Electrical​/Networking Engineer

Electrical/Networking Engineer – US-TX-Palestine

• Support the NASA Scientific Balloon Program in the use of networking equipment on balloons. Help design and document the networks, including means for access control and systems topology.
• Support electrical circuits, assemblies, and devices for a variety of applications including balloon flight hardware, ground support hardware, test equipment, and/or facility modifications.
• Perform complex integration and testing of networking and electronic systems including simulating mission configurations in a flatsat environment.
• Plan the manufacture, installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical apparatus.
• Work directly with engineers in other disciplines in system development and integration.
• Act as internal consultant providing technical guidance on complex projects.
• Design, fabricate, test, verify, and integrate electrical and supporting network systems.
• Assess technical specifications and issue procurement requests; attend meetings, write and deliver reports and presentations to clients and managers.
• Prepare design documentation including technical text, illustrations, tables, and schematics.
• Draw plans and specifications for projects using computer assisted engineering and design software.
• Estimate material, construction, and labor costs with project timescales.
• Test installations / systems; analyze data. Ensure all applicable electrical / construction safety regulations are followed/met.

Must be able to travel, up to 60% travel in a calendar year.

• Bachelor of Science in Network Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Electrical Engineering.
• Two or more years of experience.
• Understanding of test installations and familiarity with test equipment.
• Experience in IPv4 network design, routing, and network address translation.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening. Must be able to obtain a NASA PIV badge.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Virtual private network concepts. Implementation of VPN/IPSEC tunneling protocols/authentication schemes.
• Implementation of network topology designs, with documented continual review/improvement of systems.
• Digital circuit design, mixed signal circuit design, and signal conditioning design.
• Network security implementation, firewall, or access control lists, for remote networks connecting via VPN.

• Must be able to travel to support campaigns in various locations around the world.
• Must have or be able to obtain a passport.
• Must pass the National Science Foundation Physical (Medical) requirement to work in Antarctica.

$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.