Spaceflight Battery Hardware Project Engineer

Barrios Technology; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrios Technology in Houston seeks a Spaceflight Battery Hardware Project Engineer to join the team. You will provide design and test support for Johnson Space Center Engineering Directorate and help develop test procedures, verify flight hardware, and document configurations.

This entry‑level position requires a Bachelor's in engineering, basic electrical knowledge, and the ability to work independently in a lab, assemble and test systems, and communicate results in written and verbal form.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, 0–2 years of experience in the field or related area.
• Familiar with electrical components and systems.
• Ability to work independently when required.
• Self-motivated, team player with adaptability to a dynamic environment and the ability to complete all assignments.
• Ability to operate in a laboratory environment and perform necessary troubleshooting tasks.
• Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings.
• Must visualize and work with complex mechanical/electrical systems and work with others in problem solving as part of a team.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Provide design and test support in various aspects of development for the Johnson Space Center Engineering Directorate.
• Support project teams with development of test procedures and verification/validation processes.
• Perform testing and verification of flight hardware.
• Maintain baseline test configurations and document changes.
• Generate paperwork for tasks such as TPS, DRs, and DTPs as needed.
• Collaborate with project teams and report to project managers for technical support and task assignment.
• Troubleshoot hardware to investigate mechanical and electrical failures.
• Help resolve roadblocks to keep the project on schedule.
• Work with technicians to build and test systems.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Electrical components

Independent work

Team player

Lab testing

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Systems visualization

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Barrios Technology is an engineering solutions partner with more than 45 years of experience supporting NASA and the commercial space industry. We deliver innovative engineering, software, and technology integration services across NASA centers nationwide. Barrios prides itself on a people-focused culture that values creativity, diversity, professional growth, and a healthy work–life balance.

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Spaceflight Battery Hardware Project Engineer to join the team with Barrios, a teammate company!

Responsibilities

The Spaceflight Battery Hardware Project Engineer will:

• Provide design and test support in various aspects of development in support of the Johnson Space Center Engineering Directorate

• Support project teams with development of test procedures and verification and validation processes

• Perform testing and verification of flight hardware

• Maintain and ensure baseline test configurations and document any configuration changes

• Generate essential paperwork and documents for tasks assigned, such as Task Performance Sheets (TPS), Discrepancy Reports (DR), and Detailed Test Procedures (DTP), as needed

• Work in a collaborative, team environment and report to project managers for technical support, task assignment, and processes

• Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures within hardware or test support hardware

• Work with project assigned personnel to resolve any roadblocks to keep the project executing on schedule and moving forward

• Perform job functions based on pre-established guidelines or instructions

• Work with technicians to build and test designed systems

• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, plus zero (0) to two (2) years of experience in the field or in a related area

• Familiar with electrical components and systems

• Ability to work independently when required

• Self-motivated, team player with adaptability to a dynamic environment and the ability to complete all assignments as required

• Ability to operate in a laboratory environment and perform necessary troubleshooting tasks

• Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings.

• Must have the ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical/electrical systems and work with others in problem solving as part of a team

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products

Preferences:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• Experience with the design, assembly, verification, testing, and operation of space hardware
• Experience with NASA JSC Flight Hardware Life Cycle, Certification, and Engineering processes
• Prior experience with hardware anomaly troubleshooting and failure analysis.
• Experience with procedure development
• Co‑op or Intern experience at JSC or other NASA agency
• Familiarity with the Engineering Life Cycle process
• Prior experience working and coordinating requirements with third party/outside vendors
• Familiarity with NASA Quality operational procedures and requirements
• Willing to work off hours/alternative shifts when running tests.

Essential Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Applicant selected may be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Work may involve sitting for extended periods.
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.
• Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.
• Generally, an office environment but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
• 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 when required.
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must put forward a 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.
• Thispositionmayrequiresomecommutingand travelingto other installations as needed.

Barrios Technology is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in several states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.

Barrios Technology is an Equal Employment 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.