*SKILLBRIDGE* Electrical Engineer

KBR Careers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR in Houston seeks an Electrical Engineer for the HHPC2 Engineering Department to design, develop and certify electrical, data, and power sub-systems for human spaceflight. You will build relationships with leadership, peers, customers and authorities while supporting flight hardware across NASA programs.

This SkillBridge role requires active duty US military eligibility, a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, and 5+ years in flight hardware development, with NASA experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be active duty US military eligible for SkillBridge.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as an electrical engineer with flight hardware experience.
• Previous NASA or NASA contractor experience preferred.
• Ability to work on complex projects in a dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of PCB layout and related design practices.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical, data and power subsystems with component selection and layout.
• Support engineering lifecycle from concept to certification.
• Support verification, test procedures, and data interpretation.
• Apply engineering judgement to provide solutions and mitigate risks.
• Participate in project reviews, customer meetings, and design reviews.
• Deliver high quality products within cost and schedule targets.
• Test and integrate hardware with software and ground test support.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Professional judgment

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering

Related field (Biomedical)

Tools

Altium

CAD software

Job description

Title: *SKILLBRIDGE* Electrical Engineer *MUST BE ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY ELIGIBLE FOR THE DOD SKILLBRIDGE PROGRAM TO APPLY*

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! Around here, we define the future. At KBR we are committed to our Nation’s Military and Veteran’s through our partnerships with Hiring our Hero’s and DoD Skillbridge. We attract the best minds in the world because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness, and collaboration. We are known for Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely. All Skillbridge positions have potential of full time job offers upon successful completion of the program unless expressed otherwise. We are a contract of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers and dreamers and we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely. On the Human Health and Performance Contract (HHPC2) we are at the forefront of safeguarding astronaut health, ensuring human performance, and advancing technologies for human space exploration.

What You’ll Do:

In this role, as an electrical engineer within the HHPC2 Engineering Department’s Design Engineering and Fabrication Section, you will perform tasks essential to the design, development, and certification of electrical, data, and power sub-systems for human spaceflight. You will develop and maintain successful professional relationships with Engineering Department leadership, peers, customers, and technical authorities. You will contribute to the success of flight hardware projects spanning multiple NASA directorates including Engineering and Human Health & Performance, and you will support multiple NASA programs including the International Space Station, Orion, Human Landing System, and other Programs. The flight hardware projects that you will support will contribute to NASA's exploration missions to return humans to the surface of the moon and beyond.

• 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 to problems.
• Employ sound professional judgment and technical leadership through participation in project reviews, customer meetings, control boards, and peer review of electrical engineering design products and presentation topics.
• Deliver high quality products that meet customer requirements within project cost and schedule.
• Build and test electrical, electronic, and electromechanical systems for proof of concept, engineering development, hardware/software integration, and ground test support, and support technicians in fabrication and assembly of flight hardware.
• Maintain and apply expertise in electrical, electronic, and electromechanical systems in support of hardware/software operations support and assigned flight hardware projects in the Design Engineering and Fabrication Section of the HHPC2 Engineering department.

What You Bring:

You bring extensive knowledge of electrical/electronic engineering principles and practices and apply that knowledge to make independent decisions on a broad range of space-related engineering problems. You bring experience leading the design of electrical, data and power sub-systems including design support, cabling, and practiced technical judgment to achieve engineering project success and ultimately meet customer requirements. Your experience performing fabrication, assembly, and test of the sub-systems/systems will contribute to timely procurements, review of design requirements and proposal of verification methods resulting in successful project outcomes.

Qualifications:

• MUST BE ACTIVE DUTY US MILITARY ELIGIBLE FOR THE SKILLBRIDGE PROGRAM
• 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 for extremely integrated projects;
• 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.)

Your Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively discuss and present technical topics with project managers, project leads, peers, department leadership, and customers
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to achieve successful outcomes in a team environment
• Mature, professional judgment in establishing design artifacts, objectives, milestones, and priorities.
• Have a “can do” attitude – no job is too big or small, be a problem solver
• Experience with configuration and data management processes
• Be proactive about learning and motivated to take on additional responsibilities over time
• Applicable knowledge of standard MS Office tools and applications

What to Expect:

This position is expected to be in person 5 days a week. Occasional travel may be required.

KBR Benefits:

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits to our employees which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.

About Us & Culture:

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and foster an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Values:

We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.