Spaceflight EEE Parts Engineer — High‑Reliability Hardware

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

Job summary

Astrion is seeking an Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Engineer to join NASA Johnson Space Center projects onsite in Houston, TX. The role focuses on EEE parts, charging analyses, surface potentials, ESD mitigation, and material evaluation for high-reliability spaceflight applications.

Typical duties include supporting spacecraft programs, evaluating parts lists, and briefing the PCB with actionable recommendations. Collaboration across laboratories and suppliers is essential.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or related area.
• 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.
• Understanding of component selection, obsolescence management, reliability assessment, DPA, and failure analysis methodologies.
• Familiarity with NASA advisories, GIDEP alerts, aerospace standards, and industry practices for component risk assessment and communication.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with engineering teams, laboratories, suppliers, and stakeholders.

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.
• Report findings to the EEE Parts Control Board and recommend replacements.
• 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

Teamwork

Eager to learn

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

ABET-accredited program

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

OneNote

OneDrive

SharePoint

Outlook

Job description

Astrion is seeking an Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Engineer to join NASA Johnson Space Center projects onsite in Houston, TX. The role focuses on EEE parts, charging analyses, surface potentials, ESD mitigation, and material evaluation for high-reliability spaceflight applications.

Typical duties include supporting spacecraft programs, evaluating parts lists, and briefing the PCB with actionable recommendations. Collaboration across laboratories and suppliers is essential.