Electrical Integration Engineer

The position requires expertise in assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and some limited design skill that would be relevant in supporting distributed computing and simulation laboratories, integration tasks and development activities. The position will require personnel certification in operations including Electrostatic Discharge, Cabling Operator, and Crimping Operator. This position will support the buildup, configuration , and troubleshooting of Emulator and software development facility Hardware in the loop labs.

Responsibilities:

• Support systems integration functions
• Support software/hardware integration troubleshooting and bug-fix activities
• Enter or update documentation into appropriate control system
• Troubleshoot simulation anomalies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet performance goals
• Provide weekly written and oral status reports in a meeting setting
• Build Computer Racks for emulator systems and install compnodes

These activities will be on-going as the launch vehicle architecture matures and the SLS program completes program phases, reviews and schedule milestones.

Essential Functions

Work Environment:

Office and shop environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). May require limited travel.

Physical Requirements:

Requires lifting of sometimes heavy (up to 40 pounds per person) computer systems and associated hardware when building up or maintaining systems (10%). Requires climbing a ladder or operating a vertical lift (up to 15 feet) to work on the avionics lab structure (25%). Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (20%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and contractor facilities (10%).

Equipment and Machines:

Requires ability to operate a personal computer, telephone, task related software, and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance:

Normal workday is from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Other Essential Functions:

Ability to communicate effectively and work under supervision is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D. with a minimum 4 years of experience; Masters with at least 8 years of experience, or a BS with at least 10 years of experience.

Qualifications:

• Experience in electronic hardware assembly and test.
• Experience in troubleshooting flight like bus interfaces such as MIL-STD 1553B, RS422, RS485, Compact PCI, PCI Express, Gigabit Ethernet (GbE), Discretes, Analog-Digital, Digital-Analog, etc. in support of launch vehicle avionics HWIL systems integration and test.
• Self-motivated, team player familiar with working in a dynamic work environment.
• Experience with cable routing and cable testing is highly desired.
• Experience writing and executing test procedures, performing electrical fabrication and assembly based on verbal or written input, and performing troubleshooting of hardware installations is highly desired.
• Ability to obtain/maintain certifications for various activities such as Overhead Crane/Hoist, Program Critical Hardware/ Manual Move, Electrostatic Discharge, Scissor Lift, Aerial Platform and Forklift.
• Familiarity with NASA quality control policies and procedures.
• Experience in computer rack development, buildup, installation and troubleshooting.
• Experience working with models and simulations of launch vehicle subsystems and avionics hardware in support of launch vehicle avionics HWIL systems integration and test.
• Knowledge of systems engineering processes and procedures in disciplines such as hardware and software integration, requirements development, verification and validation, an