Facility Electrical Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Facility Electrical Engineer (Aerospace): Supporting the design, integration, and operation of ground test facilities for human spaceflight development with an accent on electrical and control systems. Focus on developing PLC/HMI architectures, troubleshooting instrumentation, and ensuring system reliability for NASA's Crew and Thermal Systems Division.

Location: Must be based in Houston, TX, USA

Company

hirify.global is a federal contractor providing engineering and technical services, primarily supporting NASA's human spaceflight missions.

What you will do

• Design, build, and troubleshoot electrical and control systems for ground test facilities.
• Develop PLC- and HMI-based control architectures for automated test operations.
• Produce electrical schematics and wiring diagrams in compliance with NASA and JSC safety standards.
• Integrate sensors and data acquisition hardware for facility monitoring.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams on design reviews and hazard analysis.
• Support end-to-end system checkout and verification activities for test campaigns.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government background investigation.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Experience with electrical wiring schematics and control panel design.
• Experience working in a test facility or laboratory environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Nice to have

• Experience with PLC control systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley) and HMI design.
• Background in aerospace, research laboratories, or environmental simulation facilities.
• Experience with data acquisition tools such as LabVIEW or Python.
• Familiarity with NASA JSC organizations, processes, and procedures.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off.
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off).
• Career development opportunities working alongside NASA teams.