Gateway Communications Hardware Systems Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators.

Join us and take your place in space.

The Vehicle Systems Division (VSD) sits at the center of the ideas and data behind current and future systems supplying innovative research and development; technical evaluations during the acquisition process; conceptual and detailed design; assembly, integration, and test; and operational support. Comprised primarily of highly trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides nationalexpertisein the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance, navigation, and controls;

robotics; electro-mechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments.

Withinthe Houstonsite, the Human Exploration and Space Flight (HESF) Division supports our NASA customer in all aspects of human space flight.

We are looking fora
Communications Hardware Systems  Engineer(Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer - Communication Systems Engineering) to support thedevelopmentof the Gateway lunar space station. In this role, you will support the NASA Johnson Space Centerwithsystems engineering and integration services and work withthe

Gateway

Avionicsteamto managetestandverification,andrequirementsvalidation activities for the Communicationssubsystem for this spacecraft in support of all Artemis missions. You willbe responsible forprovidingtechnicalexpertiseand leadership in thedesign, development, and execution oftests 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 willbe responsible for ensuring reliable communication between the spacecraft and ground systems throughout its lifecycle, including launch, on-orbit operations, and landing.

The selected candidate willbe required to work full-time, on-site at NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, TX.

What You'llBe Doing

• Develop and execute tests of RF devices and systems, including signal analysis devices like VNAs and analyzing data to troubleshoot issues

• Perform/Oversee integrated analysis and testing ofspacecraftcommunicationssystems, hardware, and software in relation to other systems, operational environment, and required capabilities

• Review and assesscommunicationrequirements and Verification & Validation (V&V) plansfor
  
  Communications
  
  System impacts, including integrated testing, analysis, and decomposition

• Communicatespacecraft Communicationssubsystem architectures and assess impacts of changes to requirements, V&V, integrated testing, designs, and program decisions

• Identify, communicate, track, and mitigate
  
  Communicationssubsystem risks

• Lead and overseecomponentandsubsystem-leveltrade 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

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the Project Engineer - Communication Systems Engineering:

• Bachelor's degree inengineeringdiscipline

• 6 or more years of experience withcommunicationshardware systems, including design and testing tools

• Expertiseincommunicationshardware testing, integration, and environmental testing protocols

• Experience working with various space-to-ground communications protocols, such as CCSDS

• Familiarity withavionic system safety, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and fault tolerance analysis

• Working knowledge of NASA standard…