Electronics Design Engineer - Space Exploration Electronic Systems

Amentum; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent personal and professional career growth

9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)

Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)

Job summary

An engineering solutions provider is seeking an Electronics Design Engineer in Houston, Texas, to support NASA's deep space exploration efforts. This role involves leading teams in developing electronic systems, performing circuit design, and ensuring compliance with NASA specifications. The ideal candidate should hold a bachelor's degree in Engineering with significant experience in electronics design and possess strong skills in relevant design software. Opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Prior experience leading team of electronics design engineers.
• Experience in requirements definition and architecture development.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Electronics and Electrical Section Manager.
• Support new designs from conception to operational test and deployment.
• Conduct analog and digital printed circuit board design.

Skills

Leading team of electronics design engineers

Circuit design (analog & digital PCB)

Electrical schematic entry

FPGA circuitry design

Microcontroller circuit design

Data acquisition systems (National Instruments)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Altium Designer

LabVIEW

PCB layout tools

Pspice

MS Office Suite

Job description

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!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. 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 NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

Electronics Design Engineer - Space Exploration Electronic Systems will:

• Report directly to the Electronics and Electrical Section Manager as part of a group of over 45 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.

Requisition Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and may be expected to have a related master's degree and normally possess 10-15 years of related experience.

• Prior experience leading team of electronics design engineers.

• Experience in requirements definition and architecture development.

• Prior experience with circuit design of analog PCB, digital PCB, and power PCB, including fabrication and assembly.

• Prior experience with electrical schematic entry and printed circuit board layout tools such as Altium Designer, and version control software like Subversion (SVN).

• Prior experience in cable design and fabrication for space applications.

• Prior experience with JSC standards and processes.

• 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 (Xilinx FPGA using VIVADO tool) for space applications.

• Experience in microcontroller circuit design and development of embedded systems, including hands‑on design, build, and testing, as well as proficiency with embedded software development environments.

• Prior experience with requirements verification.

Requisition Preferences

• Prior experience programming in C/C++ and Python.

• Prior experience with circuit simulation tools such as Pspice, OrCAD, Multisim etc.

• Experience with test hardware such as oscilloscopes, multi‑meters, logic analyzers, function generators, electronic load banks, power supplies, power analyzers.

• Familiarity with data interface protocols and associated hardware such as Ethernet, RS232, RS422, RS485, I2C, SPI etc.

• Prior experience in design and test of analog instrumentation systems. Prior experience with design and testing of analog instrumentation systems, stepper and brushless DC‑DC control circuits, and of power supply and conditioning systems.

• Experience in the design, development, and validation of NASA space‑flight hardware.

• Excellent communication skills, organizational skills and the ability to work in a multi‑disciplinary team of mechanical, electrical, and software engineers designing and building world‑class, NASA space‑flight hardware.

• Proficient in MS Office programs, particularly MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneNote, OneDrive and Outlook.

Why Join Our Team?

• Excellent personal and professional career growth

• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable

• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)

• Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. 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 the position is advertised.

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.