Avionic Network Architect

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 an Avionic Network Architect to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

If Selected You Will

• The Network Architect 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 network configuration, VLAN, architecture
• Support Time Trigger Ethernet design and network integration
• Support FPGA/ASIC development/procurement of hardware/software and interface
• Support ethernet protocols and internet protocols for Quality of Service, network end systems, wired network switches, and wireless design
• Review design and create models for performance and reliability studies
• Support cybersecurity efforts including application of NIST 800-53
• Support sub-project requirement 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
• Must have good communication and organizational skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Perform 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.

• Requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and normally possess 5 - 10 years of related experience. License and certification may be required
• Must have minimum 5 years' of relevant experience in engineeringMust have knowledge and understanding of ethernet network architecture and network hardware development
• Must have a knowledge of spacecraft avionics and space hardware development
• 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 strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, critical thinking process.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 knowledge of Avionic Hardware and/or Flight Processes/Paperwork
• Should have experience in the NASA systems
• Should have experience with Flight Hardware and/or Flight Processes/Paperwork or prior working experience with Shuttle or International Space Station flight operations
• Should be familiar with Hardware for Critical Network Timing Systems used in Command and Telemetry type systems
• Should be familiar with Data Analysis, Data Recording, and Network Simulation Tools
• 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)
  
  

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.