Electronic Component Engineer - EEE Parts with Security Clearance

Astrion; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking an Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Engineer at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, onsite. The role focuses on spacecraft charging analysis, ESD mitigation, and electrostatic risk assessments for flight projects and programs.

The EEE Parts engineer will evaluate parts lists for criticality and environmental suitability, report findings to the PCB, and support failure investigations with a team of 45+ engineers. Background check and U.S. citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited school.
• Experience with high-reliability and spaceflight applications; understanding of EEE parts processes.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Report to Electronics and Electrical Section Manager within a team of 45+ engineers.
• Provide EEE parts support for NASA flight projects, evaluate parts for criticality and environmental suitability, report findings to PCB.
• Assist with EEE failure investigations.
• Review military and industry EEE specifications, standards, and studies for NASA applications.
• Support qualification plans, screening, and NSPAR.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Component risk assessment

Data analysis

Lab compatibility

Teamwork with engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

OneNote

OneDrive/SharePoint/Outlook

Job description

Overview

Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Engineer LOCATION : NASA Johnson Space Center JOB STATUS : Full Time, Onsite CLEARANCE: Background check & U.S. Citizenship required Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a dedicated and diverse team? If so, we need you! We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people around the world. Bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that enable space exploration while benefiting life on Earth. We are excited about our mission, and we need you on our team as we support NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. We have an opportunity for an Electronic Component Engineer - EEE Parts for NASA GFE Flight Projects and Programs to join our team with Astrion. The E1 engineer will support spacecraft charging analysis, surface potentials, ESD mitigation, materials evaluation, and vehicle-level electrostatic risk assessments. The role supports engineering teams developing spacecraft, rovers, or other platforms where electrostatic phenomena present mission, safety, or performance risks.

Required Experience / Skills

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area.
• BS degree in Engineering from an accredited school.
• Familiar with supporting engineering design reviews, product development activities, and electronic component selection for high-reliability and spaceflight applications.
• Knowledge of EEE parts processes, including procurement specifications, SCDs, technical documentation, and parts management principles.
• Basic understanding of NASA, aerospace, or military environments and high-reliability electronic, electrical, and electromechanical (EEE) components used in mission-critical applications.
• Familiarity with NASA advisories, GIDEP alerts, aerospace standards, and industry practices for component risk assessment and communication.
• Understanding of component selection, obsolescence management, reliability assessment, destructive physical analysis (DPA), and failure analysis methodologies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with engineering teams, laboratories, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Eager to learn and apply engineering fundamentals to solve technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Electronics and Electrical Section Manager within a team of 45+ engineers.
• Provide EEE parts support for NASA flight projects and programs, including evaluation of parts lists for criticality and environmental suitability, reporting findings to the EEE Parts Control Board (PCB), and recommending replacements.
• Assist with EEE failure investigations.
• Review military and industry EEE specifications, standards, and studies for NASA applications.
• Support qualification plans, screening, and Non-Standard Part Approval Requests (NSPAR).
• Perform other duties as required.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Strong foundation in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
• Knowledge of passive components, microcircuits, semiconductors, hybrid circuits, discrete electronic devices, component technologies, and manufacturing processes gained through coursework, laboratory work, or internships.
• Familiar with NSPAR development processes and printed circuit board (PCB) documentation through academic or project experience.
• Experience researching, sourcing, and evaluating electronic components, developing specifications and verification plans, and analyzing test data to assess performance, quality, and compliance.
• Understanding of reliability engineering, accelerated testing, failure analysis, and product development through production readiness.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneNote, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Outlook.