Electrical Power System (EPS) Engineer

Lentech is seeking an experienced Electrical Power System (EPS) Engineer to support NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Mission Operations .

This position requires a self-motivated, capable person with strong analytical skills and verbal and written communication skills.  In addition to outstanding technical expertise, the individual must possess a positive team-player attitude, be flexible and willing to take on new assignments and responsibilities as they arise, and be confident when communicating complex technical ideas.

Work Location: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD

Security Clearance: Public Trust

Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Perform fault/anomaly analysis and performance trending of EPS components and sensors, identify appropriate workarounds, and implement solutions
• Respond to operational anomalies and provide 24x7 on-call anomaly support
• Identify potential charge control issues, determine control modifications, and perform simulations and analyses
• Create and modify analysis and trending software tools
• Generate technical reports and presentations
• Develop and maintain command procedures, telemetry display pages, and subsystem operations procedures/documentation
• Support planning and execution of ground test and spacecraft operations activities
• Although much of the support may be performed remotely, must be able to work on site full time at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, in a multidisciplinary team environment

Required Qualifications
Experience:

• Requires EPS experience with spaceflight hardware and in-depth knowledge of EPS control algorithms and sensors
• Possess extensive electrical system modelling, simulation, and data analysis experience
• Possess experience using data analysis tools/techniques (e.g., MATLAB, SQL)
• Possess elevated mathematics and programming skills
• Possess excellent organizational, leadership, and oral and written communications skills
• Demonstrates technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones
• Possess ability to understand and apply new concepts within an evolving environment
• Must be a US citizen with ability to pass a government background investigation

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent education in related discipline with combined experience

Desired Experience:

• Ideally possess five or more years of relevant work experience in the aerospace industry with concentration in electrical power systems
• Ideally possess experience with version control systems (e.g. Git, Jira)

About Lentech, Inc.  

Lentech, Inc., provides technology-enabled IT Solutions and Mission Technical Solutions to civil, defense and intelligence customers. Through our accumulated years of experience, industry expertise, and strategic partnerships, Lentech has built mission-critical solutions for our federal and commercial customers. Lentech’s clients achieve full life-cycle support and cost-effective managed services supporting enterprise computing and applications initiatives for Government agencies. Lentech’s Mission Technical Solutions Division is focused on providing engineering, operations, I&T and technical services to civil and defense customers primarily in the aerospace fields. 
 
Lentech, Inc. is a performance-based company providing team members with challenging and interesting work, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits such as healthcare, wellness, financial and retirement programs, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, our employees have an ownership stake in the organization and share in its long-term success. We focus on providing an environment of fun, sharing, collaboration, and connection. Our culture is team-oriented, non-hierarchical, and entrepreneurial, giving people a chance to participate and be a meaningful factor in the company’s growth and success.
 
Lentech, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
 
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 team members value the flexibility at Lentech that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. The range shown below is the national average for the position. 

The proposed salary range for this position is: $90,000.00-$120,000.00