Senior Electrical Engineer

KBR•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

KBR is seeking an Electrical Engineer at the NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, TX, to work on the Human Health and Performance Contract (HHPC2). This role involves designing, developing, and certifying electrical, data, and power sub-systems for human spaceflight. The engineer will support various NASA programs, including the International Space Station, Orion, and Human Landing System, contributing to missions to the moon and beyond. The position requires developing and maintaining professional relationships with leadership, peers, customers, and technical authorities, and delivering high-quality products within project constraints.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of electrical/electronic engineering principles and practices.
Experience leading the design of electrical, data and power sub-systems including design support, cabling, and practiced technical judgment.
Experience performing fabrication, assembly, and test of the sub-systems/systems.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Electrical engineering (or related e.g. Biomedical)
10+ years’ experience as an electrical engineer with at least 3 years supporting flight hardware development
Previous experience with NASA or a NASA contractor
Demonstrated success in working within complex projects in a dynamic environment
Comprehensive knowledge and application of engineering disciplines focused on the development hardware/products for extremely integrated projects
Capable of identifying risks and issues, reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options for mitigation and implement solutions
Knowledge of Printed Circuit Board layout (e.g. Altium, etc.)
Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively discuss and present technical topics with project managers, project leads, peers, department leadership, and customers
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to achieve successful outcomes in a team environment
Mature, professional judgment in establishing design artifacts, objectives, milestones, and priorities.
Have a “can do” attitude – no job is too big or small, be a problem solver
Experience with configuration and data management processes
Be proactive about learning and motivated to take on additional responsibilities over time
Applicable knowledge of standard MS Office tools and applications

Responsibilities

Perform detailed design of electrical, data, and power subsystems including component identification, part selection, circuit design and layout, drawing development and release.
Support projects throughout the engineering development lifecycle including initial concept, requirements, preliminary and final flight design, production and certification.
Support verification and closure of requirements including design review, analysis, inputs to test procedures, qualification and acceptance testing, review and interpretation of test data.
Evaluate, select, and apply standard and advanced engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, and use technical judgement to make decisions to provide engineering solutions to problems.
Employ sound professional judgment and technical leadership through participation in project reviews, customer meetings, control boards, and peer review of electrical engineering design products and presentation topics.
Deliver high quality products that meet customer requirements within project cost and schedule.
Build and test electrical, electronic, and electromechanical systems for proof of concept, engineering development, hardware/software integration, and ground test support, and support technicians in fabrication and assembly of flight hardware.
Maintain and apply expertise in electrical, electronic, and electromechanical systems in support of hardware/software operations support and assigned flight hardware projects in the Design Engineering and Fabrication Section of the HHPC2 Engineering department.