineers. 
• Experience in requirements definition and architecture development. 
• Prior experience with circuit design of analog PCB, digital PCB, and power PCB, including fabrication and assembly. 
• Prior experience with electrical schematic entry and printed circuit board layout tools such as Altium Designer, and version control software like Subversion (SVN). 
• Prior experience in cable design and fabrication for space applications. 
• Prior experience with JSC standards and processes. 
• 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 (Xilinx FPGA using VIVADO tool) for space applications. 
• Experience in microcontroller circuit design and development of embedded systems, including hands-on design, build, and testing, as well as proficiency with embedded software development environments. 
• Prior experience with requirements verification.

Preferred

• Prior experience programming in C/C++ and Python. 
• Prior experience with circuit simulation tools such as Pspice, OrCAD, Multisim etc. 
• Experience with test hardware such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, logic analyzers, function generators, electronic load banks, power supplies, power analyzers. 
• Familiarity with data interface protocols and associated hardware such as Ethernet, RS232, RS422, RS485, I2C, SPI etc. 
• Prior experience in design and test of analog instrumentation systems. 
• Prior experience with design and testing of analog instrumentation systems, stepper and brushless DC-DC control circuits, and of power supply and conditioning systems. 
• Experience in the design, development, and validation of NASA space-flight hardware. 
• - Excellent communication skills, organizational 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, OneNote, OneDrive and Outlook.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

The Electronics Design Engineer - Space Exploration Electronic Systems will: 

• Report directly to the Electronics and Electrical Section Manager as part of group of over 45 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 and assigned.