We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day.
The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.
Responsibilities
Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:
• Perform electrical design engineering to create and modify hardware and provide automation throughout the Kennedy Ground Control System, which controls our hardware and its performance for health monitoring and launch operations.
• Demonstrate moderate to above-average working knowledge in applicable industry engineering standards and be able to work autonomously as well as in a team environment.
• Lead engineering projects and assign tasks to peers with the group.
• Support technical presentations to management and customers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Access to Kennedy Space Center Amenities
While doing your part to help further space exploration at Kennedy Space Center, you can enjoy many on-site amenities, such as:
• Child Development Center
• Discounted tickets to local attractions and theme parks
• Credit Union
• Fitness Center
• Barbershop
• NASA Exchanges
Flexible Schedule and Telework
We value your time and commitment. Here at Kennedy Space Center, we offer partial telework options and flexible work schedules for many of our positions. The ability to utilize a flex schedule or telework will depend on your department’s demands and needs.
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in engineering or technical equivalent from an accredited institution , and at least ten (10) years of relevant experience.
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.
Job Requirements
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant electrical engineering design experience of PLC based distributed control systems including HMI, instrumentation, and electrical systems for automation applications. Experience with Alan Bradley PLCs preferred.
• Experience in product lifecycle systems and the ability to develop and perform oversight of technical evaluations, engineering, calculations, and requirements reviews.
• Produce Electrical Drawings in AutoCad including Schematics, BOMs, Wire Run List (WRLs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), enclosure/panel layouts, etc.
• Familiarity with control panel design including system level components specification and integration.
• Experience with industrial networks including Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, and networking devices is expected.
• Working knowledge of industry design standards such as UL508A and NFPA 70 is ideal.
• Familiarity with the latest design and safety regulations for electrical control panels including those in hazardous locations such as Class I, Division 2.
• Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems such as Windchill, Teamcenter, etc., is a plus.
• Ability to create, support, and present technical presentations to management and customers.
• Ability to lead design initiatives and demonstrate strong communication between teams and in internal and external meetings.
• Mentor and develop team.
• If offered a position, proof of U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident/Green Card holder of the United States is required.
Physical Requirements
• May be required to climb stairs to access equipment for trouble shooting.
• Will be required to wear hearing protection, eye protection, and other associated personal protective equipment.
• Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing.
• Physical requirements are sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures.
• Position is located on a hazardous testing facility; must be able to quickly evacuate buildings in the event of an emergency.
Work Environment
• May be required to work inside and outside throughout the test complex.
• Position may require individual to travel daily to different areas on site.
• Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand, may be required to access various locations on the facility.
• Climbing ladders and platforms may be necessary.
• All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and company safety standards.
Equipment and Machines
• Computers and printers used for producing reports and schedules.
• Variety of equipment used in testing.
Attendance
• Full-time work hours.
• Position may require occasional overtime, including weekend work, depending on task.
• Must be dependable and punctual.
• Shift work may be required.
Other Essential Functions
• Must be able to accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbal communication.
• Must be able to travel to support position requirements. This may include travel to and from customer location, which may involve airline travel. In some cases, accommodations can be made for POV, if necessary.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
• Must comply with all “drug free workplace” requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions.
• Government security clearance may be required in the future.
• Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.