Position ID: ADV0008J8
Posting Date: April 3, 2024
Location: Houston, TX
Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!
We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Electronics Component Engineer – EEE Parts for NASA xEVA Space Projects to join our JETS II contact team at Johnson Space Center.
ResponsibilitiesIf selected, you will:
– Report directly to the Electronics and Electrical Section Manager as part of group of 50
– Other Electronics and Electrical Engineers
– Provide Electrical, Electronic and Electromagnetic (EEE) parts support to the NASA xEVA Space Projects
– 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
– Perform other duties as required and assigned
Requisition Preferences:
– Knowledge of component failure modes, component reliability and NASA component specifications and standards
– 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 desired
– 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
– Expertise in developing the ionization radiation test plan based on mission objectives and desired reliability
– Conduct ionization radiation test based on the test plan and publish test result report
– 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
This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate’s experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
– Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and a minimum of 2 – 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area
– Supporting design reviews and product development teams
– Understanding of component selection, screening, qualification, and derating for use in space flight applications
– Providing technical support to material review boards (MRB’s)
– Supporting 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
– Development of 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
Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines. Prospective candidates should submit a cover letter and resume, and if applicable, a list of relevant publications and research using the contact form below.
US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.
Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.