Avionics Network Engineer

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration.

We have an exciting opportunity for an

Avionics Network Engineer

to join our JETS II contract team at

NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX .

** We are actively searching for qualified candidates for this potential opening; however, we do not have assurance at this time when the position will be finalized and opened. Because we have strong reason to believe the position will be approved soon, we are proceeding with identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews. **

If selected you will:

Develop knowledge of the avionic network system design

Maintain and update spacecraft avionics lab hardware and software

Work in an Integrated Product Team to develop and test safety-critical networking

Configure and troubleshoot development hardware and software with limited documentation

Identifying bugs, and work with the product vendor to reproduce and resolve

Communicate and demonstrate progress to management

Organize and manage multiple priorities

Work in an Agile, fast-paced environment

Perform other duties as required

Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

Requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area.

Knowledge of Computer Networking

Familiarity with Network Troubleshooting Techniques

Knowledge of Linux or Unix environments

Experience with a Scripting language such as Python, BASH

Knowledge of C/C++

Excellent communication, negotiation and coordination skills and strong customer service attitude

Must be local to the JSC area and willing to work onsite at Johnson Space Center on a regular basis

Self-starter who can understand and absorb new concepts quickly

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with application of computer network technology in space system

Experience with spacecraft avionics and circuit design or analysis is a plus

Familiar with Git or other similar configuration management/version control systems

Familiar with commercial products available in computer networking technology

Familiar with Time-Triggered Ethernet (TTE) (SAE AS6802) and AFDX (ARINC 664p7)

Familiar with network cabling standards

Familiar with VxWorks RTOS

Benefits

Competitive pay

Positive work-life balance

100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability

11 paid holidays annually

Generous PTO

401k after 12 months of service with employer match

Education assistance

Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.

US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.