Electronics Design Engineer - Space Exploration Electronic Systems

Electronics Design Engineer - Space Exploration Electronic Systems (ADV
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Supports new designs from conception through manufacturing, testing, and deployment for NASA space‑flight hardware.

• Report directly to the Electronics and Electrical Section Manager.
• Lead or collaborate with the team of Electronics and Electrical Engineers on projects.
• Provide design support and guidance in electronics system development.
• Ensure compliance with NASA specifications for electronic component development.
• Develop component test stand architectures and generate electrical component and lab instrumentation test system designs.
• Develop and modify LabVIEW code for test systems.
• Develop detailed test verification procedures.
• Work with electrical and mechanical technicians to build and test designed systems.
• Develop and test 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 PCB design for various application needs.
• Develop test software modules to perform specific tests.
• Collaborate with eCAD designer for PCB layouts.
• Follow laboratory operating procedures and maintain safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Engineering; master’s preferred.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience in electronics design.
• Leadership experience with electronics design engineering teams.
• Experience in requirements definition and architecture development.
• Proficiency in analog, digital, and power PCB design, fabrication, and assembly.
• Expertise with electrical schematic entry and PCB layout tools such as Altium Designer.
• Version control experience (e.g., Subversion/SVN).
• Experience with cable design and fabrication for space applications.
• Familiarity with JSC standards and processes.
• Experience with data acquisition systems, National Instruments, and LabVIEW.
• FPGA and VHDL development experience (Xilinx Vivado).
• Embedded system design and microcontroller circuit expertise.
• Requirements verification experience.

• Programming experience in C/C++ and Python.
• Circuit simulation tools (Pspice, OrCAD, Multisim).
• Test hardware proficiency (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, function generators, electronic load banks, power supplies, power analyzers).
• Knowledge of data interface protocols (Ethernet, RS232, RS422, RS485, I2C, SPI).
• Analog instrumentation system design and testing.
• Design, development, and validation of NASA space‑flight hardware.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills for multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, One Note, One Drive, Outlook).

• Excellent personal and professional career growth.
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), where applicable.
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch) and other amenities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency may be required. 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.