Command & Data Handling (C&DH) Support Engineer

Cimarron Software Services, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical and Hospitalization

Vision Care

Preventive Care

Life Insurance and AD&D

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Additional Life and Depedent

401(k) with Company Matching

Flexible Spending Accounts

Direct Deposit

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Leave

Education Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Job summary

Cimarron Software Services, Inc. is seeking a Command & Data Handling (C&DH) Support Engineer to support Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft as part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

The role requires 5+ years of C&DH experience, strong understanding of data buses, and proven ability to coordinate across hardware and software teams. This is a 100% onsite position with full-time employment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. Citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
• This is a sensitive/safety-sensitive position and is subject to DOT random drug and alcohol testing.
• This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID-compliant driver’s license or state-issued ID at hire.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience in Command and Data Handling (C&DH) engineering, particularly in space or airborne systems.
• Knowledge of C&DH architectures, data buses (e.g., MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet), and data processing systems.
• Understanding of C&DH software and firmware integration.
• Excellent technical documentation review and verification skills.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with experience working across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage C&DH architecture requirements, configurations, and interfaces.
• Track and verify C&DH system-level design documentation, ensuring compliance with program requirements.
• Assign and track tasks and action items related to C&D subsystems across engineering teams.
• Coordinate with hardware and software teams to ensure C&D system integration aligns with program objectives.
• Review and validate C&D-related stakeholder slide decks, technical documentation, and meeting minutes.
• Conduct regular follow-ups with C&D engineers and stakeholders to track progress and resolve issues.

Skills

C&DH engineering

MIL-STD-1553

Ethernet data buses

system integration

technical documentation

cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Command & Data Handling (C&DH) Support Engineer - (SCDHSE091026.1)

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Posting/External Job Title

Command & Data Handling (C&DH) Support Engineer

Location

Remote/Onsite/Hybrid

100% Onsite

Job Type

Full-time

# of Hires Needed

1

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

None

Security Clearance Required

None

Pay Range (All offers will be based on experience)

$80,000.00 - $130,000.00/yr

Position Introduction/Key Duties

Cimarron is seeking a Command & Data Handling (C&DH) Support Engineer to support the development of Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft as a part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Key Duties:

• Manage C&DH architecture requirements, configurations, and interfaces.
• Track and verify C&DH system-level design documentation, ensuring compliance with program requirements.
• Assign and track tasks and action items related to C&DH subsystems across engineering teams.
• Coordinate with hardware and software teams to ensure C&DH system integration aligns with program objectives.
• Review and validate C&DH-related stakeholder slide decks, technical documentation, and meeting minutes.
• Conduct regular follow-ups with C&DH engineers and stakeholders to track progress and resolve issues.

Required/Desired Skills, Experience, and Education

Required Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. Citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
• This is a sensitive/safety-sensitive position and is subject to DOT random drug and alcohol testing.
• This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your ID is Real ID-compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state ID.
• 5 or more years of related experience.
• Experience in Command and Data Handling (C&DH) engineering, particularly in space or airborne systems.
• Knowledge of C&DH architectures, data buses (e.g., MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet), and data processing systems.
• Understanding of C&DH software and firmware integration.
• Excellent technical documentation review and verification skills.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with experience working across multidisciplinary teams.

Desired Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Experience supporting NASA or aerospace programs.

Resumes should list employment dates in month/year format (e.g., January 2020 – March 2024) for each position to meet customer and contract documentation requirements.

Cimarron offers an outstanding Benefits Package including:

• Major Medical and Hospitalization
• Vision Care
• Preventive Care
• Ancillary Benefits
  • Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Additional Life and Dependent Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Direct Deposit
• Other Benefits
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Leave
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Wellness Program

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