Systems Integration and Test SIT Engineer Space Communications
Systems Integration and Test SIT Engineer Space Communications
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Responsibilities
We are seeking a Systems Integration and Test (SI&T) Engineer to join our team based at Wallops Flight Facility (WFF) located in Wallops Island Virginia. You will be joining a team that performs systems analysis software and hardware integration and testing and sustainment of operational and test systems in support of NASAs Near Space Network (NSN). This position is located full time onsite at WFF however periodic remote telework may be accommodated dependent on required team activities.
As prime contractor on NASAs Space Exploration Networks Services and Evolution (SENSE) contract Peraton is responsible for the operation maintenance and sustainment of NASAs global satellite communication networks this position you will become part of NASAs return to the moon and support new Earth and space science missions. You will be an integral part of a world class team that ensures NASA spaceground communications are reliable robust and able to meet the missions operational requirements.
In this role you will support Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) activities on the NASA SENSE program for Government Owned Contractor Operated (GOCO) DirecttoEarth (DTE) ground stations. The position includes supporting the operation maintenance and sustainment of systems located at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) Wallops Flight Facility (WFF) White Sands Complex (WSC) McMurdo Ground Station (MGS) and Alaska Satellite Facility (ASF).
The SENSE DTE SEIT team supports cross functional disciplines including Hardware/Software Engineering Systems Engineering IT Security Operations and Maintenance for DTE projects. This will include the study design development integration testing verification and operational deployment of groundbased hardware and software including development and validation of new technologies to enable future space and science missions.
Peraton drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence space cyber defense civilian health and state and local markets. Every day our employees do the cant be done solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.
This position will be responsible for:
- Development and tracking of hardware and software test procedures/plans in support of operational system deployment.
- Continuous contributions to hardware and software testing efforts occurring at WFF and remote sites by DTE Engineering and Operations.
- Interface with personnel from a variety of disciplines to ensure successful integration of hardware and software to operational and test systems.
- Collaboration with technical engineering and operations teams to identify resolve and mitigate hardware and software obsolescence operational system performance anomalies and IT Security noncompliance.
- Independently organize crossfunctional working groups to develop scenario testing plans procedures documentation and operator training.
- Implementation of associated SENSE System Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) processes procedures and documentation including contributions to major project milestone reviews with the NASA customer.
Qualifications
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Education/Experience: degree in Computer Science Engineering Physics Math or other related technical field and related experience is required as follows: 2 years experience with BS/BA degree 4 years experience with AS/AA; without a degree 6 years of related experience is allowable.
- Experience with System Engineering methodologies processes and engineering project life cycle activities including hardware and/or software integration and testing.
- Experience working with customers to document derive and develop requirements.
- Experience in creation of Test Strategy Plans and Summary Reports.
- Experience with Windows and Linux Operating Systems.
- Experience using Microsoft (MS) Office Tools to produce PowerPoint briefings MS Project schedules MS Word documents and generate/manipulate Excel files.
- Strong interpersonal skills and effective written and verbal communication skills
- Security clearance this position requires the candidate to be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance which requires US citizenship.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE
- Knowledge of NASAs Near Space Network GOCO DTE architecture and associated ground stations.
- Demonstrated experience with Integration and Testing supporting NASA satellite communication ground stations.
- Experience with development and implementation of automation practices via scripting (e.g. C Python MATLAB Perl UNIX) and/or use of no/low code automation tools (e.g. Power Automate).
- Knowledge of and experience with ModelBased Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes software and associated modeling languages (e.g. SysML).
- Knowledge of Agile development practices and methodology including experience with Jira.
- Knowledge of radio frequency (RF) communication architectures and associated ground station equipment.
- Knowledge of network architecture and technologies including experience with configuration of network switches and firewalls.
- Experience in performing engineering activities per defined configuration management policies.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate and execute concurrent tasks and projects via collaboration with crossfunctional and geographically diverse teams.
- Familiarization of NASA IT Security/Cybersecurity standards and associated experience with identified vulnerabilities mitigation.
- The ability to work with a diverse group of suppliers vendors and Government employees.
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Peraton Overview
Peraton is a nextgeneration national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
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EEO
Employment Type
Full-Time
