Electrical Design Engineer - Analog/Digital

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Description

As a design engineer, you will provide support specifically to MSFC (Marshall Space Flight Center) ES34 Electrical Design, Imaging, and Sensors team within the Space Systems Department. The incumbent will serve a coordinating role with multiple discipline engineers with a focus on electrical system design. Duties may include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Coordinating with senior engineers in design and implementation of analog and controls algorithms. Attending, providing input to, conducting, and/or presenting at technical reviews, working groups, and weekly meetings.
• Coordinating with senior design engineers in development of initial concepts.
• Performing analysis on testing and performance data to support hardware development and mission support
• Developing test procedures and conducting performance tests for printed circuit boards (PCB).
• Providing periodic status inputs to project and Space Systems Department management.

Qualifications

A BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with a minimum of five years of related experience is desired. Degree from ABET accredited institution is required.

Required skills for this position may include but not be limited to:

• Design, analysis, and development of electronics. This includes, but is not limited to, signal conditioning, digital, and op amp designs.
• The ability to translate requirements into detailed electrical architecture and block diagrams.
• The ability to decompose electrical architecture into hardware design solutions.
• The ability to create electrical schematic designs and multi-layer PCB layouts.

• The ability to troubleshoot hardware failures.
• The ability to balance multiple work assignments.
• Familiarity with integrating COTS components into design
• Familiarity with producing engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with producing design documentation such as interface control documents, design specifications, etc.
• Familiarity with writing and executing test procedures.
• Familiarity with performing verification of electrical systems.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills

Desired skills for this position include:

• Experience with the requirements development, design, hardware development, documentation and performance testing of FPGA-based systems.
• Electronic designs and PCB layouts using the Mentor Graphics suite of software and other development tools.
• Design, analysis and development of control algorithms and their application in power control designs.
• Experience in soldering and prototype PCB assemblies.
• Knowledge in space qualified and/or harsh environment Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) parts, such as experience in EEE parts selection and derating analysis.

Essential Functions

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

Work Environment:

Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (5%). Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods of time (100%).

Physical Requirements:

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%).

Equipment and Machines:

Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance:

Normal workday 7:30-4:30, Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity, and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Other Essential Functions:

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

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Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• 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

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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