Aerospace Systems Engineer: Space Communications and Operations

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.

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.

This is a full‑time, on‑site position in Cleveland, OH.

• 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.