NASA Electronics Design Engineer

Challenging Today. Reinventing Tomorrow.

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

MRI, a woman-owned Technologies and Engineering Services company, has an exciting opportunity for an Electronics Design Engineer - Space Exploration Electronic Systems on the JETS II Contract at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. 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 an Electronics Design Engineer - Space Exploration Electronic Systems you will:

• Report directly to the Electronics and Electrical Section Manager as part of group of over 55 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.

Here's What You'll Need:

Requisition Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and 15+ years experience in the field or in a related area.
• Prior experience with Analog, Digital, and Power 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.
• Prior experience in cable design for space applications.
• Prior experience with JSC standards and processes.

Requisition 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 the design and testing of analog instrumentation systems.
• Prior experience in the design and testing of stepper and brushless DC-DC control circuits.
• Prior experience in the design and testing of power supply and conditioning systems.
• Prior experience in version control software like Subversion (SVN).
• Proficient in MS Office programs, particularly MS.
• Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneNote, SharePoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to work in a team environment

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be 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 this position has been advertised.

MRI Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Employment at MRI Technologies is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. MRI Technologies does not discriminate against any team member or applicant because of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age, genetic information, past or present military service, marital or domestic partner status, parental status, pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

MRI Technologies is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

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.

Other Essential Functions

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.

As we are a Federal Contractor, most positions require the employee to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government background investigation. MRI also completes a pre-screening background check for anyone offered employment.