Electrical Engineer

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available.
Clearance Required for Start: No.
Clearance Type: None.
Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

• Development and execution of integrated tests for the advanced booster avionics of the Space Launch System (SLS).
• Support electrical component system integration design and testing.
• Create and sustain engineering documentation products (drawings, specifications, design and analysis reports, test plans, test reports, etc.).
• Act as a Materiel Review Board (MRB) Design Engineer (DE) presenting nonconformance dispositions and analyses.
• Oversee and conduct integrated testing for development, qualification, and acceptance of flight electrical systems/components.
• Serve as Technical Point of Contact for the Booster avionics message table definition and implementation.
• Understand current and future parameter definitions in the message table that define commands between the SLS main flight computer and the health/status of each avionics LRU in the SLS boosters.
• Support design efforts, testing and engineering support for avionics flight hardware and systems, including:
• Understanding current and creation of new booster simulation models for the System Integration Lab (SIL).
• Creating and executing test plans and associated procedures.
• Receiving & inspecting avionics hardware, assembling and testing hardware, conducting tests and analyzing data.
• Providing forward assembly/aft skirt acceptance check‑out (ACO) support.
• Supporting booster assembly integration and test checkout (ITCO).
• Providing launch console support.
• Support Program Management office on engineering labor estimates, schedule, and procurement activities.
• Assist other Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) in integration and optimization of engineering products and processes.
• Support hardware discrepancy (MRB) activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent with 2 years of engineering design, analysis, and test of aerospace electrical systems OR a Master’s degree.
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance (if required).
• Experience with design, analysis, and test of flight electrical systems.
• Familiarity with common aerospace bus architectures (e.g., MIL-STD-1553, EIA-422).
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced dynamic environment as part of a multi‑discipline team.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills working in a team environment.

• Working knowledge of analog, digital, and instrumentation systems.
• Experience with Material Review Board and resolving discrepant hardware.
• Previous experience with Space Transportation System (STS) hardware or other Space Launch System vehicle avionics hardware.
• Understanding of Configuration Management practices (e.g., Change Request/Change Notice) generation.
• Proficiency with Cirrus cable harness test equipment.
• Proficiency with generation and execution of electronic manufacturing planning.

Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 – $. Total rewards package includes health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays, paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business, and opportunities for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentives for senior roles.

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