Purpose of the Position 

Plans, designs, develops, modifies and evaluates power generation and distribution, information processing hardware and/or electrical components, mechanisms, materials, circuitry, equipment or processes.

Company Conformance Statement

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Employees are required to:

• Comply with all applicable safety- and health-related rules, regulations, and procedures;
• Work safely themselves and help their teammates work safely;
• Assist supervisors and managers in identifying and mitigating potentially hazardous conditions; and
• Help the organization maintain a safe and healthy workplace.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities of the Position

• Designs, plans and oversees the installation and maintenance of electric or electronic equipment, components and circuits for new and existing products.
• Defines requirements and creates schematics for hardware system architecture. Evaluates performance, integrates hardware units and interconnection of units.
• Selects appropriate components based upon reliability, performance and availability.
• Conducts validation, verification and qualification testing. Conducts error testing of systems and circuit designs.
• Provides product support as appropriate by isolating faults and resolving design issues.
• Ensures electrical designs comply with product specifications. Verifies designs are implemented with accurate consideration for power management, systems interfaces, etc.
• Ensures designs incorporate approval agencies and electrical safety standards. Participates in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance.
• Reviews vendor capability to support product development and recommends product specifications and component selection. Monitors the activities of subcontracted technical services.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred
• Zero to more years of engineering experience in a related area
• Experience working with engineering processes and procedures
• Experience working with department's overall business objectives and goals
• Experience working with business areas such as Sales/Marketing, Business/Financial Analysis, Project Management.

Requirements:

• Must be able to provide a certified Birth Certificate (with state seal), Passport, or INS Citizenship documents on date of hire.
• Must have the ability to communicate the English language, both verbally and written, in an effective manner.
• Must have, and maintain, a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a Pre-Employment background check and drug screen test.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and professional personal appearance.
• Ensure quality and completeness of work in a safe and timely manner.
• Maintain neat and orderly office environment.

Special Knowledge and Skills Required

• Good organizational and planning skills
• Good Communication skills
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Ability to take direction
• Ability to operate and service various rotating equipment
• Ability to work with computers
• Ability to work independently but follow specific detailed instructions
• Ability to interface with various levels of personnel in a multi-cultural, team- oriented environment

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Dexterity to operate office and field equipment as required by the position.

Preferences

• Prior knowledge of NASA site, experienced with working on government installations preferred.  

Syncom Space Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical  disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.