Associate Electrical Design Engineer

Overview

We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this mission and work in a great team environment, this role supports NASA programs at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, including ground systems, flight hardware processing, and launch operations for the Space Launch System, Orion, and related programs.

Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:

• Support senior engineers by providing practical application of engineering skills to perform flight and ground system electrical engineering projects that meet stakeholder expectations, system functional requirements, and NASA program requirements.
• Support the design of electrical Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and Ground Support Systems (GSS).
• Work with NASA and other contractor design teams to perform modifications to existing GSE/GSS electrical systems.
• Support the preparation of conceptual design packages, perform feasibility studies, technical assessments, and requirements development in support of new design projects and existing system design modifications.
• Perform electrical circuit calculations including electrical loads, equipment sizing, and voltage drops.
• Support the creation and execution of component and subsystem design verification/acceptance plans and test methods to validate performance to requirements and obtain design certification.
• Interface with customer representatives and manage completion of tasks on schedule and within budget to the customer's satisfaction.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering or technical equivalent from an accredited institution; at least four years of experience.

• Knowledge or experience with GSE and GSS supporting launching spaceflight vehicles is highly desirable.
• Experience with the design of AC and DC power systems as well as PLC based control and instrumentation systems is highly desirable.
• Experience in short circuit current analyses, coordination studies, arc flash analysis, load flow analyses, protective relay settings, lighting analysis and grounding studies is highly desirable.
• Experience with design of components and systems that operate in hazardous environments, specifically Class 1 Division 2 zones is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of NASA-KSC design development processes and requirements is desirable.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC) and NFPA 70E is desirable.
• AutoCAD / Microstation / CREO or other related CAD software experience is desirable.
• Functional knowledge of Maximo, Solumina, or other similar work authorization tools is desirable.
• Experience with Windchill and other product lifecycle management software systems is desirable.
• Ability to read drawings, schematics, and specification charts.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to be a positive contributing member of a formal team and able to follow direction and guidance by the team or management.
• Must be able to present information to upper management and customers.
• Must have the ability to work with minimal supervision and only general guidance.
• In-depth computer experience with Microsoft Office products, Internet browsers, and Outlook.
• Must have a valid US Driver License.

• May be required to climb stairs to access equipment for troubleshooting.
• Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing.
• Physical requirements are sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures.
• Position is located on a hazardous testing facility; must be able to quickly evacuate buildings in the event of an emergency.

• Position may require travel daily to different areas on site.
• Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand may be required to access various locations on the facility.
• Climbing ladders and platforms may be necessary.
• All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA…