Electrical Engineer — Spaceflight Hardware (SkillBridge)

KBR, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off & flexible schedule

Job summary

KBR, Inc. seeks an Electrical Engineer for the HHPC2 group at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

This SkillBridge role focuses on designing electrical, data, and power subsystems for human spaceflight hardware, with collaboration across NASA programs and engineering leadership. You will contribute to flight hardware development, participate in design reviews, and support verification and qualification activities while leveraging Altium and MS Office tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Electrical engineering (or related e.g. Biomedical)
• 5+ years’ experience as an electrical engineer with at least 3 years supporting flight hardware development
• Previous experience with NASA or a NASA contractor
• Demonstrated success in working within complex projects in a dynamic environment
• Comprehensive knowledge and application of engineering disciplines focused on the development hardware/products
• Capable of identifying risks and issues, reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options for mitigation and implement solutions
• Knowledge of Printed Circuit Board layout (e.g. Altium, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design of electrical, data, and power subsystems including component identification, part selection, circuit design and layout, drawing development and release
• Support projects throughout the engineering development lifecycle including initial concept, requirements, preliminary and final flight design, production and certification
• Support verification and closure of requirements including design review, analysis, inputs to test procedures, qualification and acceptance testing, review and interpretation of test data
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard and advanced engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, and use technical judgement to make decisions to provide engineering solutions
• Employ professional judgment and technical leadership through participation in project reviews, customer meetings, control boards, and peer review of electrical engineering design products
• Deliver high quality products that meet customer requirements within project cost and schedule
• Build and test electrical systems for proof of concept, engineering development, hardware/software integration, and ground test support
• Maintain and apply expertise in electrical/electronic systems in support of hardware/software operations for HHPC2 Design Engineering and Fabrication Section

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Judgement

Problem solving

Configuration management

Learning mindset

MS Office

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

Altium

MS Office

Job description

KBR, Inc. seeks an Electrical Engineer for the HHPC2 group at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

This SkillBridge role focuses on designing electrical, data, and power subsystems for human spaceflight hardware, with collaboration across NASA programs and engineering leadership. You will contribute to flight hardware development, participate in design reviews, and support verification and qualification activities while leveraging Altium and MS Office tools.