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Actalent - Beltsville, MD
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Remote - Beltsville, MD
10,001+ employees
Administrative and Support Services
About the position
The Fully Remote Communications Systems Engineer position at Actalent involves supporting pre-mission planning, analysis, and operations for communications networks and data processing systems used in human spaceflight and other missions. The role focuses on ensuring that NASA systems meet mission parameters through requirements measurement, validation, and the implementation of solutions for crewed and robotic missions.
Responsibilities
- Provide support in the acquisition, maintenance, and protection of resources for space communications systems.
- Author, review, and extract critical information from technical documentation such as Requirements Documents and Test Plans.
- Participate in Systems Requirements Reviews and Technical Interchange Meetings.
- Author and refine operations processes through peer and external reviews.
- Perform anomaly analysis and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Support NASA human spaceflight objectives at national and international meetings.
- Resolve usage problems and promote efficient use of NASA resources.
- Serve as a member and advisor in various working groups to assure mission success.
- Coordinate across NASA centers and organizations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's of Science in engineering, math, physics, or related field.
- Experience with spaceflight communications systems and NASA networks.
- Ability to perform systems analysis using MATLAB, STK, and Excel.
- Experience with high reliability systems engineering and requirements tracking.
- Knowledge of concepts in Satellite Communications.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with satellite mission operations and spacecraft systems.
- Direct experience with NASA communications networks such as the Space Network or Deep Space Network.
- Ability to validate Radio Frequency interference and compatibility analysis.
Benefits
- Remote work flexibility
- Access to specialized experts in engineering and science
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
