Avionics Engineer

Title: Avionics Engineer III

Segment:   Voyager Space - Exploration (ZIN Technologies)

Location:  Kennedy Space Center, FL

Job Type: Full Time  

Company Description: Voyager Space is dedicated to building a better future for humanity in space and on Earth. With over 35 years of spaceflight heritage and over 2,000 successful missions, Voyager is powering the commercial space revolution. Voyager delivers exploration, technology, and defense solutions to a global customer base that includes civil and national security agencies, commercial companies, academic and research institutions, and more.

Position Description: Voyager Space is looking for a highly motivated individual with a passion for aerospace to join our Expendable Launch Vehicle Integrated Support (ELVIS 3) contract based at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) FL.  Primary responsibility is to support the NASA/KSC Electrical Branch as a member of the ELVIS 3 contract in a wide range of assignments including the assessments of analytical and/or systems engineering items throughout the life cycle for each NASA Launch Services Program (LSP) mission and build cycle for each NASA vehicle and associated payload/spacecraft.

Responsibilities: 

The candidate will be required to provide and maintain technical expertise in avionics engineering disciplines that include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Perform reviews of Launch Vehicle (LV) hardware documents and technical assessments of relevant issues that arise during the build, test & vehicle integration process.  
• Evaluation of LV avionics issues that arise and independent analysis and recommendations on how to resolve
• Represent NASA during LV design reviews, test plan reviews and test performance, along with completing post-test data reviews & assessments of assigned hardware
• Provide oversight and evaluation of Avionics launch vehicle testing
• Participate as a member of the NASA LSP Avionics launch team
• Participate in mission integration meetings and NASA readiness reviews when required
• Clearly and concisely document their technical assessments and recommendations, and present all findings and concerns to fellow engineers and when necessary, at NASA Engineering Review Boards

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field 
  1. Minimum of five years of experience in an engineering environment performing electrical systems related engineering/assessment, preferably with a LV or spacecraft program with emphasis on avionics
  2. Desire 5+ years of experience in engineering or manufacturing/production engineering
  3. Desire experience in participating in LV electrical systems pre-launch integration, checkout, problem resolution, and launch is preferred
  4. An understanding of the LV mission life cycle involving electrical/avionics systems is preferred
  5. Experience with Acceptance and Qualification testing methodology or philosophy desirable
  6. Previous experience with Python, Matlab is desirable
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
  1. Effective technical writing, problem solving, and engineering analysis abilities
  2. Excellent computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
• Able to establish sound working relationships with peers and management 
• Able to establish solid working relationships with Launch Service Contractors and work collaboratively with them and industry partners  
• Have effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be dependable, self-motivated, have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, possess above average computer skills along with rudimentary (at a minimum) programing skills.
• Able to organize and prioritize work, be proactive, take initiative and simultaneously manage multiple priorities to ensure goals are met in a timely manner
• Be willing to travel 

Voyager Space offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Voyager Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.