Voice Engineer (Supporting NASA at Johnson Space Center)

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The Mission Systems Operations Contract (MSOC) at the Johnson Space Center is seeking a Voice Engineer with a working knowledge of voice communication systems video processing and distribution and GPS timing systems. The applicant will be required to support mission simulation and testing activities in the Mission Control Center (MCC) Mission Training Complex (MTC) and Space Vehicle Mockup Facility (SVMF). Some activities may be considered Mission Critical/Complex and require support during off nominal (M-F 8-5) hours weekends or holidays. This position may require business travel.

The selected applicant will be required to support project design working groups develop critical design review inputs to system engineering perform project material and labor cost assessment/estimates and support design presentations to contract management and the NASA customer. The selected applicant will be required to perform implementation of approved designs support development of project schedules provide status to contract management and project engineering and coordinate implementation efforts with the integration and maintenance teams as well as other project stakeholders. The selected applicant will be required to initiate material requests for procurement of system hardware prior to implementation and provide status of the material delivery. The selected applicant will be required to 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). The applicant will work in a team environment and must possess good interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written. The ideal candidate will have a strong drive to apply themselves and continually update his/her skill base is team oriented and works to develop and apply good problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities may include:
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

Education:
BS in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Mechanical Engineering Information Technology Engineering Technology or related discipline

Desired Qualifications
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

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Belong Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

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