Project Engineer, Electrical Power Systems

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration.

As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

The JETS II Contract is seeking a motivated Project Engineer, Electrical Power Systems to join the team with ERC, a teammate company. The Project Engineer will join the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) team. This role is ideal for an early‑career engineer with a strong foundation in electrical systems, integration, and hands‑on test engineering, who is ready to take on a stretch assignment and grow into a technical leadership role.

The Project Engineer, Electrical Power Systems will:

• Support the design, integration, and test of VIPER's electrical power subsystem
• Develop mock‑ups and support subsystem assembly activities
• Perform troubleshooting and contribute to test and verification (T&V) activities
• Work with electrical and mechanical systems, supporting anomaly resolution
• Generate technical documentation
• Serve as part of the Mission Operations team that will participate in Lunar operations after launch.
• Grow into a technical leadership role supporting VIPER's electrical power subsystem and mission operations

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area.

Hands‑on experience with hardware assembly, testbed development, and troubleshooting

Familiarity with electrical schematics, wiring, and control panel design

Experience with PLC/HMI programming, LabVIEW, or similar test automation tools

Ability to work with common hand tools and perform mechanical/electrical integration tasks

Strong organizational and communication skills; self‑motivated and adaptable

U.S. Citizenship required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 1–5 years of relevant experience
• Internship or co‑op experience at NASA or in aerospace test environments
• Experience with PCB design (Altium), SPICE simulation, or relay/ladder logic
• Familiarity with JSC processes, engineering life cycle, and spaceflight hardware
• Exposure to avionics or power systems integration and test
• Experience with discrepancy reporting, test procedure development, and anomaly resolution
• Interest in growing into a technical SME role supporting mission operations and subsystem performance

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Much, much more!

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

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