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Jacobs Electronics Design Engineer - Space Exploration Electronics Systems in Houston, Texas
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Your Impact:
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. Jacobs is NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Electronics Design Engineer - Space Exploration Electronics Systems to work with JETS teammate company, Oceaneering Space Systems . Do you have the following skills?
** We are actively searching for qualified candidates for this potential opening; however, we do not have assurance at this time when one of the two position will be finalized and opened. Because we have strong reason to believe the position will be approved soon, we are proceeding with identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews. **
As an Electronics Design Engineer - Space Exploration Electronics Systems you will:
Report directly to the Electronics and Electrical Section Manager as part of group of over 55 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
Here’s What You’ll Need:
This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school and five (5) years of related engineering experience, or a MS degree from an accredited engineering school and four (4) years of related engineering experience, or Ph.D. from an accredited engineering school and zero (0) years of related experience
Prior experience with Analog, Digital and Power electrical schematic entry and printed circuit board layout tools such as Altium Designer
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.
Prior experience with microcontroller circuitry design and associated embedded software development environments
Prior experience in cable design for space applications
Prior experience with JSC standards and processes
Requisition Preferences:
Familiarity with data interface protocols and associated hardware such as Ethernet, RS232, RS422, RS485, I2C, SPI etc.
Experience with test hardware such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, logic analyzers, function generators, electronic load banks, power supplies, power analyzers
Prior experience with cable design
Prior experience in design and test of analog instrumentation systems
Prior experience in design and test of stepper and brushless DC-DC control circuits
Prior experience in design and test of power supply and conditioning systems
Prior experience in version control software like Subversion (SVN)
Proficient in MS Office programs, particularly MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneNote, SharePoint and Outlook
Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to work in a team environment
Why Join Our Team?
Click on the below links to view just a small sample of all that we do! Come join our team and be part of our future. We look forward to seeing you!
See What We Do (https://app.frame.io/presentations/225c1d41-60d8-58cc-bf8c-fd204fb246d9)
Jacobs Aerospace Solutions Overview
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In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:
Excellent personal and professional career growth
9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
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 US Permanent Residency is 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.
Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) and supplemental language (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/eeoc_gina_supplement.pdf) .