LHE Engineer

Overview

Our long-term client relationship with Boeing Corporation has led to a need for a LHE (Lab Hardware Engineering) Engineer on the Boeing Engineering and Technical Services (BETS) contract located in Houston, Texas.

BETS-SWS provides support to Boeing’s Houston-based International Space Station (ISS), CST-100, and other site programs under the suite of Boeing Engineering & Technical Services Support (BETS) contracts.  The BETS-SWS team designs, develops, tests and certifies avionic and simulation software and hardware; and maintains flight-equivalent labs for development, simulation and test of flight and ground software.

Barrios Technology Ltd. is a woman-owned and operated small business headquartered in Houston, Texas. We provide a full spectrum of engineering, operations and related technology services in support of the aerospace community and have successfully supported NASA for 40 years.  Barrios Technology is the prime contractor for the Human Space Flight Technical Integration (HSFTIC) contract, Consolidated Program Support Services (CPSS) Project Coordination (PC) and Research, Engineering, Mission Integration Services (REMIS) contracts along with subcontractor support to multiple prime contractors as listed below.  Barrios employees have the opportunity to contribute to the US Space Program through work on the International Space Station (ISS), Orion, Space Launch System and Exploration programs.  Our primary locations are at NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, TX and the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, AL.  We also support commercial space programs and provide systems engineering services to the oil and gas industry. Our customers include:

• Boeing on the Boeing Engineering and Technical Services (BETS) contract at JSC and MSFC
• Jacobs Technology on the JSC Engineering and Technical Services (JETS) contract at JSC
• COLSA Corporation on the Huntsville Operations Support Center (HOSC) contract at MSFC
• Rothe Development, Inc. on the Joint Operations, Integrated Systems Technology (JOIST) contract at JSC
• Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) Commercial Resupply Services 2 (CRS2) contract in Colorado and Houston
• Leidos Innovations on the Cargo Mission Contract (CMC)3 at JSC
• Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems (formerly Orbital ATK) on the CRS2 contract in Houston, TX and Virginia
• British Petroleum (BP) in Houston, TX
• Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies, Inc. (SGT) / KBRwyle on the Mission Systems Operations (MSOC) contract at JSC
• Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies, Inc. (SGT) / KBRwyle on the Integrated Mission Operations Contract II (IMOC II) contract at JSC
• KBRwyle on the Fully Integrated Lifecycle Mission Support Services (FILMSS) contract at Ames Research Center

Responsibilities

The LHE (Lab Hardware Engineering) Engineer  will:

• Support and lead development and sustain engineering projects for test support equipment and system level lab development, (includes large test rigs for the International Space Station (ISS) spacecraft command and control systems and dedicated equipment for ISS flight software and subsystem integration and test, including ISS power systems).

• Perform design trade studies.

• Develop hardware design solutions for customized and automated test systems including computer-based solutions, various backplane architectures and cable harness design for turn-key, rack-based test solutions.
• Recommend make-buy decisions, while working closely with software development teams.
• Complete mechanical drawings for new hardware and update existing mechanical drawings.
• Support technical management of supplier interfaces.
• Act as the manufacturing liaison for hardware (HW) fabrication.
• Support qualification testing efforts.
• Provide technical assistance for hardware/software integration.
• Evaluate field failure data and capture opportunities to implement product improvement changes.
• Support root cause and corrective action activities with component suppliers.
• Lead change implementation of reliability improvements.
• Perform all other assigned duties.

Qualifications

This position is posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate’s experience, position requirements and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised. 

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

• BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school.

- OR -

• BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school and five (5) years engineering experience.

- OR -

• BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school and ten (10) years engineering experience.

• Avionic Hardware Design knowledge/coursework/experience.
• Knowledge of electrical circuits.

 Preferences:

• Ability to troubleshoot lab component failures in the field.
• Solid CAD tool and MS Office experience.
• Broad technical skills with electrical components like microprocessor based embedded systems, A/D and D/A conversion technology.
• Hardware design and protocols of interfaces such as MIL-STD-1553, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485.
• Familiarity with Ethernet networks (TCP/IP, UDP) as well as familiarity with both wired and wireless standards and protocols.
  • Familiar with system design, development, integration, and verification live cycle processes.
  • Highly motivated individual with the ability to learn continuously and ability to identify multiple avenues to successfully reach team goals.

Essential Requirements 

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Ability to either show proof of being fully vaccinated from COVID-19 or have an approved reasonable accommodation (based on a documented disability or sincerely held religious belief) exempting applicant from the Vaccine Mandate (EO 14042) requirement, by the start date or December 8, 2021, whichever is later.
• Applicant selected may be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Work may involve sitting for extended periods.
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.
• Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.
• Generally an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
• 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 when required.
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must put forward a 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.
• This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed. 

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity; for immediate consideration, apply now!

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which this position has been advertised.
• As a Federal Contractor, Barrios Technology is subject to Executive Order 14042: Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors requiring all employees to either show proof of being fully vaccinated from COVID-19 or have an approved reasonable accommodation (based on a documented disability or sincerely held religious belief) exempting them from the requirement, by their start date or December 8, 2021, whichever is later.

Barrios Technology is an Equal Employment Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.