RF Comm Systems

1 week ago


Houston, United States Mclaurin Aerospace Full time

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 a RF Comm Systems & Test Engineer for VIPER to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

If selected you will:

  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for the Communications Systems supporting the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) which is a lunar exploration rover being developed at NASA Johnson Space Center
  • 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)
  • Support software and hardware design and development in areas of analysis, integration and operational testing and certification
  • Execute, test and document integration and testing solutions
  • Determine the performance of Radio Frequency (RF) communication links and software defined radios, single board computers, LNAs and filters using analytical methods or by applying analysis to simulation tools
  • Actively participate and contribute to Systems Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary & Critical Design Reviews, Component level reviews and Technical Interchange Meetings
  • Perform radio frequency interference & compatibility 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 for testing and integration of the communication system
  • Provide technical expertise and support cross-functional teams including project managers, network engineers and operations personnel
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation for spacecraft communications systems architecture definition, design and development
  • Represent JSC and interface with other NASA centers and federal agencies
  • Perform analysis using software such as Matlab, Simulink and Excel
  • 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 in a related area.
  • Must have completed college level RF Communications course work
  • Strong analytical skills in RF communications
  • Excellent knowledge of communication systems such as digital modulation, spread spectrum signals and signal detection
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills along with the ability to work in a team environment
  • Articulate speaker with ability to communicate complex technical ideas in a concise manner
  • Share passion of our Nations Space Program, excitement of developing the next human-rated space vehicles and ability to return to the moon
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with NASA processes including software lifecycle
  • Experience with Deep Space Network (DSN) communication protocol and testing
  • Knowledge in antennas, RF propagation and network layer protocols is a plus
  • Excellent knowledge of communication systems

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.


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