Sr. Electronics Design Engineer

Oceaneering Space Systems (OSS) is a precision engineering and manufacturing group which specializes in turn-key design, development, manufacturing, certification, maintenance, and testing of extra-vehicular and intra-vehicular (EVA & IVA) tools and equipment for astronauts; including life support and environmental control systems for space; robotic systems for military, space, and biological research; and thermal protection systems for launch vehicles. We also provide specialized engineering and support services in these areas, and astronaut training in NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory.

For more information please go to www.oceaneering.com and click on Products & Services, then click Space Systems (OSS). This position is located in Clear Lake, Texas.

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Working under moderate supervision, the engineer will Work directly with NASA Johnson Space Center and the Robotic Systems Technology Branch in designing the next generation of embedded motor control systems.

• Report directly to the Electronics and Electrical Systems Design Section Manager as part of group of over 50 other Electronics and Electrical Engineers.
• Work directly with NASA Johnson Space Center and the Robotic Systems Technology Branch in designing the next generation of embedded motor control systems.
• Contribute directly to the design of the next generation NASA robotic and exploration vehicle platforms with an emphasis on creating new, integrated electrical system designs for embedded sensor-based motor controls, high power motor drive systems, battery and power distribution systems, and electromechanical power conversion for high performance robot actuation.
• Support new designs from conception, analysis, and manufacturing, through to operational test and deployment.
• Be familiar with NASA specifications for Electronics Component development.
• Develop component test stand architectures for various components.
• Design and generate electrical component and lab instrumentation test system designs.
• Develop and or modify LabVIEW code for various test systems.
• Develop detailed test verification procedures.
• Work with electrical and mechanical technicians to build and test designed systems.
• Develop and test various breakout boxes and digital/analog sensor emulation systems.
• Perform electrical evaluation/selection of instrumentation (pressure transducers, flow meters, pumps, fans, RTDs, hermocouples, etc.).
• Troubleshoot and repair existing test systems.
• Conduct analog and digital printed circuit board design for various application needs.
• Develop test software modules to perform specific tests.
• Work with eCAD designer to develop printed circuit board designs.
• Work in a laboratory environment, following standard operating procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited engineering school and a minimum of five (7) years of related engineering experience
• Prior experience with electrical schematic entry and printed circuit board layout tools such as Altium Designer.
• Prior experience with FPGA circuitry design and coding in associated VHDL development environments.
• Experience with hardware and VHDL-based development for motor control systems (includes brushless DC or BLDC and stepper motors).
• Experience with DC electromechanical power conversion (high power, high performance actuation, electric motors and motor drive electronics, etc.).

DESIRED

• Experience with motor controller design, selection and integration with associated mechanisms.
• Experience with sensor fusion and fault tolerant control design for robotic actuators.
• Understanding of classical and modern control theory.
• Prior experience with Robotic Operating System (ROS).
• Experience with test hardware such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, logic analyzers, function generators, electronic load banks, power supplies, power analyzers.
• Prior experience with microcontroller circuitry design and associated embedded software development environments.
• Hands on experience in the design, build, and test of embedded motor control systems.
• Prior experience with circuit simulation tools such as Pspice, OrCAD, Multisim etc.
• Experience with flex printed circuit board design.
• Prior experience with data acquisition systems (especially National Instruments) and LabVIEW code development.
• Familiarity with data interface protocols and associated hardware such as Ethernet, RS232, RS422, RS485, I2C, SPI etc.
• A successful track record of fielding custom electrical systems in an operational setting.
• Familiarity with the Linux operating system and programming in C/C++ and Python.
• Experience in the hardware design of embedded systems (microcontrollers, FPGAs, sensor interfaces, I2C/SPI buses, UARTS, etc.)
• Experience with test hardware such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, logic analyzers, function generators, electronic load banks, power supplies, power analyzers.
• Prior experience in design and test of analog instrumentation systems.
• Project based experience designing, building, testing, and troubleshooting power distribution electronics, battery systems, and other electrical hardware (requirements definition; system modeling and simulation; circuit analysis; PCB design, fabrication, and assembly; harness design and fabrication; requirements verification).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team of mechanical, electrical, and software engineers designing and building world-class, NASA space-flight hardware.
• Prior experience in design and test of power supply and conditioning systems.
• Proficient in MS Office programs, particularly MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneNote and Outlook.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to work in a team environment.

Physical Activity/Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lift up to 20 pounds

• Climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching

• Lift up to 10 pounds repeatedly
• Standing

• Repetitive movements of arms and hands
• Sit with back supported

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.