Simulation Electronics Engineer

Stcnet; Edwards (CA); Hybrid; USD 96,432 - 130,872; Part time

Job summary

Science and Technology Corporation (STC) is seeking a Simulation Electronics Engineer to support power board design for cockpit interface units at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center. The role involves schematic capture, PCB layout, testing, and integration in a part-time surge capacity.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance. Hybrid onsite/offsite work up to 20 hours per week is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or greater in Engineering or Physical Science, with extensive relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of analog and digital electronics theory.
• Understanding of embedded systems.
• PCB design and layout experience.
• Schematic capture experience.
• Signal processing experience.
• Advanced programming skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required (NASA facility access).

Responsibilities

• Design an electronic circuit card (power board) to distribute power within the cockpit interface unit subsystem.
• Complete schematic capture and PCB layout in preparation for board production.
• Define required operational parameters and develop test procedures for circuit card verification.
• Test the manufactured circuit card to ensure it operates per required parameters.
• Troubleshoot and modify the circuit design if needed.
• Develop firmware and support data acquisition for circuit test and integration.
• Coordinate with the Simulation Engineering Branch for integration and test of the power board.

Skills

Analog electronics

Digital electronics

Embedded systems

Schematic capture

PCB design

Signal processing

Programming

C++

Python

Java

Education

Bachelor's degree or greater in Engineering or Physical Science

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Simulation Electronics Engineer

• Location: Edwards, CA 93523 US (Primary)
• Job Type: Part-Time
• Pay Range: $70 - $95
• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Security Clearance Required: Secret

About Science and Technology Corporation (STC): STC is a science and engineering research and services support company with proven expertise and experience spanning research, development, test, and evaluation in areas including aerospace engineering, earth and atmospheric sciences, chemical and biological defense, military systems and technology, and software development.

• Employment Category: Part‑time surge position: up to 20 hours per week, with schedule flexibility based on design, fabrication, and test milestones. Duty station is within the NASA AFRC area; relocation or travel to AFRC will not be accommodated.
• Onsite presence is not required every day—work is part‑time surge and may be accomplished offsite until integration and test activities require onsite support at AFRC.
• Location: Within the NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) area – hybrid; offsite work permitted until integration and test.
• Work performed in office, control room, and field environments.
• Work Environment: Work includes office/design environments and electronics laboratory environments during circuit card test and integration.
• Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Job Summary

The Simulation Electronics Engineer provides research‑level electronics engineering support to the Simulation Engineering Branch (Code 580) at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center under the Engineering and Technical Support Services (ETSS) contract.

This position supports the design, development, and test of a power distribution board used in the cockpit interface unit subsystem. The work consists of designing the electronic circuit card, completing schematic capture in preparation for board production, and testing the circuit card design once returned from the board manufacturer to verify it operates within required operational parameters—or modifying the circuit should it not function as required.

This is a part‑time surge position (up to 20 hours per week). Work may be accomplished offsite within the AFRC area until integration and test activities require onsite presence.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design an electronic circuit card (power board) to distribute power within the cockpit interface unit subsystem.
• Complete schematic capture and printed circuit board (PCB) layout in preparation for board production.
• Define required operational parameters and develop test procedures for circuit card verification.
• Test the manufactured circuit card to ensure it operates per required operational parameters.
• Troubleshoot and modify the circuit design should the circuit not function as required.
• Develop firmware and support data acquisition as required for circuit test and integration.
• Coordinate with the Simulation Engineering Branch for integration and test of the power board within the cockpit interface unit subsystem.

Key Benefits and Impact

• Apply deep electronics design expertise to flight research simulation hardware at NASA Armstrong.
• Own the power board design end‑to‑end—from schematic capture through fabrication, test, and integration.
• Support the cockpit interface unit subsystem used in real‑time simulation of research aircraft.
• Enjoy a flexible, part‑time surge schedule with hybrid work until integration and test.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or greater in Engineering or Physical Science with at least 20 years of experience, including 5 years as a Principal Investigator, Group Leader, Project Engineer, Project Manager, or equivalent (per ETSS Research Engineer labor category; a Master's degree may substitute for 2 years of related experience, a Doctorate for 5 years).
• Strong understanding of analog and digital electronics theory.
• Understanding of embedded systems.
• PCB design and layout experience.
• Schematic capture experience.
• Signal processing experience.
• Advanced programming skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required (NASA facility access).

Preferred Qualifications

• AutoCAD experience.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with microcontrollers.
• Programming experience in C++, C, Java, and/or Python.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.