Eng I - Sys
About The Position
This role is for an engineer to join the Command and Data Handling subsystem team. As a critical member of the broader systems engineering team, you'll work to design, architect and deliver the avionics subsystem to various satellite bus programs. The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.
Requirements
- BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required.
- Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
- Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
- Coursework or extracurricular participation in the aerospace field (small-sat teams/clubs, Aerospace engineering courses)
- Experience in electronics, avionics, or computer network definition.
- Intellectual curiosity combined with a solid desire to learn.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Effective in multidisciplinary teamwork environment.
Nice To Haves
- Aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering degree.
- Leadership role in university "SmallSat" type club or organization.
- Experience working with serial interfaces (RS-422, LVDS, SpaceWire, etc).
- Experience working with various levels of networking stacks and protocols (TCP, UDP, etc).
- Spacecraft communication protocols (CCSDS).
Responsibilities
- Serve as part of the Command and Data Handling (C&DH) subsystem on Civil Space and National Defense bus programs, responsible for delivering a C&DH subsystem that meets program technical, cost and schedule requirements.
- Work as part of the spacecraft networking team, responsible for internal space vehicle networking and as part of a constellation of satellites.
- Work daily with the larger C&DH team on technical definition, implementation, and verification.
- Support the definition and maintenance of the subsystem architecture and interfaces.
- Generate verification and validation plans, and work with Integration and Test team to ensure the subsystem meets requirements.
- Produce technical writing (procedural definitions, specifications, interfaces, analysis support and description documents).
- Prepare and give presentations to peers, customers, and management.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company.
- Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- health savings accounts
- a 401(k) savings plan
- disability coverage
- life and accident insurance
- employee assistance program
- a legal plan
- discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- paid parental leave
- military leave
- bereavement leave
- any applicable federal and state sick leave
- company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
