Electronics Design Engineer - Space Exploration Electronic Systems
Jacobs, Houston, TX, United States
Electronics Design Engineer - Space Exploration Electronic Systems (ADV000CM1)
Supports new designs from conception through manufacturing, testing, and deployment for NASA space‑flight hardware.
Responsibilities
Report directly to the Electronics and Electrical Section Manager.
Lead or collaborate with the team of Electronics and Electrical Engineers on projects.
Provide design support and guidance in electronics system development.
Ensure compliance with NASA specifications for electronic component development.
Develop component test stand architectures and generate electrical component and lab instrumentation test system designs.
Develop and modify LabVIEW code for test systems.
Develop detailed test verification procedures.
Work with electrical and mechanical technicians to build and test designed systems.
Develop and test 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 PCB design for various application needs.
Develop test software modules to perform specific tests.
Collaborate with eCAD designer for PCB layouts.
Follow laboratory operating procedures and maintain safety standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum bachelor’s degree in Engineering; master’s preferred.
10–15 years of relevant experience in electronics design.
Leadership experience with electronics design engineering teams.
Experience in requirements definition and architecture development.
Proficiency in analog, digital, and power PCB design, fabrication, and assembly.
Expertise with electrical schematic entry and PCB layout tools such as Altium Designer.
Version control experience (e.g., Subversion/SVN).
Experience with cable design and fabrication for space applications.
Familiarity with JSC standards and processes.
Experience with data acquisition systems, National Instruments, and LabVIEW.
FPGA and VHDL development experience (Xilinx Vivado).
Embedded system design and microcontroller circuit expertise.
Requirements verification experience.
Preferences
Programming experience in C/C++ and Python.
Circuit simulation tools (Pspice, OrCAD, Multisim).
Test hardware proficiency (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, function generators, electronic load banks, power supplies, power analyzers).
Knowledge of data interface protocols (Ethernet, RS232, RS422, RS485, I2C, SPI).
Analog instrumentation system design and testing.
Design, development, and validation of NASA space‑flight hardware.
Excellent communication and organizational skills for multidisciplinary teams.
Proficiency in MS Office (Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneNote, OneDrive, Outlook).
Benefits
Excellent personal and professional career growth.
9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), where applicable.
Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch) and other amenities.
Competitive compensation and benefits.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency may be required. 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.
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Supports new designs from conception through manufacturing, testing, and deployment for NASA space‑flight hardware.
Responsibilities
Report directly to the Electronics and Electrical Section Manager.
Lead or collaborate with the team of Electronics and Electrical Engineers on projects.
Provide design support and guidance in electronics system development.
Ensure compliance with NASA specifications for electronic component development.
Develop component test stand architectures and generate electrical component and lab instrumentation test system designs.
Develop and modify LabVIEW code for test systems.
Develop detailed test verification procedures.
Work with electrical and mechanical technicians to build and test designed systems.
Develop and test 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 PCB design for various application needs.
Develop test software modules to perform specific tests.
Collaborate with eCAD designer for PCB layouts.
Follow laboratory operating procedures and maintain safety standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum bachelor’s degree in Engineering; master’s preferred.
10–15 years of relevant experience in electronics design.
Leadership experience with electronics design engineering teams.
Experience in requirements definition and architecture development.
Proficiency in analog, digital, and power PCB design, fabrication, and assembly.
Expertise with electrical schematic entry and PCB layout tools such as Altium Designer.
Version control experience (e.g., Subversion/SVN).
Experience with cable design and fabrication for space applications.
Familiarity with JSC standards and processes.
Experience with data acquisition systems, National Instruments, and LabVIEW.
FPGA and VHDL development experience (Xilinx Vivado).
Embedded system design and microcontroller circuit expertise.
Requirements verification experience.
Preferences
Programming experience in C/C++ and Python.
Circuit simulation tools (Pspice, OrCAD, Multisim).
Test hardware proficiency (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, function generators, electronic load banks, power supplies, power analyzers).
Knowledge of data interface protocols (Ethernet, RS232, RS422, RS485, I2C, SPI).
Analog instrumentation system design and testing.
Design, development, and validation of NASA space‑flight hardware.
Excellent communication and organizational skills for multidisciplinary teams.
Proficiency in MS Office (Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneNote, OneDrive, Outlook).
Benefits
Excellent personal and professional career growth.
9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), where applicable.
Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch) and other amenities.
Competitive compensation and benefits.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency may be required. 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.
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