Crew Exploration Vehicle Avionics Architecture Engineer

L-3 Communications Titan Group Enterprise IT Support Division has an opening for a Senior Avionics Architecture Engineer supporting avionics hardware and software architecture for the new Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV) that will take us back to the Moon!We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.L3 Communications / Titan Group is looking for a highly experienced space vehicle avionics systems engineer. This seasoned professional will work within the NASA / Johnson Space Centers engineering community and will have a major impact on the development of Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV) hardware and software avionics systems. This hands-on position involves flight systems architecture development including identification of design and architecture issues, using software modeling tools, trade studies, etc., to resolve issues. In addition to outstanding technical expertise, this individual will be very people savvy, possess a positive team-player attitude, and be an articulate speaker able to communicate complex technical ideas in a convincing manner.Job Responsibilities include: Conduct trade studies and utilize software modeling tools to develop avionics reference architectures for the complete CEV hardware and software flight systems.
Utilize reference architecture to analyze and resolve hardware and software architecture design issues influencing flight vehicle systems design.
Evaluate prime contractor design and implementation against the NASA reference architecture.
Interface with NASA and prime contractor engineering team.This work takes place in a highly stimulating and dynamic environment that is critical in the human space exploration initiative. This position requires a self-motivated, highly capable professional wanting to work in a very team-oriented, friendly, but demanding environment. The individual must share our passion for our Nations Space Program and share in the excitement of developing the next human-piloted space exploration vehicle.Background and Experience: (including education, skills, work activities)(a) Minimum required:Must be a U.S. Citizen. B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Computer Engineering or Physics + 10-20 Years in systems engineering and development of human-rated aerospace vehicle avionic systems, e.g., Space Shuttle, International Space Station, or high-performance aircraft. The candidate MUST possess strong technical expertise combined with superior interpersonal skills including oral and written communication. Must be able to communicate positions on highly technical issues in an articulate, convincing manner. Must be a mature, highly responsible, team-oriented individual, able to work with little supervision, and possessing a strong work ethic.(b) Desired:Prefer candidate with experience in NASA environment developing avionics flight systems and software. M.S or Ph.D. with emphasis in avionics systems or software is a plus.
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