Space Instrument Systems Engineer, Landolt Mission (Hybrid)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

George Mason University seeks an Instrument Systems Engineer sponsored by the NASA Landolt mission. Responsibilities include developing instrument subsystems, assembling and testing hardware, and documenting results across a multi-institutional team.

Requires a PhD or MS/PhD in aerospace, electrical, or related fields, and familiarity with NASA procedures. The role is full-time, hybrid eligible, in Fairfax, VA, with a focus on mission engineering, data processing, and reporting.

Qualifications

• PhD or MS/PhD in a relevant engineering field.
• Knowledge of NASA procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of space system development, integration, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and test structural, embedded, electronic, and software components for engineering demonstration units and flight hardware.
• Carry out system assembly and integration; ensure compliance with NASA requirements.
• Co-lead writing and production of reports, reviews, and publications for NASA.

Skills

Collaborative work

Embedded systems

Python programming

C programming

Education

PhD in Aerospace, Electrical, or Computer Engineering

MS/PhD in aerospace/space systems

Tools

NASA procedures knowledge

CAD hardware design

Linux

MSP430 microcontrollers (C)

Job description

George Mason University seeks an Instrument Systems Engineer sponsored by the NASA Landolt mission. Responsibilities include developing instrument subsystems, assembling and testing hardware, and documenting results across a multi-institutional team.

Requires a PhD or MS/PhD in aerospace, electrical, or related fields, and familiarity with NASA procedures. The role is full-time, hybrid eligible, in Fairfax, VA, with a focus on mission engineering, data processing, and reporting.