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Terra Communications Systems Engineer

Terra Communications Systems Engineer - 1080749

Terra Communications (Comm.) Subsystem Engineer

Perform all duties of the Communications (Comm.) Subsystem Engineer, which includes but is not limited to the following:

• Directly report to the Terra Flight Systems Manager (FSM)
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the Comm. subsystem for the spacecraft (components include Omni and High Gain Antennas, Ku-band, X-Band, and S-Band systems, etc)
• Monitor the trending and analysis data for the Comm. subsystems on a daily, weekly, monthly and long term basis
• Assist online engineers in identifying and correcting Comm. problems encountered in real-time at anytime, including off-hours/weekends
• Assist offline engineers in identifying and correcting spacecraft issues
• Understand Terra Fault Detection, Isolation and Recovery (FDIR) and how to respond to all Comm. related spacecraft anomalies
• Develop/Create process improvements, enhancements for the Comm. subsystems and spacecraft in order to improve accuracy or efficiency
• Create and update Comm. procedures, pages, plots, etc
• Train new online engineers about the Comm. subsystem
• Submit monthly and other report status of the Comm. subsystem as needed
• Attend all necessary meeting related to the Comm. subsystem and spacecraft. This can include leading Comm. related meetings and/or providing inputs for the Comm. subsystem.
• Coordinate Terra Communications operational issues and concerns with Planning and Scheduling (PAS) as well as the Ground and Space Network groups.
• Coordinate testing and certification of new ground stations
• Track Ground and Space Network issues and activities to ensure minimum impact to Terra operations
• Review Terra contact schedule to identify and resolve any scheduling issues or concerns

Qualifications

Systems Engineer

* BS in Engineering or Related Discipline

Systems Engineer, Experienced

* BS in Engineering or Related Discipline
* 3 years of spacecraft flight operations experienced including subsystem experience (EOS Flight operations preferred)

Systems Engineer, Senior

* BS in Engineering or Related Discipline
* 5 years of spacecraft flight operations experienced including subsystem experience (EOS Flight operations preferred)

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job
- Systems Engineering

Primary Location
- US-US-MD-Greenbelt

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