Will Statement
Will: Be a member of the Parts Engineering and Reliability Group (5141) within the Electronic Parts Engineering Section (514) and will report to the Group Supervisor. Will be responsible for the selection and approval of photonic parts for spacecraft systems. Will lead and conduct photonic part technology evaluation, characterization, statistical data analysis, and risk assessments, Will participate in failure investigations and reliability assessments. Will create engineering procurement drawings and specifications. Will review supplier process controls and requirements. Will define effective derating criteria for the use of photonic part technologies in space applications. Will provide expertise to design engineers in the selection of photonic devices that meet project requirements. Will serve as a problem solver in device manufacturing, testing and reliability issues. Will develop screening and qualification plans for photonic devices. Will promote and monitor photonic part technology developments through conference participation, professional communications, and vendor interactions. Will proficiently use common computer tools and common office software packages for task management. Will support technical surveys and audits of photonics part suppliers.
Overview of discipline: will conduct engineering assessments and will review EEE parts for reliability related performance. Will advise projects on the part selection that maximizes reliability while considering schedule and cost constraints. Will conduct scientific experiments or theoretical analysis to determine the physical behavior of parts in a space-like radiation environment. Will oversee part procurement to ensure compliance with engineering requirements and maintain part inventories.
• Advises projects on part selections that maximize reliability while considering schedule and cost constraints.
• Develops part engineering specifications and drawings.
• Risk assesses part waivers, deficiencies, and failures.
• Applies multidisciplinary and in-depth knowledge and experience to decide when to release or apply margins.
• Designs/applies test methods, techniques and criteria to reduce part risk to project.
• Applies extensive understanding of part and project risk knowledge to define part reliability and quality requirements.
• Analyzes screening and qualification test results.
• Makes high-risk decisions.
• Participates in development of contract technical documentation and provides contract insight/oversight functions for small contracts.
• Performs highly complex and critical job functions and activities.
• Works on major assignments and projects without appreciable direction, typically exercising considerable latitude in determining objectives.
• Approves deviations from established policies and procedures.
• Leads a multifunctional and/or multidisciplinary team for a project, activity, or function within scope of assigned responsibility.
• Interactions normally involve advising management on extremely complex and significant issues.
• Advises and consults with management or equivalent within and outside own organization.
Skills
Required Skills:
• Bachelors degree in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, Applied Mathematics or related technical discipline with typically a minimum of 9 years of related experience; Masters degree in similar disciplines with a minimum of 7 years of related experience; or PhD in similar disciplines with a minimum of 5 years related experience.
• Wide-ranging experience and advanced knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Active Electro-Optical devices, passive Electro-Optical devices, Electro-Optical hybrids and/or assemblies.
• Extensive understanding and wide application of advanced principles, theories, concepts and techniques in Electro-Optical parts resulting in contributions to the development of new test and qualification methodologies for emerging technologies.
• Extensive background in the selection, procurement, manufacture, use and testing/screening of high reliability electronic parts for space-flight applications.
• Complete knowledge of industry and/or academic practices and standards across a range of applications related to Electro-Optical device technologies.
• Ability to provide technical oversight of flight electronic parts tasks including the creation of engineering requirements drawings.
• Substantial ability to multi-task with an established track record of meeting milestone schedules.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge and substantial use of common computer tools.
• Strong leadership skills.
Desired Skills:
• Complete knowledge of Laboratory policies and procedures, NASA policies and procedures, and government regulations across a range of applications.
• Electro-Optical design and/or testing experience.
• Matlab, Labview, SPICE, C++ or related software programs.
• Knowledge of Military, NASA, TOR, Telcordia and JEDEC specifications and requirements related to Electro-Optical devices.
• Ability to work well with cross-functional teams, design engineers, line management, and project management.
• Contract Technical Management experience.
• DoD industry experience.
• Active TS//SCI Clearance.
• Ability to obtain TS//SCI Clearance.
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