RPS Operations Engineer

RPS Operations Engineer

Aerodyne Industries is a dynamic, rapidly growing engineering and information technology services firm headquartered on Florida’s exciting Space Coast. With locations throughout the US, we take pride in delivering small business agility with large corporation capabilities. Our list of clients count on us to prepare NASA’s Missions to the Moon and Mars and to defend our nation supporting the Missile Defense Agency and Department of Defense. Join the adventure of a lifetime by becoming a teammate with Aerodyne Industries and work on projects that will define our future.

The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.

As a Record and Playback Subsystem (RPS) Operations Engineer you will be responsible for handling data recording, retrieval, playback, processing, creating displays, and analysis of both ground and flight telemetry for the Space Launch System. This role directly contributes to the success of the Exploration Ground Systems, Space Launch System, and Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a vehicle telemetry expert during critical launch and testing operations, providing support from the console.
• Facilitate data retrieval and playback for anomaly resolution and testing.
• Conduct comprehensive analysis of launch vehicle telemetry and provide troubleshooting support to engineering teams.
• Configure and manage the DEWESoft application for the acquisition, decommutation, EU Conversion, distribution, and display of various telemetry types.
• Design and implement test cases to verify and validate the Record & Playback Subsystem (RPS) system requirements.
• Develop, adhere to, and update operational procedures.
• Document system issues and perform troubleshooting for the RPS system.

Qualifications

Here's What You'll Need:

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are essential, alongside the capability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team setting.
• Proficiency in analyzing information, solving complex problems, and troubleshooting intricate systems is required.
• The candidate should demonstrate meticulous adherence to operational procedures and the flexibility to work alternative shifts and weekends as needed.
• This position is 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.

Attendance

• Full-time work hours.
• Position may require occasional overtime, including weekend work, depending on task.
• Must be dependable and punctual.
• Shift work may be required.

Other Essential Functions

• If offered a position, proof of U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident/Green Card holder of the United States is required.
• Must be able to accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbal communication.
• Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
• Must comply with all “drug free workplace” requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions.
• Government security clearance may be required in the future.

Flexible Schedule and Telework

We value your time and commitment. Here at Kennedy Space Center, we offer partial telework options and flexible work schedules for many of our positions. The ability to utilize a flex schedule or telework will depend on your department’s demands and needs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.