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Jacobs Electrical Engineer in Kennedy Space Center, Florida

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Jacobs Technology provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle and Launch Services programs.

Support the Spaceflight Processing Directorate's engineering function. Provide technical leadership for ground instrumentation

systems including procedure development and system operation & maintenance support.

  • Provide practical application of engineering skills to perform ground system engineering projects for instrumentation and/or

hazardous gas leak detection systems to meet stakeholder expectations, system functional requirements, and NASA program

requirements.

  • Conduct system testing & validation, troubleshoot & investigate equipment failures, interpret data, and analyze technical drawings

& schematics to provided engineering support for the operation and maintenance of assigned system(s).

  • Attain system and console certifications for support of processing and launch operations.

  • Interface with customers (internal & external), peers, technicians, and management to satisfactorily complete tasks on schedule and

within budget.

  • Support preparation of conceptual design packages, system requirements documents, technical assessments, cost estimates,

operation & maintenance procedures, and provide hands on engineering support for operation & maintenance of electrical and

instrumentation systems.

  • Perform assigned tasks in a safe and appropriate manner in compliance with company, customer, industry, and governmental codes

& regulations.

  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge through self study, attending educational workshops, reviewing professional

publications, establishing personal networks, and/or participation in professional societies.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Access to Kennedy Space Center amenities:

While doing your part to help further space exploration at Kennedy Space Center, you can enjoy many on-site amenities, such as:

  • Child Development Center

  • Discounted tickets to local attractions and theme parks

  • Credit Union

  • Fitness Center

  • Barbershop

  • NASA Exchanges

Flex schedule and Telework:

At Jacobs, we value your time and commitment. Here at Kennedy Space Center, Jacobs offers partial telework options and flexible work schedules for many of our positions. The ability to utilize a flex schedule or telework will depend on your department’s demands and needs.

Here’s what you’ll need :

BS Degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, engineering technology or a related discipline from an ABET accredited college or university. -Position may be filled at a higher level based on education and experience. * Exposure to or experience in instrumentation and/or fire & hazardous gas detection is highly desirable.

  • Experience in operating and maintaining ground support equipment or systems in an aerospace environment desired.

  • Experience authoring work authorizing documents in Maximo or Solumina desirable.

  • Ability to read schematics, drawings, and engineering specifications.

  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.

  • Experience working as a member of a formal team and be able to function as such immediately.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to present information to senior management and customers.

  • Must have the ability to work with minimal supervision and only general guidance.

  • Computer experience with Microsoft Office products, Internet browsers, and Outlook.

  • Experience in a paperless work environment a plus.

  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if necessary. Work Environment: * Will be required to work inside and outside depending on the project. * Position may require daily individual to travel to different areas on site. * Occasional work at heights and in confined spaces will be required. * Physical requirements include sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures. * Position requires work at a hazardous processing and launch facility; must be able to quickly evacuate buildings in the event of an emergency. Attendance * Full-time regular second shift work hours (typically 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM), Monday through Friday. * Occasional overtime and weekend work required to support program objectives and schedule. * Must be dependable and punctual.

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