2, DC-8, WB-57, ALPHA-JET, UAS and others)
Apply basic sample theories, aerodynamics, thermodynamics and physical science
principles to maximize measurement quality and performance.
Design, documentation, fabrication and prototyping of printed circuit boards, wire
harnesses and mechanical assemblies for instruments and instrument subsystems.
Develop and maintain acquisition software to operate the payload as well as for
telemetry and graphical display.
Support installation, operation and troubleshooting of airborne instrument deployments
through travel and phone/email/media consultations.
Keep abreast with latest electrical engineering technologies and works to implement
them on NASA instruments.
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Competencies Required:
Proficient with analog and digital circuit design. Experience with data acquisition and
control of instrument systems using digital I/O, ADCs and DACs. Sensor interface,
amplifier, power supply design, noise reduction design, microcontroller and
programming skills required.
Experienced in the troubleshooting of electronic systems using standard benchtop
tools like oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, DVMs.
Experience with schematic capture and PCB routing with software such as Orcad or
others
Willingness to travel for extended periods of time to participate in field projects.
Ability to work around NASA aircraft in a safe manner.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Experience with National Instruments LabVIEW, Matlab, IGOR is highly desirable
Familiar with embedded programming (C/C++ Linux OS)
Knowledge of sensing physics, related sensor types and analytical instrumentation
development desirable.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree in a scientific discipline pertinent to the NASA Earth Science endeavor
(engineering, chemistry, physics, atmospheric science or other related field) and at least
three years of engineering experience;
or a Masters degree in Engineering and at least one
year of experience;
or a Ph.D. degree, or an equivalent combination of education and
experience. Electrical engineering experience should emphasize development and design of
instruments and instrument systems.
Travel:
This position requires travel, approximately 8-16 weeks a year (typically 1-4 weeks per trip) to
various (domestic or international) field campaign sites. During travel, long hours, sometimes
at odd hours of the day, are the norm. When not traveling, the Engineer will work at NASA
Ames Research Center (ARC) as part of the MMS team. The position will require an on-site
presence in the MMS lab at least 3 days a week when not traveling.
Security Clearance:
Employee must be a U.S. citizen, and able to acquire a passport and must be able to pass
personal background checks for working with the military, TSA, and the State Department.
Physical Demands:
Must be physically fit and be able to move supplies and small equipment.