Location: Houston,TX, USA
Job Description:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineering Simulator Electrical/Hardware Engineer to join the team with Nexus Solutions, a teammate company.
The Systems Engineer Simulator Electrical/Hardware Engineer Tech will:
+ Work directly with other spacecraft simulation lab engineers on multiple projects in the facility.
+ Support new equipment designs from conception, analysis, and manufacturing, through to operational test and deployment.
+ Provide design support and guidance in various aspects of Hardware/Electronics System Development.
+ Develop component test stand architectures for various components.
+ Design and generate electrical components and lab instrumentation system designs.
+ Perform electrical evaluation/selection of instrumentation for the different mockups and facilities in the SES. - Troubleshoot and repair existing systems.
+ Troubleshoot and repair electronic components down to the board level.
+ Conduct analog and digital printed circuit board design for various application needs
+ Work with eCAD to develop printed circuit board designs.
+ Work in a laboratory environment, following standard operating procedures.
+ Perform cable runs using asbestos Class III Maintenance and Operations procedures within JSC buildings.
+ Design and fabricate parts in the SES fabrication shop. Have general knowledge of how to operate metal and wood cutting saws and machines
+ Assist with assembly of large human-in-the-loop mockups as well as other lab and facility construction.
+ Perform other physical duties as required. Must be capable of handling 40-pound loads, climbing ladders, using a half mask respirator, and have full color spectrum visual capabilities to adjust the properly evaluate and adjust the many visual displays of a simulator laboratory.
+ Perform other duties as required.
Experience Requirements:
+ Experience with electrical schematic entry and printed circuit board layout tools such as Altium Designer.
+ Experience with microcontroller circuitry design and associated embedded software development environments. Experience with AutoCAD and/or Pro-E or some other drawing tool. Preferences:
+ Familiarity with data interface protocols and associated hardware such as Ethernet, RS232, RS422, RS485, I2C, SPI etc.
+ Experience with test hardware such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, logic analyzers, function generators, electronic load banks, power supplies, power analyzers.
+ Experience with FPGA circuitry design and coding in associated VHDL development environments.
+ Experience with cable design
+ Experience in design and test of analog instrumentation systems.
+ Proficient in MS Office programs, particularly MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
+ Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
+ Experience working with fabrication shop machinery and tooling.
Certification Requirements: N/A
Education Requirements:
+ Typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering with experience in the field or in a related are
Work Type:
OnSite- Houston,TX
Clearance Requirements:
+ Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position. - Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation. - Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.