Digital And Logic Design Engineer Intern

ASED Internship Opportunity

Do you have a passion for space? While others may be putting people in space, we are putting people on the Moon and Mars and beyond. As part of your time with ASED, you will support the S5 Solar Sail project in the design and test of wireless Reflective Control Devices (RCDs) on the Amentum ESSCA contract. You will be working with digital hardware and logic designers to support two printed circuit board designs – a node board at each corner of the sail, and a central hub board that interfaces to the spacecraft bus. The hub board will interface with the spacecraft bus and send/receive wireless commands to the node boards using a LoRa radio. The node boards will switch RCDs on/off, which provide steering to the spacecraft. The control logic for both the hub and node boards are provided by an FPGA.

Responsibilities:

• Assist digital design engineers with the electrical schematic and component layout of hub and node printed circuit boards.
• Assist in electronic parts selection.
• Assist in creating parts kit for assembly or printed circuit boards.
• Assist logic designer in architecture and implementation of VHDL logic.
• Assist in setup of laboratory for testing.
• Assist team members in functional testing of printed circuit boards and system.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet performance goals.
• Provide weekly written and oral status reports in a meeting setting.

Expectations included in the ASED Internship:

• You are expected to have a valid driver's license, have access to an automobile, and be able to drive yourself to work locations.
• You will be expected to attend MSFC facility scheduled tours, Technical Fellow talks, luncheons, and training sessions in addition to your work.
• We highly encourage you to participate in activities outside of work with your fellow interns. These activities will be scheduled, with your input, by your social coordinators and will be beneficial in forming a cohesive group and lasting friendships.

Qualifications:

• The educational requirement is enrollment in a university or college program leading to a BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. An ABET accredited program is preferred.
• Must be able to provide own transportation.
• Proper 'STAR-ID' driver's license for registration and admittance to Redstone Arsenal is required.

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with electrical schematic entry and printed circuit board layout tools
• Familiarity with logic design in VHDL or Verilog
• Strong written and oral technical communication skills – must be able to clearly define and describe a technical subject to peers across various engineering disciplines.
• Strong task organization skills – ability to self-manage multiple tasks competing for time and attention, and achieve need dates for all assigned tasks
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Essential Functions:

Work Environment: Office and environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%).

Physical Requirements: Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (20%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and other facilities (10%).

Equipment and Machines: Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance: Normal workday is from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Other Essential Functions: The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits: This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.

Compensation Details: The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.