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.