Job Description

Position Summary

Are you passionate about solving complex problems? Join our dynamic team as a RF Communications Systems Engineer 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 Wireless Communication and Integration section in 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 RF Communications Systems Engineer, 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 a two (2) 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**.


Duties And Responsibilities

Some of your major responsibilities will include:

  • Serve as a RF Communications Systems Engineer for the communication and tracking sub-systems of the Gateway and Exploration programs, a critical integration effort of the NASA Program which will return to the Moon.
  • Write Radio Frequency communication subsystem level Interface Requirements Documents (IRD), Verification Requirements (VRs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for spacecrafts.
  • Review IRDs, ICDs and component level requirements (Transponders, Transceivers, baseband processors).
  • Review Link and network layer protocols implemented on communication systems based on CCSDS recommendations.
  • Determine the performance of Radio Frequency (RF) communication links and create link budgets using analytical methods, analysis and simulations.
  • Actively participate and contribute to Systems Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary & Critical Design Reviews, and Technical Interchange Meetings.
  • Perform Radio Frequency interference & compatibility analysis, Power Flux Density analysis, Spectral analysis for Space based communication systems.
  • Assist and support NASA RF communication sub system manager with reviews, meetings and be the technical Point of Contact.
  • Represent JSC and interface with other NASA centers, federal agencies and commercial partners.
  • Perform analysis using software such as MATLAB, Simulink and Excel.
  • Perform other duties as required.

    • Qualifications

    REQUIRED:

  • A BS Engineering degree from an accredited engineering school and typically a minimum of two (2) years of related experience.
  • On location position - situational telework only.
  • Must have completed college level RF Communications coursework.
  • Strong analytical skills in RF communications.
  • Strong knowledge of communication systems such as digital modulation, demodulation, encoding/decoding, spread spectrum signals, signal detection, data formatting and packetizing.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills along with the ability to work in a team environment.

    • PREFERRED:

  • Experience with NASA processes.
  • Knowledge of antennas, RF propagation and network layers.
  • Familiar with CCSDS communication standards.
  • Knowledge of Pseudo noise (PN) Ranging, forward error correction such as LDPC, radiometric (range and range rate) calculations, Orbital Dynamics.
  • Programming languages such as C/C++ and Python.
  • 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.

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