Field Engineering Specialist - NASA Gateway Program

Field Engineering Specialist – NASA Gateway Program 

POSITION SUMMARY:

In this role, the selected candidate will provide sustaining engineering support for ground systems; provides for the implementation, integration, test, and transfer into operations of hardware and software systems for network services, missions and projects; provides hardware maintenance services which may include re-installation and modification of existing equipment, preventive and corrective maintenance, and replacement of equipment as needed to maintain original hardware configuration functionality; Reviews technical interfaces, prepares documentation of equipment testing, architecture and cabling configurations. Participates in program meetings, test and analyses of communication systems for NASA’s Gateway program.  Interfaces with NASA contractors and civil servant personnel

MAJOR JOB ACTIVITIES:

This position will be responsible for:

• Participates in various meetings related to the NASA programs including technical tag-ups, system definition review (SDR) and critical design review (CDR) presentations, lecture series, Joint Configuration Control Panel (CCP) Test Review Board (TRB), and Systems Engineering and Integration Control Board teams meetings.
• Reviews and provides comments on program documents related to Space-to-Ground Network Systems, Space RF Interface Control Documents, Ground Control Interfaces for Starlab and Orbital Reef, and program Safety and Mission Assurance Plan (SMAP).
• Develops system requirements and interface documentation.
• Verifies and assesses that commercial companies design, develop, integrate, and test communications systems to support program mission destinations.
• Reviews commercial companies’ test plans and system review packages and verifies that commercial destinations meet program requirements.
• Interfaces with NASA contractors, civil servant personnel, Commercial Company destination provider teams, and teammate subcontractors.
• Verifies commercial destination companies properly perform spacecraft communications end-to-end testing with relay satellites and ground systems.
• Verifies that commercial destination companies  properly manage technical integration and testing operations.
• Provides inputs, as needed, for risks, budgets, policy updates, and technical changes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

AA or military Tech School in electronics, satellite operations or equivalent.  Level is commensurate with experience

Preferred:

• Military and/or NASA experience.
• Familiarity with the NASA Near Space Network, including the Direct To Earth (DTE) and Space Relay (SR) networks.
• Ability to understand RF concepts, and satellite communications are helpful.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time and react to emergencies.
• Ability to work in both a team environment and independently as a pro-active self-starter.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy while understanding broader technical issues.
• Excellent organizational skills such as prioritizing and completing multiple tasks within critical deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including making presentations.
• Python scripting; ability to learn to work with automated systems and related software.
• Possess the ability to work well under pressure.

Security Clearance:

No Clearance required

Location: This position is at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

EEOE, including disability/vets Must be a U.S. Citizen