Electronics Design Engineer - Space Exploration Electronic Systems, Houston

Electronics Design Engineer - Space Exploration Electronic Systems

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Be the Difference

Electronics Design Engineer - Space Exploration
Electronic Systems Team - Astrion
Location: Kennedy Space Center, Houston, TX

Design the Future. Launch with Us.

Are you driven by a passion for space exploration, unlocking the secrets of the universe, and creating technologies that improve life on Earth? Do you want to be part of a diverse, innovative team shaping the future of human spaceflight? If so, we want you on our team.

Astrion collaborates with NASA centers across the country to design, build, and deliver systems that support deep space missions. We're looking for creative thinkers, problem-solvers, and hands-on engineers who are ready to make a real impact.

We are currently seeking an experienced Electronics Design Engineer - Space Exploration to support our Electronic Systems team. This role is part of a dynamic engineering group supporting advanced development and testing of flight and ground hardware for NASA missions.

Note: This is a potential opening. We are actively identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews in anticipation of formal position approval.

What You'll Do:

As an Electronics Design Engineer, you'll work under the guidance of the Electronics & Electrical Section Manager and collaborate closely with a team of over 45 engineers. You'll support end-to-end development of electronic systems for spaceflight, including design, testing, and integration. Responsibilities include:

Lead or support electronic system design efforts from concept through deployment.
Interpret and apply NASA electronic component development specifications.
Design and develop component test stands and lab instrumentation test systems.
Create and modify LabVIEW code for automated test equipment.
Develop and execute detailed test and verification procedures.
Collaborate with technicians to assemble and validate test systems.
Design and fabricate breakout boxes and digital/analog sensor emulators.
Select and evaluate instrumentation (e.g., pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, flow meters).
Troubleshoot, repair, and improve legacy and prototype systems.
Perform analog/digital/PCB power circuit design and layout.
Coordinate PCB layout with eCAD designers.
Work with power systems including switching regulators, soft-start circuits, impedance measurements, and efficiency testing.
Use electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, power analyzers, etc.).
Support cable harness and analog instrumentation development.
Ensure compliance with bonding, grounding, and JSC engineering standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
5-10 years of experience in electronics design, development, and testing.
Hands-on experience with:
- Analog, digital, and power circuit design
- Power supply design and distribution
- Circuit simulation tools (e.g., PSpice, OrCAD, Multisim)
- PCB design using tools such as Altium Designer
- LabVIEW and National Instruments data acquisition systems
Familiarity with electronic system bonding and grounding practices
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency
Ability to obtain a U.S. Government background investigation

Preferred Qualifications:

MS or Ph.D. in Engineering
Experience with embedded systems design, including microcontrollers, FPGAs, I2C/SPI, UARTs
Familiarity with Linux OS and development in C/C++, Python
Experience with hardware and VHDL development for spaceflight
Knowledge of JSC (Johnson Space Center) standards and review processes
Proficiency with interface protocols: Ethernet, RS-232/422/485, SPI, I2C
Hands-on experience designing and testing:
- Stepper/brushless DC-DC motor control circuits
- Battery and power distribution systems
- Analog instrumentation systems and harness assemblies
Experience developing, validating, and troubleshooting flight or mission-critical systems
Excellent communication skills and experience working on multidisciplinary teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word, OneNote)

Why Join Us?

Contribute to historic NASA missions like Artemis and the Gateway
Collaborate with top-tier engineers on cutting-edge space systems
Enjoy a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
Access to on-site amenities and cafeteria (where applicable)
Be part of a purpose-driven culture that's shaping the future of space

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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