Aerodyne Industries LLC is a dynamic engineering and information technology services firm located on Florida’s Space Coast, seeking an Entry Electrical Design Engineer. The role involves supporting senior engineers in electrical engineering projects for NASA, including the design of Ground Support Equipment and systems, as well as performing electrical circuit calculations and design verification.
Responsibilities
- Support senior engineers by providing practical application of engineering skills to perform flight and ground system electrical engineering projects that that meet stakeholder expectations, system functional requirements and NASA program requirements
- Support the design of electrical Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and Ground Support Systems (GSS)
- Work with NASA and other contractor design teams to perform modifications to existing GSE/GSS electrical systems
- Support the preparation of conceptual design packages, perform feasibility studies, technical assessments, and requirements development in support of new design projects and existing system design modifications
- Perform electrical circuit calculations including electrical loads, equipment sizing, and voltage drops
- Support the creation and execution of component and subsystem design verification/acceptance plans and test methods to validate performance to requirements and obtain design certification
- Must have ability to successfully interface with customer representatives and manage completion of tasks on schedule and within budget to the customer's satisfaction
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering or technical equivalent from an accredited institution
- Ability to read drawings, schematics, and specification charts
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Willingness to be a positive contributing member of a formal team and able to follow direction and guidance by the team or management
- Must be able to present information to upper management and customers
- Must have the ability to work with minimal supervision and only general guidance
- In-depth computer experience with Microsoft Office products, Internet browsers, and Outlook
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if necessary
- Must have a valid US Drivers License
- Must be dependable and punctual
- Must comply with all 'drug free workplace' requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions
- Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management
- Knowledge or experience with GSE and GSS supporting launching spaceflight vehicles is highly desirable
- Experience with the design of AC and DC power systems as well as PLC based control and instrumentation systems is highly desirable
- Experience in any of the following is highly desirable: performing short circuit current analyses, coordination studies, sneak circuit analysis, arc flash analysis, load flow analyses, protective relay settings, lighting analysis and grounding studies
- Experience with design of components and systems that operate in hazardous environments, specifically Class 1 Division 2 zones is highly desirable
- Knowledge of NASA-KSC design development processes and requirements is desirable
- Knowledge of latest NFPA 70 (NEC) and NFPA 70E is desirable
- AutoCAD / Microstation / CREO or other related CAD software experience is desirable
- Functional knowledge of Maximo, Solumina, or other similar work authorization tools is desirable
- Experience with Windchill and other product lifecycle management software systems is desirable
Benefits
- Partial telework options
- Flexible work schedules
Company Overview
- Aerodyne Industries LLC is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Cape Canaveral, FL. Founded in 1968 by Dr. It was founded in 1968, and is headquartered in Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.aerodyneindustries.com.