AK Aerospace Technology Corp. is seeking a highly motivated Systems Engineer to participate in development of high profile, fast paced missions at the NASA/GSFC. Specific duties for this position include the following:

The candidate will provide Mission and Instrument Systems Engineering support including developing operations concepts, requirements and system architectures, and support requirements management and allocation. In addition, perform engineering studies, and analyses in support of flight instruments and spacecraft subsystems from concept thru development, and I&T phase.

Job Description:

Working with various spacecraft subsystems including instruments, command and data handling, thermal control, power conversion and distribution, and mechanism control
Refine the electrical system and grounding architecture consistent with spacecraft requirements
Work with leads to ensure that designs meet all program requirements and that all interfaces are consistent across the subsystem
Generate requirements, specifications, ICDs, analyses, and test plans, review documentation, attend reviews, resolve issues, and report results to the customer
Perform EMI/EMC analysis and develop the necessary documentation
Support troubleshooting of test anomalies during system level integration and test, and work on anomaly resolution with other team members

Required Qualifications:

BS in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field with 5-10 years relevant experience in related field and skills and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong background in satellite systems including familiarity with power and grounding architectures, digital interfaces
Knowledge of verification and validation of performance requirements through laboratory, EMI, vibration, and thermal vacuum testing
Familiarity with NASA systems development, configuration management, and quality control procedures
Experience in generating requirements, writing specifications, creating test plans, and preparing and presenting material for design reviews
Background in end to end mission requirements management, interface requirements definition, requirements traceability, validation and verification.
Experience with NASA Risk Management Guidelines and Processes and Tools

Desired Qualifications:

Prior NASA or aerospace industry experience
Able to work in a team environment
Excellent written and oral communications and presentation skills

Must be a US citizen or a US Permanent Residence with ability to pass a Government background investigation.

AKAT provides highly competitive salary with an excellent compensation package.

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