Frequently Asked Questions
Developed with funding from the NASA Electronic Parts and Packaging Program (NEPP), the NASA Parts Engineering School is a collaboration between associated NASA-centers and University Partners with the goal of enhancing the EEEE Parts Engineering Workforce. The program will help address knowledge gaps in the current EEEE parts engineering workforce and help to increase the number of trained professionals in that workforce, including cultivating the next generation of Parts Engineers.
At the time the School was created (c.2023) there existed an ever-growing knowledge gap for incoming Parts Engineers. This gap has been felt both at NASA and throughout related industries. It became clear that this was a critical challenge that needed to be overcome. At the time, however, there were no university programs offering a comprehensive Parts Engineering focused degree.
At the present time, efforts are focused on:
- Development of a curriculum for EEEE parts engineering topics at the university level
- Share training materials currently available to NASA EEEE Parts Engineers with students
- Develop and facilitate internship programs to offer hands-on, real-word experience to students in the field of EEEE parts engineering
Electrical, Electronic, Electromechanical, and Electro-optical (EEEE) Parts (alternatively referred to as Components).
EEEE Parts Engineers serve in a variety of roles. They are Engineers who:
- Conduct engineering assessments and review all EEEE parts for reliability-related performance.
- Support projects with part selection that maximizes reliability appropriate for the project life cycle while considering schedule and cost constraints.
- Oversee part procurement and work with parts manufacturers to ensure compliance with engineering requirements.
- Establish test plans for EEEE parts, including screening and qualification test campaigns and any required failure analysis, and evaluate test results for proper disposition for space flight usage.
- Assess the capabilities of new EEEE technologies and suppliers for spaceflight use.
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