Vacancy CSSS Electrical Engineer – Oceaneering International – Clear Lake, Texas
Company Profile
Oceaneering is a global oilfield provider of engineered services and products primarily to the offshore oil and gas industry, with a focus on deepwater applications. Through the use of its applied technology expertise, Oceaneering also serves the defense and aerospace industries. Oceaneering’s business offerings include remotely operated vehicles, built-to-order specialty subsea hardware, deepwater intervention and manned diving services, non-destructive testing and inspections, mobile offshore production systems, and engineering and project management. Oceaneering Space Systems (OSS) specializes in engineering and support services and turn-key product development for space and other harsh environments. Our product and service areas are: extravehicular activity (EVA) tools and equipment, including NASA’s new Constellation Space Suit System; intra-vehicular activity (IVA) equipment including environmental sensor systems; astronaut training in NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory and Space Vehicle Mockup Facility; thermal protection systems for launch vehicles; and robotic systems for military, space, and biological research applications. Our capabilities include systems engineering, detailed design and analysis, manufacturing, testing, and product certification for mechanical, electronic, and electro-mechanical systems. This job is located in Clear Lake, Texas.
Duties & Responsibilities
Responsible for design, development, build-up, testing, certification, and delivery of Constellation Space Suit (CSSS) communications and biomedical systems and harnesses within NASA space system electromagnetic compatibility requirements. Also responsible for integration support into higher levels of assembly. Working under limited supervision, the electrical engineer must possess hands-on skills with circuit design and analysis, preferably Altium and PSpice. The electrical engineer should be fully capable of design through schematic capture and subsequent layout and experienced in integration of low level sensors. The electrical engineer should be capable of all aspects of preparation and implementation of an EEE parts Control Plan. The work is in direct support of CSSS, which includes challenging R&D, design & analysis, prototyping, testing & troubleshooting, fabrication, and delivery of equipment to be used in space.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As set forth more fully in the Company’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement, Oceaneering is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualifications:
A Bachelors degree in the electrical engineering field or equivalent is required. Experience in the design of analog and digital circuits. Depending on the work experience, knowledge, and skills the desired individual may be a recent college graduate or one with many years in the field. Experience with development, implementation, and maintenance of EEE Parts Control Plans is a plus. Knowledge of electrical design software tools is essential, preferably Altium and PSpice. Exceptional analytical and organization skills are highly desirable. Knowledge of electromagnetic compatibility analysis/testing. Knowledge with aerospace/government requirements and guidelines are highly desirable. This position requires a broad electrical engineering background and good written and verbal communication skills. Experience, knowledge, and/or training preferred in the following: implementation of EEE parts control plan for NASA, military, or industrial design project; analog circuits design, modeling, and simulation; digital signal processing algorithms, and motor control algorithms; circuit design with CPLSD, EPLD, or FPGA technology; sensor/transducer, RF, and communication circuits; power electronics; overload protective devices, and electronic system grounding; Spice, Pspice or other simulation tools; Altium; NASA EEE Parts derating analysis; design for radiation, unique thermal, high-vibration, and vacuum environments; thermal heat dissipation versus pressure variations familiarization; C or C++ programming; written embedded software used in circuit emulators, and circuit debuggers; Labview, National Instruments Instrumentation and data logging components. U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status required.
