Gateway Communications Hardware Systems Engineer

VSD partners closely with the Human Exploration and Space Flight (HESF) Division in support of the NASA customer across all aspects of human space flight. We are looking for a
** Communications Hardware Test Lead (Project Engineer/Sr. Project Engineer - Communication Systems Engineering)
** to support the test and verification of RF systems across NASA’s human spaceflight portfolio. In this role you will support the NASA Johnson Space Center VIPER (Vehicle Integrated Performance, Environments and Resources) team with technical expertise and leadership in the design, development, and execution of tests for radio frequency devices and systems, ensuring they meet performance specs, analyzing data, troubleshooting issues, and creating test procedures involving wireless protocols like CCSDS.

You will also provide operational support during missions and will be responsible for ensuring reliable communication between the spacecraft and ground systems throughout its lifecycle, including launch, on-orbit operations, and landing.

Lead and develop a team of VIPER engineers in managing RF communication systems and providing real-time on-orbit support

Perform/Oversee integrated analysis and testing of spacecraft communications systems, hardware, and software in relation to other systems, operational environment, and required operational capabilities

Review and assess communication requirements and Verification & Validation (V&V) plans for Communications System impacts, including integrated testing, analysis, and decomposition

Communicate spacecraft communications subsystem architectures and assess impacts of changes to requirements, V&V, integrated testing, designs, and program decisions.

Identify, communicate, track, and mitigate Communications subsystem risks
* Minimum Requirements for the Project Engineer - Communication Systems Engineering:
* 6+ years of experience with communications hardware systems, including design and testing tools

Expertise in communications hardware testing, integration, and environmental testing protocols

Experience working with various space-to-ground communications protocols, such as CCSDS Familiarity with avionic system safety, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and fault tolerance analysis

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Sr. Project Engineer - Communication Systems Engineering include: 10+ years of experience in communications hardware systems

Experience developing and briefing decision packages and complex information in a succinct and polished manner Experience working on space station or spacecraft communications systems
* Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Aerospace Engineering or closely related field
* Working knowledge of NASA standard practices and requirement
* Experience with NASA flight operations and procedures
* Knowledge of complex Communication Systems Integration and Test & Verification (T&V)
* Expertise in NASA Human Spaceflight topics and safety matters
* Experience with spacecraft communications systems in both a testing and operational scenarios
* Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
* Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
* Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
* 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
* Flexible spending accounts
* Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
* Relocation assistance
* Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
* Education assistance programs
* A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
*** Right Place
*** The Aerospace Corporation has over 26  nationwide, which allows us to build a workforce that will nurture the best ideas, and generate the most novel innovations and solutions to our nation’s toughest space enterprise challenges.
*** Right Path
*** Aerospace covers all stages of the space lifecycle, from concept to operations. We believe our people are our most valuable resource and that’s why we propel our employees forward in their careers through ongoing education, training, and .
*** Right Purpose
*** We can all serve a  much greater than ourselves, and at Aerospace that is exactly what we do. By hiring the industry’s most preeminent scientists and engineers, Aerospace advances emerging technologies that protect some of the most critical missions on Earth and above it.

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