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We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Design/Test Engineer to join the EP5 Power Systems Branch Battery team!

The Design/Test Engineer will:

This position is for a Project and Test Engineer with the EP5 Power Systems Branch Battery Team. This team evaluates candidate battery cells and battery pack designs for use in the space environment. This is a relatively small team that works closely together. The EP5 Battery Team is responsible for crafting Battery Safety requirements and evaluation methods, as well as coordinating with NASA programs and industry partners to provide guidance and assistance upon request. This position will entail a suite of tasks including test development and planning, test hardware design, modeling and procurement, cell screening, Class I hardware upgrades, test unit build up, customer hardware delivery, battery physical and electrical assessment, and more. Travel may be required for up to 10% of the time which includes international travel.

Requisition Qualifications:

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

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 1 year of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited school (Aerospace, Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical).
• Familiarity with Battery Design and testing fixture design and operation
• Familiarity with Li-Ion Cell Testing and testing fixture design and operation
• Familiarity with Li-Ion battery cells, battery packs, their testing modes, and their failure methods.
• Proactively and unsolicited, be able to present innovative ideas for efficiency, cost savings, safety and other beneficial ideas to the customer
• Show strong communication skills, both verbally and written
• Have experience following Work Instructions/Procedures to conduct a specific task/test
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30lbm for a short distance.
• The candidate must possess, or be able to obtain within a reasonable time, a passport for internation travel.

Requisition Preferences:

• Driven work ethic and proactively complete moderate tasks with minimal oversight
• Experience developing a simple project schedule and cost estimate
• Creo experience
• Work history of attending and presenting test findings at a conference
• Experience with JSCs Hardware Quality Classifications (Class I / Class III)
• Experience writing Task Performance Sheets (TPS)
• Ability to communicate professionally with internal and external customers to understand customer needs

Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position .
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

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.

Other Essential Functions

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.

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