Hardware Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or a related area.
• Familiarity with electrical components and systems.
• Ability to work independently when required.
• Self-motivation, teamwork, adaptability to a dynamic environment, and ability to complete assignments as required.
• Ability to operate in a laboratory environment and perform troubleshooting tasks.
• Ability to prepare written documents and verbally present at meetings.
• Ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical and electrical systems and collaborate in problem solving.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with the design, assembly, verification, testing, and operation of space hardware.
• Experience with NASA JSC flight hardware life cycle, certification, and engineering processes.
• Prior experience with hardware anomaly troubleshooting and failure analysis.
• Experience with procedure development.
• Co-op or intern experience at JSC or another NASA agency.
• Familiarity with the Engineering Life Cycle process.
• Prior experience working with and coordinating requirements with third-party or outside vendors.
• Familiarity with NASA quality operational procedures and requirements.
• Willingness to work off hours or alternative shifts when running tests.

Responsibilities

• Provide design and test support for development activities supporting the Johnson Space Center Engineering Directorate.
• Support project teams with development of test procedures and verification and validation processes.
• Perform testing and verification of flight hardware.
• Maintain baseline test configurations and document configuration changes.
• Generate task paperwork and documents, including Task Performance Sheets, Discrepancy Reports, and Detailed Test Procedures, as needed.
• Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures in hardware or test support hardware.
• Work with project personnel to resolve roadblocks and keep projects on schedule.
• Work with technicians to build and test designed systems.
• Perform job functions based on pre-established guidelines or instructions.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Excellent personal and professional career growth.
• A 9/80 work schedule, with every other Friday off, when applicable.
• Onsite cafeteria offering breakfast and lunch.
• 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.