Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

This opportunity will provide systems engineering and interface integration support to the Systems Definition and Integration Branch/EV72 for the Space Launch System (SLS) Avionics, and Software integration for the SLS vehicle system.

The successful candidate will coordinate and interface with the SLS Lead System Engineer (LSE) to facilitate the integration of the SLS Elements and Vehicle Systems Avionics and Software (AandS). This person will collaborate with the Integrated Avionics and Software (IAS) Team, the Element AandS SMEs, as well as SandMA team to ensure that all the SLS AandS components are compatible and capable of correctly processing and reacting to software commands from the flight computers.

Systems engineering support that will be provided and performed as needed includes:

Generate and/or coordinate SLS vehicle-level system engineering processes for requirements and related verifications to ensure the necessary and complete integration of the SLS Element hardware, software, commands, and telemetry.

Lead or participate in the Avionics and Software screening panel meetings and provide subject matter expertise as needed to resolve identified issues.

Lead or participate in the resolution of Problem Reports created at the Avionics and Software Control Board (ASCB).

Provide thorough technical assessments of all proposed avionics, and software interface and integration requirements to understand the impacts imposed by modifications.

Identify and communicate risks associated with requirements via the NASA Risk Management System.

Lead or participate in the leadership of the System Integration Lab (SIL) or the Integrated Avionics Test Facility (IATF).

Participate in the Safety and Mission Assurance oversight of the avionics and software activities.

Additional responsibilities may include leading and/or supporting the following systems engineering tasks:

Development of key system engineering products for program/project milestones.

Integration of the AandS interface technical decisions and concerns with SLS, EGS, and Orion program/project stakeholders and with a variety of engineering disciplines across multiple NASA Centers.

Performance of critical mission event and process improvement studies including affordability improvement activities focused on improving overall element design, systems integration, operational efforts, or life cycle costs.

Document and control of the AandS systems through controlling documents and deliverables which may include interface requirements and control documents, functional schematics, trade study reports, and other technical briefing and/or decision packages.

Job Requirements:

A degree in electrical, software, or computer engineering or a degree in a related technical discipline such as computer science is required. Degree from an ABET-accredited university is preferred. Typically,

educational requirements are the equivalent of an MS with at least 8 years of experience, or BS with at least 10 years of experience.

Requirements:

Specialized engineering knowledge in launch vehicle avionics design and integration, software systems document development, and/or space and defense systems software and telemetry systems.

Must have a working knowledge of space flight systems avionics, and the interaction of these elements.

Expected to be a self-directed, effective team players who is familiar with working in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and is willing to assume lead roles in avionics and software interface definition, management, and integration efforts.

Operational knowledge of space flight system and ground system interaction including, but not limited to, communication, commanding, and data processing.

Experience with AandS interface requirement document development, multifaceted integration of launch vehicle systems and components, and hardware-in-the loop testing/verification processes.

Demonstrated experience developing and delivering executive level briefings.

Managed and/or led engineering teams, especially those composed of multiple engineering disciplines.

Outstanding negotiation skills demonstrated through complex technical problem solving.

Capability to breakdown complex problems or issues into manageable pieces.

Preferred:

Experience with space flight Command and Data Handling (CandDH) systems and documentation.

An understanding and knowledge of the current SLS program and a working understanding of the SLS, Orion, and EGS interfaces is highly desired.

Familiarity employing systems engineering processes and concepts for the definition and integration of requirements as well as adhering to Configuration Management (CM) processes used for the control of requirement data/documents is expected.

Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, customer relation skills, and presentation skills are required.

Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) are required