KBR Careers · 11 hours ago
Voice Engineer (Supporting NASA at Johnson Space Center)
Houston, Texas
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expKBR is a company of innovators and thinkers, seeking a Voice Engineer to support NASA at the Johnson Space Center. The role involves working with voice communication systems, video processing, and GPS timing systems, while supporting mission-critical activities and project design efforts.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Assist in the design, development, sustaining, and maintenance of engineering documentation (databases and drawings) and generation of instructions to change (install, modify, update) the various Mission Control Center (MCCS), Mission Training Complex (MTC), and Space Vehicle Mockup Facility (SVMF) voice, video, and timing systems, including MCCS flight control rooms and Ops Suite consoles and Training Systems Instructor Operator System rooms
Support the design, development, testing, and deployment of Video, Voice, and Timing Systems
Respond to and resolve technical issues as needed
Report on technical work progress, issues, impediments, etc
Support integration of engineering hardware into the MCC, MTC, and SVMF environments
Translate NASA customer operations concepts and functional requirements into engineering design details
Identify hardware components, develop parts lists, and generate material procurement requests for acquisition of equipment and materials
Support project level planning activities and provide project schedule inputs
Be able to communicate effectively with internal team members and external NASA customer
Generation of technical instructions for implementation
Communicate and coordinate with team leader, as well as MSOC management as needed
Comply with the MSOC contract and NASA/JSC/MSD direction, policies, and procedures
Make improvements and suggestions to advance the overall engineering processes in place
Qualification
Required
Working knowledge of voice communication systems
Working knowledge of video processing and distribution
Working knowledge of GPS timing systems
Support mission, simulation, and testing activities in the Mission Control Center (MCC), Mission Training Complex (MTC), and Space Vehicle Mockup Facility (SVMF)
Support project design working groups
Develop critical design review inputs to system engineering
Perform project material and labor cost assessment/estimates
Support design presentations to contract management and the NASA customer
Perform implementation of approved designs
Support development of project schedules
Provide status to contract management and project engineering
Coordinate implementation efforts with the integration and maintenance teams as well as other project stakeholders
Initiate material requests for procurement of system hardware prior to implementation
Provide status of the material delivery
Generate/update configuration management documents as part of the implementation process including cabinet/console drawings, facility floor plans, cable running lists, cross-connect wire lists, Engineering Instructions (EIs), and Subsystem Readiness Tests (SSRTs)
Work in a team environment
Possess good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong drive to apply themselves and continually update his/her skill base
Team oriented
Work to develop and apply good problem-solving skills
Assist in the design, development, sustaining, and maintenance of engineering documentation (databases and drawings) and generation of instructions to change (install, modify, update) the various Mission Control Center (MCCS), Mission Training Complex (MTC), and Space Vehicle Mockup Facility (SVMF) voice, video, and timing systems
Support the design, development, testing, and deployment of Video, Voice, and Timing Systems
Respond to and resolve technical issues as needed
Report on technical work progress, issues, impediments, etc
Support integration of engineering hardware into the MCC, MTC, and SVMF environments
Translate NASA customer operations concepts and functional requirements into engineering design details
Identify hardware components, develop parts lists, and generate material procurement requests for acquisition of equipment and materials
Support project level planning activities and provide project schedule inputs
Be able to communicate effectively with internal team members and external NASA customer
Generation of technical instructions for implementation
Communicate and coordinate with team leader, as well as MSOC management as needed
Comply with the MSOC contract and NASA/JSC/MSD direction, policies, and procedures
Make improvements and suggestions to advance the overall engineering processes in place
BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Engineering Technology, or related discipline
Preferred
An understanding of voice, video, and timing systems
3+ years or more of experience in these systems is a plus
Good problem solving and analytical skills
Strong communication skills inclusive of low level technical details with peers and summary level to management
Master Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent is a definite plus
Cisco CCNA or CCNP certification is highly desirable
CTS or CompTIA certification would be beneficial
Demonstrated work experience to receive task assignments, work autonomously and provide periodic status to team members
Demonstrated experience working system anomalies during mission-critical periods of operation through problem resolution
Familiarity with IP-based Voice and Video system architectures
Familiarity with Time Division Multiplexed (TDM) voice systems
Familiarity with audio codecs (G.711, G.729)
Familiarity with telephony system (Loop/Ground Start, SIP, Asterisk)
Familiarity with telecommunications carrier interfaces (TDM, IP)
Familiarity with mission audio recorder systems
Familiarity with Analog/Digital audio conversion and distribution equipment
Familiarity with IP video streaming formats and decoding techniques
Familiarity with video interface types (HDMI, SDSDI, HDSDI) and resolutions (720p, 1080p, 4K/UHD)
Benefits
401K plan with company match
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
AD&D
Flexible spending account
Disability
Paid time off
Flexible work schedule
Career advancement through professional training and development
Company
KBR Careers
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