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If you are, we need you!\nWe need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.\nWe have an exciting opportunity for a Electronics Design Engineer - Space Exploration Electronic Systems to join the team with Nexus, a teammate company.\nThe Electronics Design Engineer - Space Exploration Electronic Systems will:\nReport directly to the Electronics and Electrical Section Manager as part of group of over 45 other Electronics and Electrical Engineers.\n\nWork directly with or as a Team Lead and associated Electrical Engineers on a given project.\n\nSupport new designs from conception, analysis, and manufacturing, through to operational test and deployment.\n\nProvide design support and guidance in various aspects of Electronics System Development.\n\nBe familiar with NASA specifications for Electronics Component development.\n\nDevelop component test stand architectures for various components.\n\nDesign and generate electrical component and lab instrumentation test system designs.\n\nDevelop and or modify LabVIEW code for various test systems.\n\nDevelop detailed test verification procedures.\n\nWork with electrical and mechanical technicians to build and test designed systems.\n\nDevelop and test various breakout boxes and digital/analog sensor emulation systems.\n\nPerform electrical evaluation/selection of instrumentation (pressure transducers, flow meters, pumps, fans, RTDs, Thermocouples, etc.).\n\nTroubleshoot and repair existing test systems.\n\nConduct analog and digital printed circuit board design for various application needs.\n\nDevelop test software modules to perform specific tests.\n\nWork with eCAD designer to develop printed circuit board designs.\n\nWork in a laboratory environment, following standard operating procedures.\n\nPerform other duties as required and assigned.\nRequisition Qualifications:\nThis 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.\nTypically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and may be expected to have a related master's degree and normally possess 10-15 years of related experience.\n\nPrior experience leading team of electronics design engineers.\n\nExperience in requirements definition and architecture development.\n\nPrior experience with circuit design of analog PCB, digital PCB, and power PCB, including fabrication and assembly.\n\nPrior experience with electrical schematic entry and printed circuit board layout tools such as Altium Designer, and version control software like Subversion (SVN).\n\nPrior experience in cable design and fabrication for space applications.\n\nPrior experience with JSC standards and processes.\n\nPrior experience with data acquisition systems (especially National Instruments) and LabVIEW code development\n\nPrior experience with FPGA circuitry design and coding in associated VHDL development environments (Xilinx FPGA using VIVADO tool) for space applications.\n\nExperience in microcontroller circuit design and development of embedded systems, including hands-on design, build, and testing, as well as proficiency with embedded software development environments.\n\nPrior experience with requirements verification.\n\nRequisition Preferences:\nPrior experience programming in C/C++ and Python.\n\nPrior experience with circuit simulation tools such as Pspice, OrCAD, Multisim etc.\n\nExperience with test hardware such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, logic analyzers, function generators, electronic load banks, power supplies, power analyzers.\n\nFamiliarity with data interface protocols and associated hardware such as Ethernet, RS232, RS422, RS485, I2C, SPI etc.\n\nPrior experience in design and test of analog instrumentation systems.\nPrior experience with design and testing of analog instrumentation systems, stepper and brushless DC-DC control circuits, and of power supply and conditioning systems.\n\nExperience in the design, development, and validation of NASA space-flight hardware.\n\nExcellent communication skills, organizational skills and the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team of mechanical, electrical, and software engineers designing and building world-class, NASA space-flight hardware.\n\nProficient in MS Office programs, particularly MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneNote, OneDrive and Outlook.\n\nWhy Join Our Team?\nIn addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:\nExcellent personal and professional career growth\n9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable\nOnsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)\nMuch, much more!\nFor more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com\nProof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.\nMust be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.\nManagement has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.\nEssential Functions\nWork Environment\nGenerally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.\nPhysical Requirements\nWork may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).\nEquipment and Machines\nStandard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).\nAttendance\nRegular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.\nOther Essential Functions\nProfessional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.\n#JETS #JETSII\nCompensation Details:\nEN4-ESSThe 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.\nBenefits Overview:\nOur health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:\nHealth, dental, and vision insurance\n\nPaid time off and holidays\n\nRetirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)\n\nEducational reimbursement\n\nParental leave\n\nEmployee stock purchase plan\n\nTax-saving options\n\nDisability and life insurance\n\nPet insurance\n\nNote: 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.\nOriginal Posting:\n06/25/2026 - Until FilledAmentum 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.\nAmentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. 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