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Amentum · 1 month ago

Associate Electrical Design Engineer

Florida, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Amentum is involved in launching people to the Moon and Mars, and they are seeking an Associate Electrical Design Engineer to support engineering projects at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The role involves assisting senior engineers with electrical engineering projects, designing Ground Support Equipment, and ensuring compliance with NASA program requirements.

Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support senior engineers by providing practical application of engineering skills to perform flight and ground system electrical engineering projects that that meet stakeholder expectations, system functional requirements and NASA program requirements

Support the design of electrical Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and Ground Support Systems (GSS)

Work with NASA and other contractor design teams to perform modifications to existing GSE/GSS electrical systems

Support the preparation of conceptual design packages, perform feasibility studies, technical assessments, and requirements development in support of new design projects and existing system design modifications

Perform electrical circuit calculations including electrical loads, equipment sizing, and voltage drops

Support the creation and execution of component and subsystem design verification/acceptance plans and test methods to validate performance to requirements and obtain design certification

Must have ability to successfully interface with customer representatives and manage completion of tasks on schedule and within budget to the customer's satisfaction

Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies

Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Electrical engineeringGSEGSS designACDC power systemsPLC control systemsCircuit analysisHazardous environment designNASA-KSC design processesNFPA 7070E knowledgeCAD software experienceMaximoSolumina knowledgeWindchill experienceMinimal supervisionMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering or technical equivalent from an accredited institution; at least four years of experience

Ability to successfully interface with customer representatives and manage completion of tasks on schedule and within budget to the customer's satisfaction

Ability to read drawings, schematics, and specification charts

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Willingness to be a positive contributing member of a formal team and able to follow direction and guidance by the team or management

Must be able to present information to upper management and customers

Must have the ability to work with minimal supervision and only general guidance

In-depth computer experience with Microsoft Office products, Internet browsers, and Outlook

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if necessary

Must be dependable and punctual

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

Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management

Preferred

Knowledge or experience with GSE and GSS supporting launching spaceflight vehicles is highly desirable

Experience with the design of AC and DC power systems as well as PLC based control and instrumentation systems is highly desirable

Experience in any of the following is highly desirable: performing short circuit current analyses, coordination studies, sneak circuit analysis, arc flash analysis, load flow analyses, protective relay settings, lighting analysis and grounding studies

Experience with design of components and systems that operate in hazardous environments, specifically Class 1 Division 2 zones is highly desirable

Knowledge of NASA-KSC design development processes and requirements is desirable

Knowledge of latest NFPA 70 (NEC) and NFPA 70E is desirable

AutoCAD / Microstation / CREO or other related CAD software experience is desirable

Functional knowledge of Maximo, Solumina, or other similar work authorization tools is desirable

Experience with Windchill and other product lifecycle management software systems is desirable