Electronic Component Engineer - EEE Parts for NASA GFE Flight Projects and NASA Programs

Amentum•Houston, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum, working with Nexus, is hiring an Electronic Component Engineer to provide electrical, electronic, and electromechanical (EEE) parts support for NASA Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) flight projects and NASA programs. The position reports to the Electronics and Electrical Section Manager and works within a group of approximately 50 Electronics and Electrical Engineers. The role supports NASA’s spaceflight efforts by assessing component suitability and reliability and helping projects select, qualify, and manage high-reliability parts. The engineer evaluates proposed EEE parts lists for hardware criticality and environmental suitability; reports findings about manufacturers, materials, construction, derating, and reliability to the EEE Parts Control Board; recommends replacement parts; and assists with part failure investigations. The position also supports qualification plans, screening, and Non-Standard Part Approval Requests (NSPAR), reviews military and industry specifications and standards for NASA applications, and performs other assigned duties. The role generally takes place in an office, though tasks may involve indoor or outdoor work. Work may require extended periods of sitting or standing and occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds. Regular attendance is critical, and the employee may need to work outside the normal schedule and adjust hours during peak periods or surge requirements. Proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency may be required, and the candidate must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation. The position is advertised at multiple levels; management may select at any advertised level.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Typically, 5–10 years of related experience.
License and certification may be required.
Experience interfacing regularly with NASA customers and coordinating team assignments.
Experience supporting design reviews, product development teams, and component selection, screening, qualification, and derating for space-flight applications.
Experience with EEE activities, including procurement specifications, source control drawings (SCDs), and project documentation.
Experience preparing and distributing NASA Advisories and GIDEP Alerts.
Experience with part selection, obsolescence reviews, and electrical part failure investigations.
Experience developing NSPARs and PCB-related documentation.
Experience with RITF performing destructive physical analysis (DPA).
Experience sourcing passive and active components.
Experience developing part specifications and test procedures for space-level parts.
Experience providing technical assistance and applications support for test labs, part manufacturers, and project teams.
Experience reviewing test data to verify part and lot acceptability.
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency may be required.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of NASA component specifications, space-flight hardware processes, and high-reliability EEE parts used in military/DoD and space systems.
Knowledge of passive components, microcircuits, semiconductors, hybrids, and discrete device fabrication.
Experience with reliability theory, accelerated testing, failure analysis, destructive physical analysis (DPA), and EEE parts management plans.
Strong background in Electronic Engineering, including EEE technologies and manufacturing processes.
Experience with product development, pre-production activities, and the full product life cycle.
Sourcing and supply-chain experience with electronic technologies and part manufacturers.
Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneNote, OneDrive, and Outlook.
Strong communication and organizational skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Provide EEE parts support for NASA GFE flight projects and programs.
Evaluate proposed EEE parts lists for hardware criticality and environmental suitability.
Report findings on part manufacturers, materials, construction, derating, and reliability to the EEE Parts Control Board (PCB).
Recommend replacement EEE parts when needed.
Assist with EEE parts 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).
Interface regularly with NASA customers and coordinate team assignments.
Support design reviews, product development teams, and component selection, screening, qualification, and derating for space-flight applications.
Prepare and distribute NASA Advisories and GIDEP Alerts.
Develop NSPARs and PCB-related documentation.
Perform destructive physical analysis (DPA) with RITF.
Source passive and active components.
Develop part specifications and test procedures for space-level parts.
Provide technical assistance and applications support to test labs, part manufacturers, and project teams.
Review test data to verify part and lot acceptability.
Perform additional assigned duties as needed.
Maintain regular attendance and adjust work schedules to meet peak periods and surge requirements.