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Avionic Network Systems Lead

Jacobs, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246


Location:

Houston, TXCategory:

AerospaceJob ID:

ADV00099Z

Your Impact:

Challenging Today. Reinventing Tomorrow.

We’re invested in you and your success. Everything we do is more than just a project. It’s our challenge as human beings, too. That’s why we bring a thoughtful and collaborative approach to every one of our partnerships.

At Jacobs, we challenge the status quo and redefine how to solve the world’s greatest challenges, transforming big ideas into intelligent solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.

Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the universe’s origins, 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 space exploration 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. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Avionic Network Systems Lead to join our team with teammate company, McLaurin Aerospace.

Responsibilities:

The Network Systems Lead supports 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.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Requisition Qualifications:

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 strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, critical thinking process.

Requisition Preferences:

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 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).

Why Join Our Team?

Click on the below links to view just a small sample of all that we do! Come join our team and be part of our future. We look forward to seeing you!

See What We Do

Aerospace Solutions Overview

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

Excellent personal and professional career growth.

9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable.

Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch).

Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit

www.wehavespaceforyou.com .

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be 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.

Essential Functions

Work Environment:

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements:

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines:

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance:

Regular attendance following an established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust the schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions:

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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