Barrios Looking for Electronics Component Engineer – EEE Parts for NASA xEVA Space Projects at Houston, TX  Full Time

Our long-term client relationship with Jacobs has led to a need for an Electronics Component Engineer – EEE Parts for NASA xEVA Space Projects on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) contract at Johnson Space Center (Houston, TX).

Building on more than four decades of experience in providing innovative integration solutions for government and commercial space programs, Barrios offers an extensive range of engineering, software, and related technology integration services in support of the aerospace community. As a woman-owned and operated small business, we are a people-focused company that supports professional development, while working to ensure that you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Barrios employees actively participate in the growth of the commercial spaceflight industry through our partnerships with companies leading commercial space development, as well as successfully supporting NASA as our primary government customer. Our long history supporting Low Earth Orbit (LEO) on the International Space Station, and now Commercial LEO, lays the groundwork for future missions to the Moon through our work on Orion, Gateway, and the Space Launch System.

The Electronics Component Engineer – EEE Parts for NASA xEVA Space Projects will:

Report directly to the Electronics and Electrical Section Manager as part of group of 50 other Electronics and Electrical Engineers.
• Provide Electrical, Electronic and Electromagnetic (EEE) parts support to the NASA xEVA Space Projects.
• Evaluate proposed EEE Parts lists with respect to the projects specific hardware criticality and environments.
• Report on the manufacturers, materials, construction, usage (environment & electrical de-rating), and overall reliability of the selected parts to the EEE parts control board (PCB).
• Recommend replacement EEE parts.
• Assist in EEE parts failure investigations.
• Review Military and industry EEE parts specifications, standards and studies for application to NASA programs.
• Assist in the development of EEE part qualification plans, project specific screening requirements, and Non-Standard
• Part Approval Requests (NSPAR).
• Work in a laboratory environment as required, following standard operating procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

** We are actively searching for qualified candidates for this potential opening, however we do not have assurance at this time if and when the position will be finalized and opened. Because we have strong reason to believe the position will be approved soon, we are proceeding with identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews.**

This position is posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate’s experience, position requirements and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

• BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school.

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• BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school, plus two (2) years of related experience.

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• BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school, plus five (5) years of related experience.

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• BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school, may be expected to have a related Masters’ Degree, plus ten (10) years of related experience.

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• BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school, may be expected to have a related Masters’ degree or higher degree, plus fifteen (15) years of related experience.

• Supporting design reviews and product development teams.
• Understanding of component selection, screening, qualification, and derating for use in space flight applications.
• Providing technical support to material review boards (MRB’s).
• Supporting project teams in EEE related activities including review and generation of project related documents such as procurement specifications and source control drawings (SCDs).
• Assist in preparation, analysis and distribution of NASA Advisories and Government Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) Alerts.
• Assist in part selection and obsolescence review.
• Development of part specifications and test procedures for space level parts.
• Provide technical assistance to contracted tests labs and part manufacturers.
• Provide customer/project team applications assistance.
• Review electrical test data to verify part / lot acceptability.

Preferences:

• Knowledge of component failure modes, component reliability and NASA component specifications and standards.
• Understanding of passive components, microcircuit, hybrid, semiconductor and discrete device fabrication.
• Prior experience with accelerated reliability testing, reliability theory and component failure analysis.
• Knowledge of the EEE parts used in high reliability military/DoD or space hardware and the associated US military test specifications and standards.
• Experience with the development of EEE parts management plans, destructive physical analysis (DPA), and parts failure analysis desired.
• Strong background in Electronic Engineering including knowledge of EEE parts, technologies and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with product development, pre-production activity, and product life cycle.
• Expertise in developing the ionization radiation test plan based on mission objectives and desired reliability.
• Conduct ionization radiation test based on the test plan and publish test result report.
• Sourcing background in electronics industry and supply chain experience with electrical technologies and part manufacturers.
• 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.

Essential Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol as outlined in our Drug Free Workplace policy.
• Applicant selected may be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Work may involve sitting for extended periods.
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.
• Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.
• Generally an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
• Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required.
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
• This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed.

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity; for immediate consideration, apply now!

Barrios Technology is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in several states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.

Barrios Technology is an Equal Employment Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.