Senior Systems Engineer

ASRC Federal•Washington, DC

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

The individual will serve as a Principal Staff Engineer within the Network Operations functional area of the Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) Program at NASA HQ. SCAN Network Operations is responsible for programmatic management of the Near Space Network and Deep Space Network, as well as integrating new missions and new network capabilities into real-time operations, managing maintenance and sustainment of NASA’s network ground stations, and collaborating with international partner sites. The networks span multiple NASA centers and countries. In managing these two large networks, SCaN has a requirement for an engineer that will be able to provide both technical expertise and effective cross-coordination to enable more efficient management of the networks. Potential tasks include: Provides engineering expertise and technical support to the SCaN Network Operations functional area and other SCaN functional areas as requested. Serves as interface with network/project leads and SCaN program executives. Provides regular communication with major stakeholders of upcoming milestones and deliverables, requests data and metrics, and facilitates routine communication and information sharing Interfaces across the SCaN program portfolio to align engineering principles and policies, and integrate network operations priorities across all SCaN functional areas As needed, provides technical inputs and operational perspective to future network capability development projects and future network user assessments Supports Flight and Operational Readiness Reviews and other future mission integration efforts, including human space flight missions, as needed Tracks and utilizes network metrics for presentations and decision-making Manages network risks for dissemination at the Program and Agency level. As needed, develops new risks, provides cross-cutting risk assessments, and maintains risk database for Network Operations Functions within the agile processes and practices as feasible within the nature of the work Generates presentations, charts, graphs, dashboard, correspondence, spreadsheets and other similar documents related to real-time operations and technical development activities. Proofreads and provides technical editing to a number of deliverables. Compiles feedback and comments from multiple stakeholders into a cohesive message. Disseminates technical and operational information for external audiences, including other NASA organizations, federal agencies, policymakers, and international partners Provides updates as needed to SCaN’s program management and systems engineering process documents and provide written inputs. The document types could include: Program/Project Management Plans (PMP), Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP), Risk Management Plan, etc. As needed, provides systems engineering support, including reviewing and updating engineering specifications and documents. The review of systems engineering specifications could include ground or space systems requirements document, CONOPS, design documents, test specifications, test reports, etc. Manages and uploads documentation and materials to centralized repositories (Sharepoint, Teams, and other NASA repositories). ⁠Plans, schedules, and coordinates activities and processes to support key activities and meetings such as project and program reviews (attending meetings as appropriate). Tracking and following up on actions of responsible parties.

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree is required, preferably in an engineering field, such as systems engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 10+ or more of relevant work experience is required.
Must be proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
Ability to multi-task and successfully meet deadlines in a timely manner.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Team player as well as able to work independently.
Must be U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain a government issued Secret clearance.
Some travel may be necessary.
This position is located onsite at NASA HQ in DC. This is expected to be at least 3 days onsite/week, up to 5 in order to support upcoming Agency initiatives. Some telework may be possible.

Nice To Haves

Current or prior NASA experience is greatly beneficial, and/or familiarity/experience with satellites, ground station operations, or space communications.

Responsibilities

Provides engineering expertise and technical support to the SCaN Network Operations functional area and other SCaN functional areas as requested.
Serves as interface with network/project leads and SCaN program executives.
Provides regular communication with major stakeholders of upcoming milestones and deliverables, requests data and metrics, and facilitates routine communication and information sharing
Interfaces across the SCaN program portfolio to align engineering principles and policies, and integrate network operations priorities across all SCaN functional areas
As needed, provides technical inputs and operational perspective to future network capability development projects and future network user assessments
Supports Flight and Operational Readiness Reviews and other future mission integration efforts, including human space flight missions, as needed
Tracks and utilizes network metrics for presentations and decision-making
Manages network risks for dissemination at the Program and Agency level.
As needed, develops new risks, provides cross-cutting risk assessments, and maintains risk database for Network Operations Functions within the agile processes and practices as feasible within the nature of the work
Generates presentations, charts, graphs, dashboard, correspondence, spreadsheets and other similar documents related to real-time operations and technical development activities.
Proofreads and provides technical editing to a number of deliverables.
Compiles feedback and comments from multiple stakeholders into a cohesive message.
Disseminates technical and operational information for external audiences, including other NASA organizations, federal agencies, policymakers, and international partners
Provides updates as needed to SCaN’s program management and systems engineering process documents and provide written inputs.
As needed, provides systems engineering support, including reviewing and updating engineering specifications and documents.
Manages and uploads documentation and materials to centralized repositories (Sharepoint, Teams, and other NASA repositories).
Plans, schedules, and coordinates activities and processes to support key activities and meetings such as project and program reviews (attending meetings as appropriate). Tracking and following up on actions of responsible parties.