Electronic Component Engineer

MRI; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k)

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

MRI Technologies has an exciting opportunity for an Electronic Component Engineer on the JETS II contract at NASA Johnson Space Center. You will lead a team of over 50 Electronics and Electrical Engineers, delivering EEE parts engineering support to NASA programs and ensuring reliability of space hardware.

The role involves evaluating parts lists, reporting on materials and derating, developing qualification plans, NSARs, and supporting DPA and procurement activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced roles.
• 10–15 years of related experience.
• Experience leading a technical team.
• NASA or government customer interface experience.
• Knowledge of EEE parts, screening, derating.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Electronic Component Engineers across NASA projects.
• Evaluate EEE parts lists for criticality and environments.
• Review specs, standards, and NSPARs; develop qualification plans.
• Support DPA, NSARs, and procurement specs.
• Coordinate with test labs and part manufacturers.
• Provide technical guidance in space-level parts engineering.

Skills

Team leadership

Electrical engineering

NASA coordination

MS Office suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

MRI Technologies has an exciting opportunity for an Electronic Component Engineer on the JETS II contract at NASA Johnson Space Center. In this role, you will serve as a Team Lead within a group of more than 50 Electronics and Electrical Engineers, reporting to the Electronics and Electrical Section Manager. You will provide Electrical, Electronic, and Electromagnetic (EEE) parts engineering support to NASA GFE Flight Projects and NASA Programs, helping ensure that the parts flying on NASA's human spaceflight hardware meet the reliability and performance demands of deep space exploration.

A Day in the Life

Your responsibilities will include leading a team of Electronic Component Engineers supporting several NASA projects and programs. You will evaluate proposed EEE parts lists against each project's hardware criticality and environments, and report on the manufacturers, materials, construction, usage (including environmental and electrical de-rating), and overall reliability of selected parts to the EEE Parts Control Board (PCB). You will recommend replacement EEE parts, assist in EEE parts failure investigations, and review military and industry EEE parts specifications, standards, and studies for application to NASA programs. A core part of the role is assisting in the development of EEE part qualification plans, project-specific screening requirements, and Non-Standard Part Approval Requests (NSPARs), as well as supporting Destructive Physical Analysis (DPA) efforts as a condition of part approval. You will also support project teams in sourcing passive components (resistors, capacitors, transformers, etc.) and active components (ICs, transistors, diodes), develop part specifications and test procedures for space-level parts, and provide technical assistance to contracted test labs, part manufacturers, and project teams. You will work in a laboratory environment as required, following standard operating procedures.

Requirements

What We Are Looking For

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering, with a related master's degree preferred, and normally 10-15 years of related experience
• BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited engineering school and 10 years of related engineering experience
• Prior experience leading a technical team
• Experience interfacing with a NASA (or similar government) customer on a regular basis and coordinating team assignments and individual tasking
• Experience supporting design reviews and product development teams
• Understanding of component selection, screening, qualification, and derating for use in space flight applications
• Experience supporting project teams in EEE-related activities, including review and generation of procurement specifications and source control drawings (SCDs)
• Experience assisting in the preparation, analysis, and distribution of NASA Advisories and Government Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) Alerts
• Experience with part selection, obsolescence review, and electrical part failure investigation
• Proficiency in MS Office programs, particularly MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneNote, and Outlook
• Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment

Preferences

• Knowledge of component failure modes, component reliability, and NASA component specifications and standards
• Knowledge of NASA space flight hardware processes
• Understanding of passive components, microcircuits, hybrids, semiconductors, and discrete device fabrication
• Prior experience with accelerated reliability testing, reliability theory, and component failure analysis
• Knowledge of EEE parts used in high-reliability military/DoD or space hardware, and associated U.S. military test specifications and standards
• Experience developing EEE parts management plans, supporting Destructive Physical Analysis (DPA), and conducting parts failure analysis
• Strong background in Electronic Engineering, including knowledge of EEE parts, technologies, and manufacturing processes
• Experience with product development, pre-production activity, and product life cycle
• Sourcing background in the electronics industry, with supply chain experience across electrical technologies and part manufacturers

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on your experience and business needs, we may consider candidates at any level for which the position is advertised.

Benefits And Perks

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and 401(k). You'll also enjoy a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off, when applicable), and the opportunity to support NASA's human spaceflight programs as part of a large, collaborative Electronics and Electrical engineering team.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency may be required.

MRI Technologies is an Equal Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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.