Electronic Component Engineer

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About the role

As an Electronic Component Engineer - EEE Parts for NASA GFE Flight Projects and NASA Programs, you will work as a Team Lead with associated Electronics Component Engineers supporting several NASA projects and programs. You will report directly to the Electronics and Electrical Section Manager as part of a group of 50 other Electronics and Electrical Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Provide Electrical, Electronic and Electromagnetic (EEE) parts support to NASA GFE Flight Projects and NASA Programs.
• Evaluate proposed EEE Parts lists with respect to the projects specific hardware criticality and environments.
• Report on the manufacturers, materials, construction, usage (environment & electrical de-rating), and overall reliability of the selected parts to the EEE parts control board (PCB).
• Recommend replacement EEE parts.
• Assist in EEE parts failure investigations.
• Review Military and industry EEE parts specifications, standards and studies for application to NASA programs.
• Assist in the development of EEE part qualification plans, project specific screening requirements, and Non-Standard Part Approval Requests (NSPAR).
• Work in a laboratory environment as required, following standard operating procedures.
• Support design reviews and product development teams.
• Support project teams in EEE related activities including review and generation of project related documents such as procurement specifications and source control drawings (SCDs).
• Assist in preparation, analysis and distribution of NASA Advisories and Government Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) Alerts.
• Assist in part selection and obsolescence review.
• Assist in electrical part failure investigation.
• Assist design program in writing the NSPAR (Non Standard Parts Approval Request) with the PCB info.
• Assist RITF or other groups with DPA (Destructive Physical analysis) for any PCB as a condition for part approval.
• Support project in finding Passive and Active components (e.g., Resistors, capacitors, transformers, ICs, transistors, diodes).
• Develop part specifications and test procedures for space level parts.
• Provide technical assistance to contracted tests labs and part manufacturers.
• Provide customer/project team applications assistance.
• Review electrical test data to verify part / lot acceptability.
• Perform other duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited engineering school and 10 years of related engineering experience.
• Understanding of component selection, screening, qualification, and derating for use in space flight applications.
• Prior experience leading a technical team.
• Regular interface with NASA customer and coordination of team assignments and individual tasking.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be required.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of component failure modes, component reliability, and NASA component specifications and standards.
• Knowledge of NASA space flight hardware processes.
• Understanding of passive components, microcircuit, hybrid, semiconductor, and discrete device fabrication.
• Prior experience with accelerated reliability testing, reliability theory, and component failure analysis.
• Knowledge of the EEE parts used in high reliability military/DoD or space hardware and the associated US military test specifications and standards.
• Experience with the development of EEE parts management plans, destructive physical analysis (DPA), and parts failure analysis.
• Strong background in Electronic Engineering including knowledge of EEE parts, technologies, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with product development, pre-production activity, and product life cycle.
• Sourcing background in electronics industry and supply chain experience with electrical technologies and part manufacturers.
• Proficient in MS Office programs, particularly MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneNote, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to work in a team environment.

Work Environment

• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time).
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).
• Use of standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).
• Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable.
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch).

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.