Sr. Electrical Engineer (Supporting NASA)

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Sr. Electrical Engineer (Supporting NASA)

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KBR is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to participate in the development of the hardware components of ground and flight hardware systems that will contribute to accomplishing NASA's mission, primarily for maintaining the health and wellbeing of astronauts or conducting experiments on the International Space Station and for exploration.  The incumbent must possess the capacity to understand and utilize the major concepts of electrical engineering as well as having an understanding of mechanical, biomedical and software engineering principles that will enable the successful interface with engineers performing work in these disciplines. 

The Senior Electrical Design Engineer will participate in the design of electrical, data and power sub-systems including design support, cabling, component identification, part selection, circuit design and layout, drawing development and release. The incumbent will also support the fabrication, assembly and test of the sub-systems/systems, ensure timely procurements, support in the review of design requirements and proposed verification methods.  The incumbent will have significant technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating assignments; will support planning and developing projects; is fully competent in area of responsibility; will consult with manager on unusual problems or developments; will be an individual contributor on assigned tasks; will evaluate, select and apply specialized knowledge to achieve task completion; will be responsible for completion of multiple or complex projects; serve as technical lead.  The incumbent will perform other assignments and duties as required.    

The Senior Electrical Design Engineer is expected to:

1)  Have extensive knowledge of electrical/electronic engineering principles and practices and be able to apply that knowledge make independent decisions on a broad range of space-related engineering problems

2)  Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard and advanced engineering techniques, procedures and criteria and use judgement to make decisions to provide engineering solutions to problems.  The Senior Electrical Engineer will receive technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects.

3)  Serve in technical leadership roles

4)  Have work reviewed to ensure sound profession judgment has been employed and participate in the review of others work to ensure the quality of that work

5)  Perform electrical/electronic engineering work including, but not limited to, requirements generation and definition, hardware/software conceptual design and test, hardware/software preliminary design and test, hardware/software detailed design and test, hardware/software assembly/fabrication, hardware/software acceptance and qualification test support, hardware/software operations support in support of assigned projects in the Design Engineering and Fabrication Section of the Flight Hardware Department.

6)  Receive instructions on specific assignment objectives, complex features, and possible solutions and work with limited to minimal supervision. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for compliance with Safety, Health, and Environmental plan; must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and the Company's safety policies/rules. Must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.
• Responsible for compliance with the Quality Assurance plan, policies and procedures
• Responsible for completing all assigned training.
• Know and adhere to company policies, procedures, and work rules, demonstrate a strong work ethic and demonstrate involvement and commitment to the continuous improvement process.
• Commitments are met and all are done to the highest quality standards.
• Follow established procedures and generate finished work products under time and budgetary constraints and ensures product yields the expected outcome and meets established quality levels.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Ability to understand and execute process and procedures.
• Well-developed skills in both written and verbal communication
• Perform assigned tasks in requirements/specifications generation and definition, hardware/software conceptual research, design and test, hardware/software preliminary design and test, hardware/software detailed design and test, hardware/software assembly/fabrication, hardware/software acceptance and qualification test support, hardware/software operations support in support of assigned projects.
• Perform PCB layout, part selection and analysis.
• Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope.
• Perform work that involves conventional engineering practices but may include a variety of complex features and difficult coordination requirements.
• Application of engineering principles and practice of related specialties
• Ability to communicate with all levels of contract management, peers and customers.
• Support ISO/AS9100/CMMI activities and audits
• Ability to determine/track/report project tasking and to status technical, budget, schedule and risks.
• Other duties as assigned.  

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

• A BS degree in Electrical Engineering (or related e.g. Biomedical) plus 10 years of experience with at least 5 years in flight hardware development.
• Previous working experience with NASA or a NASA contractor.
• Demonstrated success in working within complex projects in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in developing 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.
• Comprehensive knowledge of disciplines within engineering and how to apply appropriate expertise within human spaceflight programs.
• Experience with NASA systems. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skill including presenting information to customers.
• PCB layout (e.g. Altium, OrCaD, etc.)
• Leadership experience of technical personnel performing complex engineering activities

DESIRED:

• Experience designing to IPC and NASA standards.

SKILLS/TRAINING

REQUIRED:

• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing (MS Office tools)
• Electrical Simulation (e.g. PSpice)
• Able to work in a team environment
• Able to develop and clearly communicate information to technical forums.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. Ability to lead and motivate personnel to high standards of performance and increase efficiency.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with project managers, project leads, peers, customers, and with contract colleagues is essential.
• Mature, professional judgment in establishing design artifacts, objectives, milestones and priorities.
• Experience with configuration and data management processes
• Reliable and dependable work habits and the dedication to get the job done.

DESIRED:

• Familiarity with NASA or DoD Work Instructions; Experience with NASA systems

KBR Benefits​

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.  We support career advancement through professional training and development.​

KBR Benefits​

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.  We support career advancement through professional training and development.​

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