KBR, Inc

Senior Electrical Engineer

KBR, Inc$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (e.g., Biomedical)
  • 10+ years of experience as an electrical engineer with 3 years in flight hardware development
  • Previous experience with NASA or a NASA contractor
  • Strong track record managing complex projects in dynamic environments
  • Extensive knowledge of engineering disciplines for hardware/product development
  • Ability to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks effectively
  • Proficiency in Printed Circuit Board layout (e.g., Altium)

Responsibilities

  • Design electrical, data, and power subsystems including components and circuit layout
  • Support the entire engineering development lifecycle from concept to certification
  • Verify and close requirements through test procedures and data analysis
  • Apply engineering techniques and make technical decisions to solve problems
  • Participate in project reviews and effectively communicate design progress
  • Deliver quality engineering solutions that meet customer project needs
  • Assist in the build and testing of hardware systems and support fabrication processes

Benefits

  • 401K plan with company match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Flexible spending account and disability coverage
  • Paid time off and flexible work schedule
  • Support for career advancement through professional training and development
Full Job Description

Title:

Senior Electrical Engineer

. On the Human Health and Performance Contract (HHPC2) we are at the forefront of safeguarding astronaut health, ensuring human performance, and advancing technologies for human space exploration. We are seeking an Electrical Engineer at the NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, TX.

What You’ll Do:

In this role, as an electrical engineer withinthe HHPC2 Engineering DepartmentDesign Engineering and Fabrication Section,you will perform tasks essential to the design, development, and certification of electrical, data, and power sub-systems for human spaceflight. You will develop and maintain successful professional relationships with Engineering Department leadership, peers, customers, and technical authorities. You will contribute to the success of flight hardware projects spanning multiple NASA directorates including Engineering and Human Health & Performance, and you will support multiple NASA programs including the International Space Station, Orion, Human Landing System, and other Programs. The flight hardware projects that you will support will contribute to NASA's exploration missions to return humans to the surface of the moon and beyond. 

You will:

  • Perform detailed design of electrical, data, and power subsystems including component identification, part selection, circuit design and layout, drawing development and release.
  • Support projects throughout the engineering development lifecycle including initial concept, requirements, preliminary and final flight design, production and certification.
  • Support verification and closure of requirements including design review, analysis, inputs to test procedures, qualification and acceptance testing, review and interpretation of test data.
  • Evaluate, select, and apply standard and advanced engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, and use technical judgement to make decisions to provide engineering solutions to problems.
  • Employ sound professional judgment and technical leadership through participation in project reviews, customer meetings, control boards, and peer review of electrical engineering design products and presentation topics.
  • Deliver high quality products that meet customer requirements within project cost and schedule.
  • Build and test electrical, electronic, and electromechanical systems for proof of concept, engineering development, hardware/software integration, and ground test support, and support technicians in fabrication and assembly of flight hardware.
  • Maintain and apply expertise in electrical, electronic, and electromechanical systems in support of hardware/software operations support and assigned flight hardware projects in the Design Engineering and Fabrication Section of theHHPC2 Engineering department. 

What You Bring:

You bring extensive knowledge of electrical/electronic engineering principles and practices and apply that knowledge to make independent decisions on a broad range of space-related engineering problems. You bring experience leading the design of electrical, data and power sub-systems including design support, cabling, and practiced technical judgment to achieve engineering project success and ultimately meet customer requirements. Your experience performing fabrication, assembly, and test of the sub-systems/systems will contribute to timely procurements, review of design requirements and proposal of verification methods resulting in successful project outcomes.

Your Qualifications:

  • Bachelor27s degree from an accredited college or university in Electrical engineering(or related e.g. Biomedical)
  • 10+ years27 experience as an electrical engineer with at least 3 years supporting flight hardware development;
  • Previous experience with NASA or a NASA contractor;
  • Demonstrated success in working within complex projects in a dynamic environment;
  • Comprehensive knowledge and application of engineering disciplines focused on thedevelopment hardware/products for extremely integrated projects;
  • Capable of identifying risks and issues, reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options for mitigation and implement solutions;
  • Knowledge of Printed Circuit Board layout (e.g. Altium, etc.)

Your Skills:

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively discuss and present technical topics with project managers, project leads, peers, department leadership, and customers
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills toachieve successful outcomes in a team environment
  • Mature, professional judgment in establishing design artifacts, objectives, milestones, and priorities.
  • Have a 22can do22 attitude 2D no job is too big or small, be a problem solver
  • Experience with configuration and data management processes
  • Be proactive about learning and motivated to take on additional responsibilities over time
  • Applicable knowledge of standard MS Office tools and applications

What to Expect

This position is expected to be in person 5 days a week. Occasional travel may be required.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development. 

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About KBR, Inc

KBR, Inc is an American engineering, procurement, and construction company headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company provides services to customers in the energy, chemical, and government sectors, among others. KBR has a global presence, with operations in over 40 countries. The company was founded in 1901 as M.W. Kellogg Company and has undergone several name changes and mergers since then. KBR is committed to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers while also being a responsible corporate citizen.
Learn more about KBR, Inc
Size
28,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$72 million
Founded
1919
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$5.7 billion
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