Electrical Engineer – NASA CMC

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. Design and develop electrical hardware for spaceflight applications, including electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable harnesses, printed circuit boards, and electronic assemblies .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $87,100 - $157,450 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing electrical hardware for spaceflight applications, including proficiency in OrCAD for schematic capture and PCB layout. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills are essential for evaluating and resolving complex technical issues in safety-critical environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Hardware DevelopmentOrCAD ProficiencyDC-to-DC Power ConversionHands-On Testing and TroubleshootingCollaboration Across Engineering Disciplines

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Hard Skills

Electrical SchematicsWiring DiagramsCable Harness DesignPrinted Circuit BoardsElectronic AssembliesCircuit PrototypingGerber File GenerationPower DistributionDC Power FilteringTechnical Problem Solving

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaboration SkillsIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Laboratory Test EquipmentElectronic Assembly Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringU.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident Status

Industry Keywords

Spaceflight ApplicationsSafety-Critical ApplicationsNASA SpecificationsEMI/EMC RequirementsEngineering Design Reviews

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop electrical hardware for spaceflight applications, including electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable harnesses, printed circuit boards, and electronic assemblies
Design and integrate circuits involving DC-to-DC power conversion, DC power filtering, and power distribution
Support the full electrical hardware development lifecycle from requirements definition through design, manufacturing, assembly, integration, verification, and testing
Develop circuit schematics and PCB layouts using OrCAD, from breadboard prototyping through Gerber file generation, fabrication, and assembly
Perform hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and evaluation of electrical circuits, printed wiring boards, and electronic assemblies using laboratory test equipment
Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and embedded systems engineers and technicians
Support engineering design reviews and program milestones, including SRR, PDR, and CDR
Investigate technical issues, evaluate design alternatives, and develop engineering solutions with minimal supervision

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 5 years of relevant electrical engineering experience
Experience designing, developing, and integrating electrical or electronic hardware for spaceflight or other safety-critical applications
Proficiency with OrCAD for schematic capture, circuit board design, and PCB layout, including experience with breadboard development and Gerber file generation
Experience with electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable harness design, printed circuit boards, and electronic assemblies
Knowledge of DC-to-DC power conversion, DC power filtering, and electrical power distribution
Experience supporting electrical hardware through design, fabrication, assembly, integration, and testing
Hands-on experience with electronic laboratory equipment, circuit prototyping, printed wiring board testing, and electronic assembly
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to independently identify and resolve complex technical problems
Effective communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work across multiple engineering disciplines and participate in technical design reviews
Ability to work independently and manage technical assignments with minimal supervision
U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status is required
Must be able to pass a Public Trust background check
Preferred: 2+ years of experience developing hardware for spaceflight projects
Preferred: Familiarity with NASA specifications and standards for electrical hardware, printed circuit board assembly, cable harness manufacturing, and testing
Preferred: Knowledge of EMI/EMC requirements for spaceflight hardware