Command & Data Handling (C&DH) Support Engineer

Cimarron Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

401(k) contributions

Background check and drug screening

Job summary

Cimarron Inc. seeks a Command & Data Handling (C&DH) Support Engineer to support Boeing's CST-100 Starliner development at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The role focuses on managing C&DH architecture, interfaces, and documentation within NASA's Commercial Crew Program.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in C&DH engineering for space or airborne systems, with experience in data buses, software/firmware integration, and rigorous technical verification. U.S.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in C&DH engineering.
• Experience in space or airborne C&DH systems.
• Knowledge of C&DH architectures, data buses (MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet), and data processing systems.
• Understanding of C&DH software and firmware integration.
• Excellent technical documentation review and verification skills.
• Bachelor's degree.
• U.S. Citizenship; access to federal facilities; Real ID compliant driver’s license or state ID.

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&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.

Skills

C&DH engineering

C&DH architectures

Data buses (MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet)

Data processing systems

Software/firmware integration

Technical documentation review

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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 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.
• Bachelor's degree.

Desired Skills, Experience, And Education

• Experience supporting NASA or aerospace programs.

Business Profile

Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries, 401(k) contributions, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. All positions within Cimarron are subject to a background check and drug screening, including but not limited to marijuana, as part of the hiring process. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/Disability/Veteran.