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Electrical Engineer IV

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Houston, TX
Senior level
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Houston, TX
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Design, analyze, produce, test, and deliver space-flight electrical equipment and PCBs. Tasks include FPGA or microprocessor programming, sensor and communications interfaces, motor and power electronics, laboratory testing, certification, and mission support for space suits and crew equipment.
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Are you passionate about solving complex problems? Join our dynamic team as an Electrical design Engineer and become a vital contributor to Oceaneering’s space flight equipment development team.  As an integral part of our organization, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the successful deployment of new space flight electronics supporting missions to the Space Station, Moon, and Mars.

This role will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the thrilling world of space electronics design, analysis, production, test, deployment, and mission support.  Your contributions will ensure that our Space Suit and crew equipment not only meet - but outperform all standards and expectations.  As an Electrical design Engineer, you'll find yourself at the forefront of innovation, collaborating with a passionate team who shares your dedication to excellence. If you're seeking to immerse yourself in an environment where your skills and expertise will make a genuine impact, we invite you to join our team! 

We are seeking someone with a keen eye for detail, a strong commitment to owning their work, and providing superior quality. You should be a person who thrives in a dynamic environment and who is comfortable communicating at all levels of the organization. To be successful in this role, you should have a sense of genuine, engaging curiosity, and a desire for growth and continuous learning. 

Someone in this role would typically have a completed Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering with a B average or better and roughly 8+ years of corporate experience.

Responsibilities

Some of your major responsibilities will include:

  • Independent design, analysis, and production of electrical equipment and printed circuit boards. 

  • Testing, certification, and delivery of space-flight electrical elements. 

  • Example disciplines: circuit board layout, microprocessor and/or FPGA programming, sensor interfaces and integration, various data communication protocols, BLDC and Stepper motor control, and power system electronics

Qualifications

Required 

  • A Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering with 8+ years of corporate experience.
  • Hands-on experience in the design, analysis, production, and testing of digital and analog circuits. 
  • Proficient knowledge of electrical design software tools:  Altium and SVN version control for design collaboration at a minimum.  Working knowledge of (H/LT/P) SPICE analysis. 
  • Proficient and experienced with either FPGA Programming using VHDL/Verilog and/or C++ programming.
  • Knowledge and experience with laboratory test equipment including logic, spectrum, and power analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and emulators for processors/microcontrollers. 
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.   

 

Desired 

  • Familiarity with space radiation environments, electromagnetic environments, physical launch environments, and thermal heat dissipation at ambient and vacuum conditions.
  • Knowledge aerospace/ government requirements and guidelines including electromagnetic compatibility analysis and testing requirements.

Additional Information:

 

Supervisory Responsibilities: None. However this position requires independent design capabilities without consistent needs for mentorship/oversight.

 

Reporting Relationship: This position reports to the Electrical Engineering Group Manager.  Technical direction will often come from a more experienced lead design engineer.

 

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.

OCCASIONAL

FREQUENT

CONSTANT

  • 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

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is 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.

Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people

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.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

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