Command & Data Handling (C&DH) Support Engineer

Cimarron Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cimarron Inc. is seeking a Command & Data Handling (C&DH) Support Engineer to contribute to Boeing's CST-100 Starliner program at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The role emphasizes rigorous design verification, cross-team collaboration, and strict adherence to C&DH standards and safety requirements.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in C&DH, strong documentation review skills, and familiarity with MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet, and data processing systems. A Bachelor's degree is required, and U.S.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience in C&DH engineering, space or airborne systems.
• Knowledge of C&DH architectures, data buses and data processing systems.
• Understanding of C&DH software/firmware integration.
• Excellent documentation review and verification skills.
• Strong organizational and cross-disciplinary coordination abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage C&DH architecture requirements, configurations, and interfaces.
• Track and verify C&DH system-level design documentation against requirements.
• Assign and track tasks across engineering teams for C&DH subsystems.
• Coordinate with hardware and software teams for system integration.
• Review and validate C&DH-related stakeholder slides and documents.
• Follow up with C&DH engineers and stakeholders to track progress and resolve issues.

Skills

C&DH engineering

Systems integration

Technical documentation

Cross-functional coordination

Data buses (MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet)

Firmware integration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MIL-STD-1553

Ethernet

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.