HSF Communication Systems Engineer
About The Position
Omitron is seeking an HSF Communications Systems Engineer to join our team supporting the Flight Dynamics Support Services III (FDSS-III) contract at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). This position supports NASA Human Space Flight missions, including the International Space Station, SpaceX Dragon, Artemis, the Human Landing System, and other current and future exploration initiatives. Working remotely (with occasional travel), you will collaborate with NASA Network Elements, Mission Managers, and cross-functional engineering teams to support mission planning, systems engineering activities, technical documentation, network reviews, and communications system integration to ensure mission success.
Requirements
- US Citizenship required
- Must be eligible to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or another related technical discipline
- Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience
- Understanding of satellite communications, including space-to-ground communications, baseband processing, or related specialties
- Experience authoring technical documentation, engineering procedures, requirements documentation, and analysis reports
- Experience performing engineering analysis, fault isolation, and problem resolution
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams
- Experience presenting technical information to engineering review boards and stakeholders
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in a technical discipline
- Human spaceflight or mission-critical systems engineering experience
- Spacecraft integration, testing, launch, and mission operations experience
- Systems engineering process experience
- Requirements development and interface management experience
- Failure analysis or fault management experience
- Experience developing verification documentation
- Relevant systems engineering or communications certifications are a plus
Responsibilities
- Identify, validate, and implement engineering solutions supporting crewed and robotic missions in low Earth orbit and lunar missions.
- Evaluate design documentation and verification activities for compliance with customer requirements and hazard controls.
- Review system-level test results, technical reports, and engineering review packages.
- Develop and deliver systems engineering products and technical deliverables supporting mission objectives.
- Provide systems engineering support for technical reviews and mission planning activities.
- Prepare technical analyses, status reports, and performance assessments.
- Author, review, and maintain technical documentation including requirements documents, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), test plans, verification matrices, service level agreements (SLAs), and related engineering documentation.
- Participate in requirements reviews, Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), and peer reviews.
- Perform anomaly investigations and recommend corrective actions.
- Support national and international working groups and technical review boards.
- Coordinate engineering activities across NASA centers, partner organizations, and internal teams.
- Support satellite network planning and coordination activities.
- Participate in occasional travel and off-hours support when coordinating with international partners.
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- HSA or FSA accounts
- Company-paid ST/LT Disability and AD&D insurance
- Paid Federal Holidays
- Paid Vacation Leave and Sick Leave
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) with company match
- Supplemental Insurance options like AFLAC
- Professional Development Reimbursement
- Voluntary Life Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
