Systems Engineer Simulator Electrical/Hardware Engineer Tech - MbSolutions Inc
Houston, TX
About the Job
We are currently in need of a Systems Engineer Simulator Electrical/Hardware Engineer Tech to join our team.
As a Systems Engineer Simulator Electrical/Hardware Engineer Tech - you will:
- Work directly with other spacecraft simulation lab engineers on multiple projects in the facility.
- Support new equipment designs from conception, analysis, and manufacturing, through to operational test and
deployment.
- Provide design support and guidance in various aspects of Hardware/Electronics System Development.
- Develop component test stand architectures for various components.
- Design and generate electrical components and lab instrumentation system designs.
- Perform electrical evaluation/selection of instrumentation for the different mockups and facilities in the SES.
- Troubleshoot and repair existing systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair electronic components down to the board level.
- Conduct analog and digital printed circuit board design for various application needs.
- Work with eCAD to develop printed circuit board designs.
- Work in a laboratory environment, following standard operating procedures.
- Perform cable runs using asbestos Class III Maintenance and Operations procedures within JSC buildings.
- Design and fabricate parts in the SES fabrication shop. Have general knowledge of how to operate metal and wood
cutting saws and machines.
- Assist with assembly of large human-in-the-loop mockups as well as other lab and facility construction.
- Perform other physical duties as required. Must be capable of handling 40 pound loads, climbing ladders, using a half
mask respirator, and have full color spectrum visual capabilities to adjust the properly evaluate and adjust the many visual
displays of a simulator laboratory.
- Peform other duties as required.
Qualifications - External
Required Education/Experience/Skills:
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.
- BS degree from an accredited college or university.
- Experience with electrical schematic entry and printed circuit board layout tools such as Altium Designer.
- Experience with microcontroller circuitry design and associated embedded software development environments.
- Experience with AutoCad and/or Pro-E or some other drawing tool.
Preferences:
- Familiarity with data interface protocols and associated hardware such as Ethernet, RS232, RS422, RS485, I2C, SPI
etc.
- Experience with test hardware such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, logic analyzers, function generators, electronic load
banks, power supplies, power analyzers.
- Experience with FPGA circuitry design and coding in associated VHDL development environments.
- Experience with cable design.
- Experience in design and test of analog instrumentation systems.
- Proficient in MS Office programs, particularly MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
- Experience working with fabrication shop machinery and tooling.