Command and Data Handling System Engineer

Mclaurin Aerospace; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mclaurin Aerospace seeks a Command and Data Handling System Engineer to join their NASA Johnson Space Center team in Houston, TX. This position entails supporting critical systems for deep space exploration, reviewing designs, and coordinating verification activities. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant degree and extensive experience in systems engineering, and must demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Positive work-life balance

100% Employer paid insurance

11 paid holidays annually

Generous PTO

401k with employer match

Education assistance

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering with 5-10 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of space systems, aerospace engineering, or software development required.
• Understanding of ethernet network architecture and applicable protocols in Avionics.

Responsibilities

• Support the Gateway Command and Data Handling System for deep space exploration.
• Review designs and develop models for performance analysis.
• Support cybersecurity efforts and develop requirement verification data packages.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

12 years of relevant experience in systems engineering

Tools

Model-based systems engineering

Python

Linux Bash Scripting

Job description

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Command and Data Handling System Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

If selected you will:

• The Command and Data Handling (C&DH) System Engineer supports the Gateway Command and Data Handling (C&DH) System, a critical sub-system of the Gateway Program which will return to the Moon.
• Review designs and develop models for performance and reliability analysis.
• Work with Ethernet and internet protocols to optimize Quality of Service, end systems, network switches, and wireless design.
• Support cybersecurity efforts, including applying NIST 800-53 standards. Develop and support sub-project requirement and verification data packages to support architecture requirements, design, verification/validation, operations, and sustaining engineering.
• Conduct product life cycle reviews, coordinate integration, verification, and validation activities.
• Work with requirements to align with hardware specifications while understanding the verifications.
• Perform system engineering functions of projects and provide user input feedback during the design process.
• Work with ground testing and flight operations testing of hardware with end item documentation.
• Review sub-project requirement and verification data packages to support architecture requirements, design, verification/ validation, operations, and sustaining engineering.
• Participate and contribute to system requirements reviews, preliminary design reviews and critical design reviews.
• Perform and review system level architecture trade studies and analyses that will influence the overall electrical design and performance.
• Experience with Technical Review Boards (TRB) and Lifecycle reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.)
• Work with team members and leads to identify risks, develop risk statements, and plan risk responses.
• Review and be main POC for the NASA C&DH Subsystems towards COFR (Certification or Flight Readiness) activities. - Perform other duties as required.
• Must have good communication and organizational skills and the ability to work in a team environment.

Qualifications:

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.

• Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and normally possess 5-10 years of related experience. License and certification may be required
• BS degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school
• 12 years of relevant experience in systems engineering
• Knowledge of space systems, aerospace engineering, or software development.
• Knowledge and understanding of SE&I processes, methodologies, tools and technologies including model-based systems engineering.
• Knowledge of human spaceflight safety standards (where applicable)
• Must have understanding of ethernet network architecture and network hardware technology Layer 2 and Layer 3.
• Must understanding of interfaces protocols applicable in Avionics such as MIL 1553, Serial RS232/RS422/RS485, SpaceWire.
• Knowledge of test principles, tools, and processes needed to develop test requirements.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the space hardware field, such as mechanical, electrical, communications system design.
• Should be familiar with Hardware for Critical Network Timing Systems used in Command and Telemetry type systems.
• Should be familiar with Data Analysis, Data Recording, and Network Simulation Tools.
• Should have experience with verification automation test and analysis tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Linux Bash Scripting).
• Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings.
• Experience working in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Flight Hardware and/or Flight Processes/Paperwork
• Experience with NASA processes.
• Knowledge FPGA/ASIC development and hardware/software engineering and testing.
• INCOSE System Engineer Certifications

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Positive work-life balance
• 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Generous PTO
• 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
• Education assistance
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.

US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.