Surface Exploration Avionics Lab (SEAL) C&DH System Lead - Space Systems

Job Description

Are you passionate about solving complex problems? Join our dynamic team as a Surface Exploration Avionics Lab (SEAL) C&DH System Lead and become a vital contributor to support NASA as an Oceaneering Teammate on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) II contract. As an integral part of our organization, you'll play a crucial role in the Avionics Projects and Systems section of the Engineering Department on the NASA JSC Engineering, Technology and Science II (JETS II) Contract.

This role will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the thrilling world of human spaceflight and deep space exploration programs. Your contributions will ensure that our services not only meet - but outperform all standards and expectations. As a Surface Exploration Avionics Lab (SEAL) C&DH System Lead, you'll find yourself at the forefront of innovation, collaborating with a passionate team who shares your dedication to excellence. If you're seeking to immerse yourself in an environment where your skills and expertise will make a genuine impact, we invite you to join our team!

We are seeking someone with a keen eye for detail, a strong commitment to owning their work, and providing superior quality. You should be a person who thrives in a diverse environment and who is comfortable communicating at all levels of the organization. To be successful in this role, you should have a sense of genuine, engaging curiosity, and a desire for growth and continuous learning.

Someone in this role would typically have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and five (5) years of experience. This position can be hired at any level in our professional career framework, depending on business need at the time of hire.

• International travel may be required. Straight time overtime, 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), and/or 1 day of telework per week may be available**.
  
  

Responsibilities

Some of your major responsibilities will include:

• Serve as the C&DH Section Lead supporting the Surface Exploration Avionics Lab (SEAL), focusing on the planning, requirements analysis, design, acquisition, setup, configuration testing, operation, deployment, performance assurance and maintenance of C&DH ground test and emulation systems, which will be used to verify and validate the functionality and interoperability of the Lunar Surface C&DH systems.
• Generates and/or applies theories, principles, practical concepts, processes, and systems related to the science of electrical/electronics engineering and the traditional engineering science disciplines (e.g., mechanical and electrical); physical science disciplines (e.g., chemistry and physics); and advanced mathematics, computer science, and economics.
• Researches, develops, tests, evaluates, operates, maintains, decommissions, and/or directs the fabrication, manufacture, installation and/or certification of electrical/electronic devices used in diverse technologies such as aviation, computing, transportation, commerce, and manufacturing; industrial, academic, entertainment, communications, business, residential, and healthcare environments; and a broad range of products such as computer systems, navigational systems, programmable logic controls, sensors, magnetic imaging systems, and defense systems.
• Analyzes and studies performance requirements against an array of diverse considerations, such as safety and human factors engineering; technical risks; functionality; reliability; failure analysis; quality assurance; maintainability; affordability of each system and device; and impact on the environment.
• Performs multiple functions which may include, planning, design, test and evaluation, cost analyses, program and project management, quality management for projects. Specific duties may include:
• Monitors contracted work either externally or on-site in the facility of the contractor.
• Works alongside other engineers to perform various duties.
• Conducts specialized studies, which may include overall and individual major computer systems, communication systems, navigation systems, display systems, radar systems, robots or components to ensure their safety, suitability, and effectiveness in operation. Conceives, specifies determination, analyzes, plans, developments, installs, tests, modifies, and uses avionic systems for both flight and ground applications. This work is concerned with the hardware and software elements required for avionic systems, including system components, component/system interfaces, operating systems, and applications software. The work also requires monitoring, providing technical direction, and evaluation of contractors engaged in this work.
• This specialty also includes positions that provide project management of avionic systems, includes leading a team to define, develop, test and deliver an avionic system; interface with the customer to define and negotiate technical and programmatic requirements; and planning/managing project activities to deliver products that meet technical specifications within budget and schedule.
• Tasks Include Leading and Coordinating C&DH.
• Requirements development, requirements integration, DDT&E activities and trade space evaluations.
• Activities within and across all Surface Exploration Architecture Emulations.
• Verification development and requirements closure with Requirements, Interfaces & Verification (RIV) Team.
• Inputs to and support of SEAL Integrated Analysis Cycles via:
• Requirements Gap Assessment, Technical Baseline Revisions (including TBX Closure), GRAs Updates and SRR/SDR Action Item Closure.
• Inputs to closure efforts for identified SEAL Risks.
• Provide support to cross-discipline risks requiring input to mitigating steps or C&DH supporting analyses.
• Support for SEAL Synch Reviews and Project Milestones.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Must have good communication and organizational skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
  

Required

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited engineering school and a minimum of five (5) years of related experience.
• Experience with design, development, integration, and testing of complex avionics systems.
• Planning - organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
• Demonstrated leadership in roles with formal and informal authority, in large engineering teams.
• Written and oral Communication - clear, concise, organized, and convincing communication for the intended audience.
• Excellent organizational skills and expert in use of MS Office tools.
• Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings.
• Able to organize and prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision.
• Experience working in a team environment.
  
  

Preferred

• Knowledge of Flight Hardware and/or Flight Processes/Paperwork.
• Experience with NASA processes.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
  
  

Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions

Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.