Command and Data Handling Systems Lead

METECS is an engineering and applied technology company providing highfidelity simulation avionics and systems engineering solutions in support of NASAs human spaceflight programs. We are seeking a Command and Data Handling (C&DH) Systems Lead to support NASAs Surface Exploration Avionics Lab (SEAL) within the Avionics Systems Division.

In this role you will serve as the technical lead for C&DH ground test and emulation systems used to verify and validate lunar surface avionics. You will lead planning requirements development system design integration verification and operational support for complex C&DH architectures that enable safe reliable and interoperable lunar surface systems.

This position requires handson technical leadership crossdiscipline coordination and direct interaction with NASA stakeholders and contractor teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership for the planning design acquisition configuration testing deployment operation and maintenance of C&DH ground test and emulation systems supporting lunar surface exploration.
• Lead C&DH requirements development requirements integration DDT&E activities and trade space evaluations across surface exploration architectures.
• Coordinate C&DH activities across SEAL architecture emulations ensuring consistency interoperability and technical integrity.
• Develop and support verification approaches and requirements closure in coordination with the Requirements Interfaces and Verification (RIV) team.
• Support identification analysis and closure of risks including crossdiscipline risks requiring C&DH technical input.
• Provide technical oversight of contractor activities including monitoring contracted work performed onsite or at contractor facilities.
• Lead or support systemlevel studies of avionics computing communications navigation and control systems to ensure safety suitability and operational effectiveness.
• Interface with NASA customers and stakeholders to define negotiate and manage technical and programmatic requirements.
• Support synchronization reviews and major project milestones.

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Electronics Engineering Computer Engineering or a related engineering discipline (advanced degree preferred).
• Significant experience in avionics C&DH systems embedded systems or complex aerospace system development.
• Demonstrated experience leading system requirements development integration verification and validation activities.
• Strong understanding of system performance considerations including safety reliability maintainability technical risk and lifecycle cost.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in the English language.
• Ability to work onsite at NASAs Johnson Space Center.

• Experience with lunar surface or human spaceflight avionics systems.
• Familiarity with ground test systems hardwareintheloop (HIL) and system emulation environments.
• Experience supporting SRR SDR and other formal NASA technical reviews.
• Background in multidisciplinary systems engineering and crossdomain integration.
• Project or technical team leadership experience in an aerospace or government environment.
• Experience providing technical direction and oversight of contractor teams.

Citizenship or lawful permanent resident required due to federal position.

About METECS

METECS is a highperformance team delivering advanced engineering software simulation and analysis solutions for human spaceflight and terrestrial applications. We support NASA and commercial customers using a wide range of inhouse commercial and opensource technologies. Our core strengths include avionics integration embedded systems hardware/software integration simulation robotics automation and advanced visualization.

METECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer including veterans and individuals with disabilities.