Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer Greenbelt, MD 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.