Firmware Engineer

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Overview
We are growing! Aegis Aerospace is currently looking for a Software/Firmware Engineer to join our team in Houston (Webster Area-near NASA) **Position REQUIRES the employee to be on-site**
 
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Aegis Aerospace has more than 30 years of experience in creating innovative and practical solutions to fulfill defense and space needs. We are looking for candidates who are ready to revolutionize the space and defense industry and pioneer new technological advancements to safeguard our country.
 
Are you ready to Innovate, Explore, and Protect? 

Overview:
This position is responsible for designing and upgrading electrical and electronic circuits and systems, including embedded systems, and associated project engineering duties.  The technical work includes creating board layouts and embedded system designs and overseeing their manufacturing, testing, integration, and troubleshooting. The project engineering work includes developing, managing, and maintaining project budgets and schedules, and interfacing with customers. Includes, but is not limited to, spaceflight hardware and/or associated ground support equipment.
Responsibilities

Design circuits and systems for use in spaceflight equipment, including designing and/or programming embedded systems, with limited supervision or oversight\u2022 Assist MISSE customers and PIs to ensure that their active experiments/payloads meet ISS and MISSE requirements, are delivered on time, can be integrated as planned, and will function as planned on-orbit. This includes working closely with our integration engineer(s) and designers.\u2022 Design electronics and software to interface with customer active experiments/payloads and assist with their integration and testing.\u2022 Responsible for MISSE avionics \u2013 design, upgrades, maintenance, and performance, including understanding and troubleshooting legacy MISSE systems.\u2022 Assist with safety reviews and other verification activities\u2022 Write software code as required\u2022 Produce \u201cbuild packages\u201d for vendor quotes and production, e.g. bill-or-materials, fabrication drawings, component lists, etc.\u2022 Hands-on work such as assembling and testing flight hardware and/or ground support equipment.\u2022 Plan and/or support environmental testing of spaceflight hardware\u2022 Review electrical/embedded circuit/system designs created by others and offer constructive feedback\u2022 Present electrical/embedded circuit /system designs for review and accept constructive feedback\u2022 Develop and maintain project budgets and schedules\u2022 Work with vendors/suppliers on component selection, manufacturing, etc.\u2022 Support on-orbit operations, manufacturing, assembly, and testing \u2022 Stay current on electronic and circuit design technologies and best practices\u2022 Required to have the visual acuity to perform activities such as: operating machines and tools, such as wrenches, screwdrivers, and meters where the job is at or within arm's reach\u2022 Must be able to position body to perform the required assembly of equipment and electrical hardware \u2022 Constantly operates a computer and other productivity machineryTeamwork\u2022 Clear and concise reporting of assigned work tasks and initiatives. \u2022 Communicate daily activities with other team members\u2022 Extended work schedule may be required\u2022 Some travel may required\u2022 Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

5-10 years of experience
Creative designer with excellent analytical and design skills
Current knowledge of the state of electrical component and embedded system design and use
Familiar with the effects of spaceflight on electrical components; able to correctly select components for spaceflight use.
Self-motivated, focused on delivering excellent products on time and on budget
Proven ability to work autonomously, with a minimum of supervision, and also excel as part of a team
Proficient in EAGLE or similar circuit design software
Proficient in basic or advanced project management tools
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Experience with C, C , and other common programming languages
Experience with analog instruments a plus
Strong time management and organizational skills
Dependable and accountable, and able to work effectively in a dynamic environment
Requires excellent interpersonal skills and written and verbal communications skills
Experience outside of the space industry a plus (in addition to space industry experience)

Come join our team as we become a leading, large, world-class company providing high quality innovative technical solutions to our diverse portfolio of clients!
 
Aegis Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran employer.

Company info

MEI Technologies, Inc.
Website : http://www.meitechinc.com