Audio Systems Manager - Gateway System

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 Audio Systems Manager - Gateway System to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

If Selected You Will

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for the Audio System of the Gateway Avionic Audio Sub-System, a critical sub-system of the Gateway Program which will return to the Moon
• Develop and support sub-project Audio Electroacoustics Testing of hardware and verification data packages to support requirements, design, verification/validation and operations
• Develop and support sub-project Audio VoIP or Packetized Audio Testing of hardware and verification data packages to support requirements, design, verification/validation and operations
• Perform audio engineering functions of projects and provide user input feedback during the design process
• Perform and review system level architecture trade studies and analyses that will influence the overall electrical design and performance
• Participate in test, verification, and operation of the as-built hardware
• Manage and decompose requirements and support design integration activities across modules and with visiting vehicles
• Evaluate milestone review materials as it fulfills audio requirements of system and engage with module provider companies
• Work with team members and leads to identify risks, develop risk statements, and plan risk responses
• Must have good communication and organizational skills and the ability to work in a team 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.

• Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and normally possess 5 - 10 years of related experience. License and certification may be required.
• 5-10 minimum years' of relevant experience in engineering
• Advanced knowledge or class instruction within the audio domain
• Experience or advance knowledge of Electroacoustics Testing
• Experience or advanced knowledge of VoIP or Packetized Audio
• Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings
• Able to organize and prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision
• Experience working in a team environment
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology from an accredited school
• Knowledge of Flight Hardware and/or Flight Processes/Paperwork
• Experience with NASA processes
  
  

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.