Avionic Network Systems Lead - Mclaurin Aerospace
Houston, TX
About the Job
Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!
We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Avionic Network Systems Lead to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.
If selected you will:
- Support the Gateway Command and Data Handling (C&DH) System, a critical sub-system of the Gateway Program which will return to the Moon
- Support Ethernet protocols and internet protocols for Quality of Service, network end systems, wired network switches, and wireless design
- Support cybersecurity efforts including the application of NIST 800-53
- Support sub-project requirements and verification data packages to support architecture requirements, design, verification/validation, operations, and sustaining engineering
- Support product life cycle reviews, coordinate integration, verification and validation activities
- Work with requirements to align with hardware specifications while understanding the verifications
- Review verification and validation reports to verify compliance with requirements
- Participate and contribute to system requirements reviews, preliminary design reviews, and critical design reviews
- Work and present schedule and progress to customers
- Perform other duties as required
Qualifications:
This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
- Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in the field or a related area
- Must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in systems-based life cycle engineering
- Ability to troubleshoot and debug/review/document complex systems.
- Must have knowledge and understanding of ethernet network architecture, physical and data interfaces
- Must be familiar with spacecraft communication/telemetry protocols and standards
- Must have knowledge and understanding of SE&I processes, methodologies, tools, and technologies
- Must have good communication and organizational skills and the ability to work in a team environment​
- Must have good capacity to document processes, procedures, and findings clearly and comprehensively
- Must have good communication and organizational skills and the ability to work in a team environment
- Must have strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, critical thinking process
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong Background in Ethernet / Time Sensitive / Critical Networking Systems Physical Layers / Protocols.
- Should have knowledge of IEEE 802.1, IEEE 802.3, ARINC 664-P7, and AS 6802
- Should have Network Certification (CCNP, CCAr, CompTia Network)
- Should have engineering-level experience in the systems engineering in aerospace.
- Understanding of spacecraft systems and subsystems, including power, propulsion, guidance, navigation, and control.
- Knowledge of space environment challenges and their implications for command and data handling.
- Should have experience with the process and product assurance documentation or prior working experience in aerospace or space vehicle avionics.
- Should be familiar with Data Analysis, Data Recording, and Network Simulation Tools
- Should be familiar with System Fault Models / FEMA / Hazard Analysis
- Should have knowledge of Process / Design Assurance Guidance for Airborne Electronic Hardware, Process or equal structured engineer process level standards Example DO-178 / DO-254
- Should have experience with network automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Linux Bash Scripting)
- Should have familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Positive work-life balance
- 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
- 11 paid holidays annually
- Generous PTO
- 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
- Education assistance
- Relocation assistance (if applicable)
Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.
US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.
Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
