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Oceaneering · 2 weeks ago

RF Communication Systems Engineer – Space Systems

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. They are seeking an RF Communications Systems Engineer to support NASA on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) II contract, focusing on the Wireless Communication and Integration section. The role involves ensuring communication systems meet standards and collaborating with a team dedicated to excellence in space exploration programs.

EnergyIndustrialInformation TechnologyManufacturingOil and GasTransportation

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as a RF Communications Systems Engineer for the communication and tracking sub-systems of the Gateway and Exploration programs, a critical integration effort of the NASA Program which will return to the Moon

Write Radio Frequency communication subsystem level Interface Requirements Documents (IRD), Verification Requirements (VRs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for spacecrafts

Review IRDs, ICDs and component level requirements (Transponders, Transceivers, baseband processors)

Review Link and network layer protocols implemented on communication systems based on CCSDS recommendations

Determine the performance of Radio Frequency (RF) communication links and create link budgets using analytical methods, analysis and simulations

Actively participate and contribute to Systems Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary & Critical Design Reviews, and Technical Interchange Meetings

Perform Radio Frequency interference & compatibility analysis, Power Flux Density analysis, Spectral analysis for Space based communication systems

Assist and support NASA RF communication sub system manager with reviews, meetings and be the technical Point of Contact

Represent JSC and interface with other NASA centers, federal agencies and commercial partners

Perform analysis using software such as MATLAB, Simulink and Excel

Perform other duties as required

Qualification

RF CommunicationsCommunication SystemsAnalytical SkillsMATLABC/C++PythonTeamworkCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

A BS Engineering degree from an accredited engineering school and typically a minimum of two (2) years of related experience

On location position - situational telework only

Must have completed college level RF Communications coursework

Strong analytical skills in RF communications

Strong knowledge of communication systems such as digital modulation, demodulation, encoding/decoding, spread spectrum signals, signal detection, data formatting and packetizing

Excellent communication and organizational skills along with the ability to work in a team environment