Associate Electrical Engineer I​/II

We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day.

The Consolidated Operations Management and Test (COMET) contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. These tasks support the International Space Station, Exploration Ground Systems, Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle and Launch Services programs.

We are looking for bright and motivated Engineers to join the COMET Controls Development Laboratory Software team at Kennedy Space Center. Engineers will directly support NASA's Artemis missions by providing technical development of safety-critical application software used for commanding and control of ground control systems.

• Perform technical development of safety-critical launch PLC products including requirements, design, coding, testing, and documentation.
• Provide technical support as a part of one or more ground control subsystem development teams.
• Perform integration across subsystem teams to assure continuity of PLC products.
• Serve as part of the team responsible for technical integration between the ground subsystems and the NASA customer.
• Develop and/or evaluate work instruction packages.
• Support internal and project level reviews, working groups, vendor technical interchange meetings, peer reviews, code walk-throughs and other project deliverables associated with the software delivery lifecycle.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor of Science (BS) in engineering or technical equivalent from an accredited institution.

Bachelor of Science (BS) in engineering or technical equivalent from an accredited institution; at least 4 years of experience

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.

• Must be a self-motivated, team player comfortable working in a dynamic environment.
• Knowledge and experience troubleshooting electrical and control systems.
• PLC development experience using Allen Bradley PLC's/RSlogix software platform is highly desired.
• Knowledge of scripting languages is desired (VBA, Python)
• Experience/familiarity with Linux operating systems
• Experience with Version One or other similar Agile software methodologies.
• Experience with the full lifecycle of software processes (design, development, test and delivery) for safety-critical software.
• Knowledge of electrical control panel assembly fabrication is desired.
• Basic knowledge of fluids systems and transducers is desired.
• Ability to read engineering schematics, drawings, and engineering specification is required.
• Ground or launch vehicle system experience a plus.

• Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing.
• Physical requirements are sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures.

• All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and Company safety standards.
• Will be required to work inside and outside throughout the test complex.
• Position requires daily individual to travel to different areas on site.
• Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand is required to access various locations on the facility.

• Operate computer terminals, personal computers, and related computer peripheral equipment to maintain/adjust database logs and records, print documents and record work performance.
• Personal computer, scanner, copy machine, telephone, laser printer, fax machine, and other office equipment including desk supplies.

• Work assignments are normally 8 hours shifts, 5 consecutive days per week.
• Must be dependable and punctual.
• Occasional overtime,…