Amentum
Electronics Design Engineer - Space Exploration Electronic Systems
Amentum, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Electronics Design Engineer - Space Exploration Electronic Systems
Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a diverse team to make a difference? If so, we need you on our team to help us design and deliver systems that enable the exploration of space while benefiting people on Earth.
Responsibilities
Report directly to the Electronics and Electrical Section Manager and collaborate with a team of over 45 other Engineers.
Work on projects as a Team Lead or as an associated Electrical Engineer.
Support new designs from conception, analysis, and manufacturing through operational test and deployment.
Provide design support and guidance in various aspects of Electronics System Development.
Be familiar with NASA specifications for Electronics Component development.
Develop component test stand architectures and design electrical component and lab instrumentation test systems.
Develop and/or modify LabVIEW code for test systems and detailed test verification procedures.
Collaborate with electrical and mechanical technicians to build and test designed systems.
Develop and test breakout boxes and digital/analog sensor emulation systems.
Perform electrical evaluation and selection of instrumentation such as pressure transducers, flow meters, pumps, fans, RTDs, thermocouples, etc.
Troubleshoot and repair existing test systems.
Design analog and digital printed circuit boards for various application needs and work with an eCAD designer for PCB layouts.
Develop test software modules to perform specific tests.
Work in a laboratory environment following standard operating procedures.
Perform other duties as required and assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Master’s preferred) with 10‑15 years of related experience.
Prior experience leading teams of electronics design engineers.
Experience in requirements definition and architecture development.
Experience with analog, digital, and power PCB design, fabrication, and assembly.
Proficiency with electrical schematic entry and PCB layout tools such as Altium Designer and version control software like SVN.
Experience with cable design and fabrication for space applications.
Experience with JSC standards and processes.
Experience with data acquisition systems (National Instruments) and LabVIEW code development.
Experience with FPGA circuitry design and coding in VHDL (Xilinx FPGA using VIVADO).
Experience in microcontroller circuit design and embedded systems development, including design, build, testing, and embedded software environments.
Experience with requirements verification.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency may be required.
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Preferences
Programming experience in C/C++ and Python.
Experience with circuit simulation tools such as Pspice, OrCAD, Multisim.
Hands‑on experience with test hardware such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, function generators, electronic load banks, power supplies, and power analyzers.
Familiarity with data interface protocols and associated hardware such as Ethernet, RS232/RS422/RS485, I2C, SPI.
Prior experience in the design and test of analog instrumentation systems.
Benefits and Work Environment
Excellent personal and professional career growth opportunities.
9/8/0 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable.
Onsite cafeteria providing breakfast and lunch.
Other benefits available (details provided during interview).
Office environment with occasional outside work based on task requirements.
Regular attendance and flexibility to adjust schedule for peak periods.
Additional Information Physical requirements include sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time) and lifting up to 25 lbs. (5% of time). Standard office equipment such as PC, telephone, and printer will be used.
For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center, please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com.
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Responsibilities
Report directly to the Electronics and Electrical Section Manager and collaborate with a team of over 45 other Engineers.
Work on projects as a Team Lead or as an associated Electrical Engineer.
Support new designs from conception, analysis, and manufacturing through operational test and deployment.
Provide design support and guidance in various aspects of Electronics System Development.
Be familiar with NASA specifications for Electronics Component development.
Develop component test stand architectures and design electrical component and lab instrumentation test systems.
Develop and/or modify LabVIEW code for test systems and detailed test verification procedures.
Collaborate with electrical and mechanical technicians to build and test designed systems.
Develop and test breakout boxes and digital/analog sensor emulation systems.
Perform electrical evaluation and selection of instrumentation such as pressure transducers, flow meters, pumps, fans, RTDs, thermocouples, etc.
Troubleshoot and repair existing test systems.
Design analog and digital printed circuit boards for various application needs and work with an eCAD designer for PCB layouts.
Develop test software modules to perform specific tests.
Work in a laboratory environment following standard operating procedures.
Perform other duties as required and assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Master’s preferred) with 10‑15 years of related experience.
Prior experience leading teams of electronics design engineers.
Experience in requirements definition and architecture development.
Experience with analog, digital, and power PCB design, fabrication, and assembly.
Proficiency with electrical schematic entry and PCB layout tools such as Altium Designer and version control software like SVN.
Experience with cable design and fabrication for space applications.
Experience with JSC standards and processes.
Experience with data acquisition systems (National Instruments) and LabVIEW code development.
Experience with FPGA circuitry design and coding in VHDL (Xilinx FPGA using VIVADO).
Experience in microcontroller circuit design and embedded systems development, including design, build, testing, and embedded software environments.
Experience with requirements verification.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency may be required.
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Preferences
Programming experience in C/C++ and Python.
Experience with circuit simulation tools such as Pspice, OrCAD, Multisim.
Hands‑on experience with test hardware such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, function generators, electronic load banks, power supplies, and power analyzers.
Familiarity with data interface protocols and associated hardware such as Ethernet, RS232/RS422/RS485, I2C, SPI.
Prior experience in the design and test of analog instrumentation systems.
Benefits and Work Environment
Excellent personal and professional career growth opportunities.
9/8/0 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable.
Onsite cafeteria providing breakfast and lunch.
Other benefits available (details provided during interview).
Office environment with occasional outside work based on task requirements.
Regular attendance and flexibility to adjust schedule for peak periods.
Additional Information Physical requirements include sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time) and lifting up to 25 lbs. (5% of time). Standard office equipment such as PC, telephone, and printer will be used.
For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center, please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com.
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