We are seeking an Aerospace Systems Engineer with Satellite Communications or operations experience to join our systems engineering team. Candidates should have experience in satellite communication system operations. Core responsibilities:
- Perform stakeholder engagement and requirements development: Conduct assessments of satellite communication concepts of operations across a mission’s lifecycle and translate stakeholder needs into detailed system requirements and technical specifications
- Drive system interoperability and interface management: Review Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and technical specifications to ensure successful integration between legacy and next-generation communication systems.
- Oversee integration and test campaign development: Support the planning, coordination, and execution of integration and test activities for government to commercial communication architectures, ensuring mission success criteria are met.
- Execute technical analysis and decision support: Conduct analysis of alternative studies using quantitative methods and present actionable recommendations to senior leadership and program management.
- Develop verification and validation strategy: Design comprehensive V&V strategies and success criteria that satisfy key stakeholder requirements and concepts of operations.
- Lead project lifecycle compliance and stakeholder communication: Prepare and deliver executive-level technical documentation and presentations for NASA review boards, ensuring alignment with agency standards and securing program approvals.
Qualifications
Minimum Education: Bachelor of Science. Relevant degree fields include Electrical Engineering, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or other similar fields.
Years of experience: 0-5 years of experience in related industry or projects.
Work Authorization: Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Role/Work Schedule
This is a full-time, on-site position in Cleveland, OH.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with NASA human space flight systems and/or other mission operational experience
- Familiarity with capabilities of NASA space communications networks (e.g. Space Relay (SR), Near Space Network (NSN), Direct to Earth (DTE), and Deep Space Network (DSN)) and/or commercial networks
- Experience with requirements development and the NASA project lifecycle
- Familiarity with ground station/network equipment and protocols in satellite communication (RF modulation techniques, error coding, and standards)
- Proficiency in verbal and written communication including articulating and presenting technical topics in a clear and concise manner to peers as well as executive level customer audiences