Perform mission engineering activities supporting telemetry, RF, instrumentation, and range systems for complex and high-visibility missions.
Conduct detailed RF link analyses for mission downlinks and uplinks and evaluate predicted versus actual system performance.
Design, implement, and verify mission-specific configurations, schematics, and test plans for telemetry ground stations and range instrumentation assets.
Support mission planning and readiness activities including NASA mission reviews, readiness reviews, and launch support activities.
Develop technical briefings and readiness assessments related to range instrumentation configurations, implementation plans, and mission risks.
Serve as Site Lead for mobile telemetry and range instrumentation deployments, providing technical leadership for field teams and remote operations.
Coordinate mission execution activities, resource planning, safety compliance, and real-time operational reporting during deployed missions.
Generate and present post-mission engineering products including link analyses, tracking performance assessments, anomaly investigations, and mission performance reports.
Support discrepancy tracking, risk identification, lessons learned activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace Science, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience supporting aerospace range operations, mission engineering, telemetry systems, flight test operations, launch operations, or similar technical environments.
Demonstrated experience with telemetry ground systems, including antennas, RF receiving systems, telemetry processors, data acquisition systems, and associated instrumentation.
Experience performing RF link analyses and developing mission-specific technical configurations and test plans.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and systems engineering skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with customers, scientists, engineers, and mission operators.
Ability to travel extensively and support extended deployments to remote domestic and international locations.
U.S. Citizenship required.

Mission Engineer

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