Perform job walks with customers, vendors, and contractors to gather requirements and create project implementation plans
Closely collaborate with stakeholders and engineers across programs to create highly operable, scalable, and maintainable products
Continuously create and innovate to build solutions for unique layer1 challenges
Participate in the day-to-day operation of IT systems, ensuring seamless functionality and reliability during critical launch windows
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other STEM discipline and 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining system-level communication architectures, OR 7+ years of experience designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining system-level communication architectures in lieu of a degree
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Ability to prioritize multiple concurrent competing projects effectively and incorporate significant design changes quickly
Project management skills including schedule development, writing scopes of work, reading construction drawings, and creating specification documents
Experience supervising crews of technicians/contractors to execute implementation of your designs
Experience with configuration and operation of TCP/IP based communication equipment
Knowledge of industry standards (BICSI, NEC, TIA/EIA), fiber optic cabling types (MM, SM) for interior and exterior usage, copper ethernet cabling types (CAT5, CAT6, CAT6A)
Understanding of code requirements and fire protection specifications for cable pathways such as tray and conduit, especially in hazardous rated locations
Motivation to oversee projects from early design through build and closeout
Keen attention to detail and dedication to thorough documentation
Proficient with CAD and/or electrical schematics software
Confidence to present designs and clearly articulate project goals for review by internal and external stakeholders
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to work in tight quarters and at height
Must be willing to work long hours and weekends when necessary to support launches and critical path project timelines. Flexibility is required
Availability for occasional travel to other launch sites
ITAR REQUIREMENTS
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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