RF Communications Systems Engineering (7RX)

ERC has an exciting opportunity for a RF Communications Systems Engineer to join our JETS II team located at Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

LOCATION: Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX

JOB STATUS: Full-Time

TRAVEL: n/a

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Certifications, Experience, Skills)

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.

• 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.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
  

SECURITY CLEARANCE: none (U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants)

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering

CERTIFICATIONS: n/a

EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Experienced (Non-Manager)

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: 

• MS or BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited engineering school.
• Experience with NASA processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for the Communications and Tracking Sub-Systems of the Gateway Level 2 Sub-Systems.
• 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 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, 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 and federal agencies.
• Perform analysis using software such as Matlab, Simulink, and Excel.
• Perform other duties as required.

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries.
• Continuing education assistance.
• Professional development allotment.
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages.
• 401K with employer matching.
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule.

Who We Are

ERC is a premier provider of customer-driven, cost-effective, and quality Engineering Services; Enterprise Systems and Applications; Human Factors Engineering; Information Technology and Cyber Security; Professional Services; and Specialized Engineering Solutions to the Department of Defense, Federal Aviation Administration, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and other Federal Agencies.

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