NASA Spacecraft Electrical Power Systems (EPS) Engineer

Job Title: NASA Spacecraft Electrical Power Systems (EPS) Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: NACI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:

CACI is looking for an experienced Spacecraft Electrical Power System (EPS) Engineer to work with NASA on its U.S. Deorbit Vehicle to safely deorbit the International Space Station (ISS) when retired. This system engineering position involves insight/oversight of human-rated space vehicles specializing in the electrical power systems that encompass energy generation, energy storage, and power distribution systems. Typical areas of focus will be verification and validation of ISS power quality requirements, ISS visiting vehicle requirements, fault management, mission sequencing, etc. This work requires collaboration with Commercial Spacecraft prime development contractors.

This position requires a self-starting, capable person with strong verbal and written communication skills. In addition to outstanding technical expertise, the individual must possess strong customer relationship skills, have a positive team-player attitude, and be flexible and willing to take on new assignments and responsibilities as they arise.  Finally, the most qualified candidate will be an articulate speaker able to communicate technical ideas in an effective manner, must share our passion for our Nation's Space Program, and share in the excitement of human-rated space vehicles.

Responsibilities:

• Review and oversight of system level requirements, integration, verification, validation, and certification.
• Deep understanding of energy storage, energy generation, power distribution, and energy conversion at the system level.
• Work with and coordinate with various stakeholders within the U.S. Deorbit Vehicle partnerships throughout NASA and private industry.
• Contribute to the various NASA project lifecycle milestone reviews such as System Design Reviews (SDR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), and Critical Design Reviews (CDR).
• Perform systems engineering, such as hazard analysis, on vehicle subsystem domains.
• Support Safety Review Panels (SRP).

This work takes place at NASA/JSC in Houston, TX, a highly stimulating and dynamic environment that is critical in human space flight and the space exploration initiative.

Qualifications:

Required: 

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident for access to US Government facilities.
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or in related discipline required.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of electrical power systems experience required.  Greater experience is valued.
• Experience with aerospace vehicle (spacecraft or aircraft) electrical power systems.
• Systems Engineering experience, especially involving the verifying of requirements. Experience with creative or alternative ways of verifying requirements is valued.
• Excellent people skills able to facilitate meetings with various stakeholders.
• Must be flexible, open to new challenges in a dynamic environment, and possess strong technical expertise combined with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with little supervision.
• Must be a highly responsible, team-oriented individual with strong work ethic. 
• Must have highly developed coordination and organization skills.

Desired:

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering with a focus in power systems.
• Experience with power system stability, electrical protective devices, power conversion (such as dc/dc converters and transformers) and various electrical energy sources (such as batteries, solar arrays, etc.).
• Familiar with fault tolerance of power architecture.
• Experience with Simulink/MATLAB or other system level evaluation tools.
• Experience with NASA requirements documents.
• Experience in the NASA/JSC environment or other highly technical environment is a plus.

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

What You Can Expect:

 A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$76,000 - 155,700 USD