Electrical Engineer – Facilities & Power Systems (NASA Langley Research Center) in Hampton, Virginia at Genex Systems

About Genex Systems

Genex Systems is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in Newport News, VA. Founded in 2000 at NASA Langley Research Center, Genex has spent 25+ years delivering scientific research and engineering, information technology, and mission support services across the federal government. Our track record is defined by high quality, cost-effective, and timely performance across numerous contracts, earning exceptional CPARS ratings and commendations.

The wind tunnels, labs, and research utilities at NASA's first field center only work if the power behind them does. As an Electrical Engineer at NASA Langley, you'll design and improve the substations, distribution, controls, and building systems that keep aeronautics, Earth science, and space exploration research running.

About the Work

NASA Langley Research Center covers 764 acres in Hampton, Virginia, with about 3,400 civil servants and contractors working on better aircraft, a better understanding of Earth's atmosphere, and technology for space exploration. Genex Systems is part of the team on the Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering II (CMOE II) contract, which keeps that campus running. The work covers engineering design, project management, construction, preventive maintenance, and central utilities across Langley's institutional and research facilities, along with capital projects such as automating labs and wind tunnel test facilities. You'll join the Electrical Engineering team and report to the Electrical Engineering Project Manager.

What You'll Do

• Design power distribution systems, from high-medium-low-voltage substations to utilities and facility service, including relaying and protective device coordination studies
• Design lighting, fire alarm, and communication systems for research and institutional buildings
• Specify and design adjustable/variable speed drives for motors ranging from small to high-horsepower machines
• Support process control and automation work on research facilities, including PLC-based systems
• Prepare engineering analyses, studies, specifications, calculations, and construction cost estimates, all checked against applicable codes
• Present designs at design reviews and provide construction management and field troubleshooting support
• Work across disciplines to define requirements, develop concepts, and keep projects within their resources
• At higher levels: lead complex design efforts and plan, schedule, and coordinate the work of other engineers

What You'll Need (Required)

• U.S. citizenship
• One of the following:
• • BS in Electrical Engineering from an accredited engineering school and 3–5 years of related engineering experience
  • MS in Electrical Engineering from an accredited engineering school and 2–3 years of related experience
  • PhD in Electrical Engineering from an accredited engineering school
• Experience designing power distribution systems, plus at least one of: lighting, fire alarm, or communication systems
• Working knowledge of applicable electrical codes and standards
• Experience preparing engineering studies, reports, specifications, and construction cost estimates
• Working proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft 365, including Microsoft Project
• A valid driver's license

Nice to Have (Preferred)

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Protective device coordination and power system studies in ETAP
• Allen-Bradley PLC programming and LabVIEW experience
• Experience with substation relaying and high-horsepower variable-speed drive applications
• Construction management experience on federal or industrial facility projects
• Experience supporting research, test, or laboratory facilities

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $75,000–$115,000

The compensation range listed for this position is a good-faith estimate of what Genex intends to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits: Genex Systems offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employer-paid life insurance and dependent life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid federal holidays
• Tuition assistance programs

Location & Work Arrangement

• Fully on-site at NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA
• Time split between the office (design, analysis, reporting) and Langley's industrial and research facilities (site visits, field verification, construction support)
• Regular attendance is required. Occasional overtime or work outside the normal schedule may be needed (under 20% of the time).

Additional Requirements

Eligibility and site access

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• You must pass a background check and a drug screening before your start date.
• You'll need REAL ID–compliant identification to get a NASA badge (list of compliant documents).
• A valid driver's license is required.

Work environment

• Industrial environment (90%): You may be exposed to high noise levels, hazardous propellants, explosives, chemicals, steam, high-pressure lines, and industrial facilities.
• Travel between facilities (10%): Travel between facilities and during test operations may be required and may involve exposure to loud noise and hazardous equipment in operation.

Physical requirements

• Climbing, crawling, bending, and general mobility: hands-on, visual inspection of industrial systems and hardware
• Lifting and carrying: lifting, carrying, or exerting pressure up to 35 lbs
• Color vision: distinguishing basic colors
• Vision and hearing: corrected vision and hearing

Reasonable accommodations are available.

Equipment you'll use

• Industrial tools (40%): hand tools, power tools, and mechanical and electrical control devices
• Computers (20%): personal computers, terminals, and related equipment
• Safety and personal protective equipment (100%)

Safety and teamwork

• You'll follow all safety policies and procedures.
• You'll write a Safe Plan of Action (SPA) for every task you perform. The SPA is the company's tool for preventing incidents, accidents, and injuries, and it is the most important tool you're required to use.
• Dress and grooming must suit the position and must not create a safety hazard for you or anyone else.
• You'll work as part of a team and with people at every level of Genex and the NASA client organization, behaving professionally in a way that supports productivity and cooperation.

Position Levels

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Genex Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Genex Systems does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.