Electronic Component Engineer - EEE Parts

Astrion • Houston, TX

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Astrion is seeking an Electronic Component Engineer - EEE Parts to support NASA GFE flight projects and programs at NASA Johnson Space Center. The role supports spacecraft charging analysis, surface potentials, ESD mitigation, materials evaluation, and vehicle-level electrostatic risk assessments. It contributes to engineering teams developing spacecraft, rovers, and other platforms where electrostatic phenomena may create mission, safety, or performance risks.

The position provides EEE parts support for NASA flight projects and programs, including assessing parts for criticality and environmental suitability, communicating findings to the EEE Parts Control Board, and recommending replacements. The engineer also assists with failure investigations and supports qualification plans, screening, and Non-Standard Part Approval Requests. The position reports to the Electronics and Electrical Section Manager and is part of a team of more than 45 engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited school.
• Experience in engineering or a related area.
• Familiarity with supporting engineering design reviews, product development activities, and electronic component selection for high-reliability and spaceflight applications.
• Knowledge of EEE parts processes, including procurement specifications, SCDs, technical documentation, and parts management principles.
• Basic understanding of NASA, aerospace, or military environments and high-reliability EEE components used in mission-critical applications.
• Familiarity with NASA advisories, GIDEP alerts, aerospace standards, and industry practices for component risk assessment and communication.
• Understanding of component selection, obsolescence management, reliability assessment, destructive physical analysis (DPA), and failure analysis methodologies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with engineering teams, laboratories, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn and apply engineering fundamentals to solve technical challenges.
• Background check and U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

• Strong foundation in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
• Knowledge of passive components, microcircuits, semiconductors, hybrid circuits, discrete electronic devices, component technologies, and manufacturing processes gained through coursework, laboratory work, or internships.
• Familiarity with NSPAR development processes and printed circuit board (PCB) documentation through academic or project experience.
• Experience researching, sourcing, and evaluating electronic components; developing specifications and verification plans; and analyzing test data to assess performance, quality, and compliance.
• Understanding of reliability engineering, accelerated testing, failure analysis, and product development through production readiness.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneNote, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide EEE parts support for NASA flight projects and programs.
• Evaluate parts lists for criticality and environmental suitability, report findings to the EEE Parts Control Board (PCB), and recommend replacements.
• Assist with EEE failure investigations.
• Review military and industry EEE specifications, standards, and studies for NASA applications.
• Support qualification plans, screening, and Non-Standard Part Approval Requests (NSPAR).
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time