Communications Hardware Test Engineering Lead
The Aerospace Corporation
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Houston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
About the role
- Develop and execute tests of RF devices and systems, including signal analysis devices like VNAs and analyzing data to troubleshoot issues
- 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
- Lead and oversee component and subsystem-level trade studies to inform decision-making
- Maintain productive working relationships with cross-program technical teams, including engineering, safety, flight operations, crew office, and module providers
- Present to appropriate boards, panels, or technical/status meetings as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- 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
- Willing to travel domestically as needed
- 10+ years of experience in communications hardware systems (for Sr. Project Engineer)
- Experience developing and briefing decision packages and complex information in a succinct and polished manner
- Experience working on space station or spacecraft communications systems
Benefits
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
RF devicessignal analysiscommunications hardware systemstesting toolscommunications hardware testingintegrationenvironmental testing protocolsspace-to-ground communications protocolsCCSDSFailure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationteam managementproblem-solvingrelationship buildingdecision-makingpresentation skillsrisk managementanalytical thinkingcollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering