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Responsibilities:Support flight and development projects as the focal engineer for Electrical, Electronic and Electromechanical parts specification, selection, part utilization, and obsolescence management through the use of NASA and industry standard databases for all part types listed in MSFC-STD-3012. Participation in the NASA EEE Parts Community of Practice. Failure analysis of avionics systems, assemblies, and components by applying both non-destructive and destructive testing methods to identify root causes of failures.
Candidate will be required to perform the following:
- Perform continuous parts obsolescence monitoring and notification of project impacts of EEE parts using Silicon Expert, Total Parts Plus, and EPARTS (Electronics Parts Application, Reporting, and Tracking System) databases.
- Electrical, electronic and electromechanical part selection for NASA programs.
- Maintenance of electrical, electronic and electromechanical part requirements and specifications.
- Support maintenance the obsolescence module of the Electronics Parts Application, Reporting, and Tracking System.
- Perform obsolescence analysis of electrical, electronic and electromechanical parts used throughout the Agency.
- Support development of electrical, electronic and electromechanical part plans, lists, reviews, testing, and analyses.
- Participate in space flight, and development projects, failure analysis of avionics systems, assemblies, and components.
- Conduct failure analysis of electrical and electronics systems in a laboratory environment and development of corresponding failure analysis methodology.
- Determine root cause of failures and/or failure modes.
- Assist or lead investigations into nonconforming products.
- Participate in Electronics Parts Application, Reporting, and Tracking System meetings.
- Participate in electrical, electronic and electromechanical parts Community of Practice meetings.
Degree in Engineering or related field is required. Degree from an ABET accredited university is preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D., with a minimum 9 years of experience, Masters with at least 13 years of experience, or BS with at least 15 years of experience.
The following skills are required or desired, as indicated:
- Experience in part specification and selection for all part types listed in MSFC-STD-3012 is desired.
- Experience is required in EEE parts engineering, including parts obsolescence management, part utilization, database maintenance and usage is required.
- Knowledge and experience in using obsolescence analysis tools (software) to provide proactive obsolescence management is required.
- Knowledge of materials science is required.
- Knowledge of electronic components is required.
- Knowledge and experience in failure analysis of avionics with an understanding of the underlying mechanical/electrical causes for component and/or assembly failures is desired.
- Oral and technical writing skills are required.
Essential FunctionsWork EnvironmentOffice environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (<15%)
Physical RequirementsRequires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (40%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%).
Equipment and MachinesRequires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).
AttendanceNormal workday is from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.
Other Essential FunctionsThe ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.
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