Lab Systems Engineer - RF, Avionics & Test Integration

Astrion; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion seeks a Systems Engineer to lead laboratory SE&I for the XLab at NASA Johnson Space Center. The role focuses on developing and integrating RF communications, avionics, and software interfaces across multi-customer lab environments.

You will drive requirements, verification, and risk management while coordinating across engineering teams and external partners to ensure mission-relevant test configurations and enduring lab readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience in systems engineering, systems integration, or technical leadership.
• Knowledge of RF communications, avionics, and software integration.
• Experience with requirements, interface definitions, and verification approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead SE&I activities for XLab lab capabilities and test configurations.
• Coordinate RF, avionics, flight software, and ground support integration.
• Develop requirements, interface definitions, and verification plans.
• Assess risks, trade studies, and engineering solutions within constraints.

Skills

Systems Engineering

RF communications

Avionics systems

Software integration

Technical leadership

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Laboratory operations

Integration testing

Requirements development

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Astrion seeks a Systems Engineer to lead laboratory SE&I for the XLab at NASA Johnson Space Center. The role focuses on developing and integrating RF communications, avionics, and software interfaces across multi-customer lab environments.

You will drive requirements, verification, and risk management while coordinating across engineering teams and external partners to ensure mission-relevant test configurations and enduring lab readiness.