Facility Electrical Engineer

  • ADV000CNF
  • On Site
  • Houston, Texas, United States
  • Full time
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Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

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 Facility Electrical Engineer to join the team with Bastion, a teammate company.

We are s eeking a motivated early-career Electrical Engineer with a strong interest in power systems, controls, data acquisition, and test facility engineering to join the Electrical, Data and Controls Section working with the System Test Branch (EC4) within the Crew and Thermal Systems Division at NASA's Johnson Space Center. EC4 develops, operates, and maintains ground test facilities that support crew systems, life support technologies, thermal control hardware, spacecraft power systems, and flight-relevant environmental testing.

You will join a multidisciplinary team responsible for designing, integrating, and operating complex test systems that simulate spacecraft and planetary environments. This role is suited for candidates enthusiastic about hands-on engineering, control system integration, laboratory testing, and supporting technology development for human spaceflight.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and troubleshoot electrical and control systems for ground test facilities, including power distribution, instrumentation, safety interlocks, and data acquisition systems.

  • Develop PLC- and HMI-based control architectures for automated test operations, vacuum systems, fluid loops, thermal systems, environmental chambers, or life-support test rigs.

  • Produce engineering documentation including electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and test procedures in compliance with NASA and JSC safety standards.

  • Integrate sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition hardware for facility monitoring and test-article evaluation.

  • Support end-to-end system checkout, functional testing, verification/validation, and facility readiness activities.

  • Troubleshoot facility components such as pumps, valves, relays, pressure/temperature instrumentation, and power electronics elements.

  • Collaborate closely with mechanical, thermal, power, and test engineering teams to support human spaceflight development projects.

  • Participate in design reviews, hazard analysis, work planning, and configuration management.

  • Operate test facilities during engineering evaluations, technology development campaigns, and mission-support activities.

  • Seeking a motivated early-career Electrical Engineer with a strong interest in power systems, controls, data acquisition, and test facility engineering to join the Electrical, Data and Controls Section working with the System Test Branch (EC4) within the Crew and Thermal Systems Division at NASA's Johnson Space Center. EC4 develops, operates, and maintains ground test facilities that support crew systems, life support technologies, thermal control hardware, spacecraft power systems, and flight-relevant environmental testing

  • You will join a multidisciplinary team responsible for designing, integrating, and operating complex test systems that simulate spacecraft and planetary environments. This role is suited for candidates enthusiastic about hands-on engineering, control system integration, laboratory testing, and supporting technology development for human spaceflight.



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 with experience in the field or in a related area.

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.

  • U.S. Citizenship (required for access to NASA facilities and government work).

  • Demonstrated experience with:

  • Troubleshooting of electrical and instrumentation systems

  • Electrical wiring schematics and control panel design

  • Test facility or laboratory environment work

  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.



Requisition Preferences:

  • 0 to 5 years of professional experience in electrical engineering, controls engineering, test engineering, or related fields.

  • Design, programming and implementation of PLC control systems (e.g. Allen-Bradley).

  • Experience with HMI design and operator interface development

  • Development of safety interlocks and automated controls for vacuum systems, fluid systems, or environmental test facilities.

  • Experience with data acquisition tools (LabVIEW, Python, fiber-optic sensors, flow/pressure measurement).

  • Background supporting aerospace, research laboratories, or environmental simulation facilities.

  • Experience designing and validating electrical systems for high-reliability or hazardous test environments.

  • Familiarity with power electronics, power distribution, or spacecraft-relevant electrical systems.

  • Proficiency in test procedure writing, testing documentation, and formal system checkout


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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