EEE Parts Failure Analysis Engineer

TriVector Services, Inc. provides quality aerospace engineering solutions to complex problems through a renowned team of engineering professionals. We are a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned, SBA-certified Small Business headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. Our experienced team is dedicated to building lasting partnerships based on professional integrity and sound engineering principles. TriVector's Experience and exceptional Performance adds measurable Value to every project. TriVector Services, Inc., is seeking qualified candidates to fill our Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) Parts Failure Analysis Engineer position.  

The EEE Engineer will support flight and development projects as the focal engineer for EEE parts specification, selection, part utilization, and obsolescence management through the use of NASA and industry standard databases for all part types listed in MSFC-STD-3012. The engineer will participate in the NASA EEE Parts Community of Practice (CoP); and analyze failure analysis of avionics systems, assemblies, and components by applying both non-destructive and destructive testing methods to identify root causes of failures. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform continuous parts obsolescence monitoring and notification of project impacts of EEE parts using Silicon Expert, Total Parts Plus, and EPARTS (Electronics Parts Application, Reporting, and Tracking System) databases.
• Select EEE parts for NASA programs.
• Maintain EEE part requirements and specifications.
• Support maintenance the obsolescence module of the Electronics Parts Application, Reporting, and Tracking System.
• Perform obsolescence analysis of EEE parts used throughout the Agency.
• Support development of EEE part plans, lists, reviews, testing, and analyses.
• Participate in space flight, and development projects, failure analysis of avionics systems, assemblies, and components.
• Conduct failure analysis of electrical and electronics systems in a laboratory environment and development of corresponding failure analysis methodology.
• Determine root cause of failures and/or failure modes.
• Assist or lead investigations into nonconforming products.
• Participate in Electronics Parts Application, Reporting, and Tracking System meetings.
• Participate in EEE parts CoP meetings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen.
•  A Star ID is required to access Marshall Space Flight Center. 
• Must have at least a bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D. with a minimum 9 years of experience, Masters with at least 13 years of experience, or BS with at least 15 years of experience.
• Experience is required in EEE parts engineering, including parts obsolescence management, part utilization, database maintenance and usage.
• Candidate must have knowledge and experience in using obsolescence analysis tools (software) to provide proactive obsolescence management.
• Knowledge of materials science and electronic components is required.
• Candidate must have proficient oral and technical writing skills.
• Requires the ability to travel in the domestic USA (<15%).
• This position requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time in meetings or at a desk to perform engineering tasks, as well as the ability to use the stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree from an ABET accredited university is preferred. 
• Experience in part specification and selection for all part types listed in MSFC-STD-3012 is desired.
• Knowledge and experience in failure analysis of avionics with an understanding of the underlying mechanical/electrical causes for component and/or assembly failures is desired.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants – TriVector Services, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, or any other reason, please call us at (256) 898-3430 or email [email protected] for assistance.