Electrical Power Systems Engineer for HALO - Mclaurin Aerospace
Houston, TX
About the Job
Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!
We 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.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Electrical Power Systems Engineer for HALO to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.
HALO is the first pressurized module for NASA's Gateway, an outpost that will orbit the moon and provide a temporary home and workplace for astronauts. The selected candidate will be joining our team with JETS II Teammate company, GeoControl Systems, Inc.
This is your chance to be an interface, or bridge, between the EPS and flight software teams. You will need to learn HALO's EPS system and how it works. Then, you will help review/tailor the software algorithms to ensure the software is performing the required functions at the correct time. This is an oversight role that will not need to write software/code, but will need to understand what is needed, review it, and provide comments.
If selected you will:
- Ensure requirements are satisfied by the software design solutions by reading pseudo-code and functions
- Have system level EPS experience and be knowledgeable of flight software
- Be involved in algorithm making
- Understand and review test results from EPS/Software testing (results look code-like)
- Perform other duties as required
Qualifications:
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.
- Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and normally possess 5 - 10 years of related experience. License and certification may be required.
Technical (EPS & Software)
- System Level EPS experience required - Knowledge of electrical systems engineering principles
- (NASA) Flight software experience required - Knowledge of software engineering principles
- C programming experience
- Experience with (spacecraft) power systems
- Demonstrate problem-solving background with accompanying troubleshooting skills
Professional
- Proficient with MS Office and MS Teams (for virtual meetings)
- Excellent communication skills (in person and in writing)
- Be a self-starter who doesn't require a lot of hand holding
- Ability to communicate effectively across different teams
- Experience fostering a collaborative team environment
- Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules
- Must be willing to work onsite at Johnson Space Center
Preferred Qualifications:
- BS degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering and at least 5-10 years of experience (EN3/EN4/ESS).
- Some Simulink/Matlab experience preferred
- Some knowledge of Time Triggered Ethernet a plus
- NASA/Space experience preferred
- Knowledge of commonly used NASA concepts, practices, processes, and procedures
- System requirements analysis
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Positive work-life balance
- 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
- 11 paid holidays annually
- Generous PTO
- 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
- Education assistance
- Relocation assistance (if applicable)
Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.
US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.
Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.