Voice Communications Engineer

Posting/External Job Title

Voice Communications Engineer

Location

Houston, TX 77058 US
Kennedy Space Center, FL 32815 US (Primary)

Remote/Onsite/Hybrid

100% Onsite

Job Type

Full-time

# of Hires Needed

1

Education

High School / GED

Travel

Security Clearance Required

None

Pay Range (All offers will be based on experience)

$90,000.00 - $140,000.00/yr

Position Introduction/Key Duties

Cimarron is seeking a Voice Communications Engineer to support the Boeing CST-100 Starliner program at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida or in Houston, TX. The selected candidate will support our customer's Mission Critical communication environment and design, build, deploy, and administer Mission Critical Voice networks.

Key Duties:

• Support solutions throughout the project lifecycle, including refining requirements, creating design documentation, creating installation instructions/deployment plans, and providing O&M support.
• Design, configure, install, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair Voice systems, networks, and communication systems.
• Author and/or maintain documentation, including DOPs, OMUG, ICDs, architectural drawings, circuit diagrams, spreadsheets, etc.
• Operate Voice communications systems, timing systems, and SATCOM systems.
• Operate and maintain situational awareness of video cameras, video switchers, and video wall displays.
• Support the Spacecraft Test Team in the production factory, Launch Team during pad operations, and Landing Recovery Team during return operations.
• Staff the control room console during tests, Mission Dress Rehearsals (MDRs), launch, and landing operations.
• Provide technical input to management and peer review teammates.

Required/Desired Skills, Experience, and Education

Required Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
• Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include but is not limited to testing for marijuana use.
• This is a sensitive/safety-sensitive position and is subject to DOT random drug and alcohol testing.
• Knowledge of network communication concepts and principles, associated architecture with network planning, design, integration, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of end-to-end network transport technologies, systems, environments, services, protocols, performance monitoring, and diagnostic analysis.
• Knowledge of fiber optic and UTP cable infrastructures.
• Knowledge of Juniper EX series, SRX series network equipment, JUNOS, and associated protocols.
• Knowledge of Cisco Industrial Series switches and Cisco IOS.
• Familiarity with Cisco Wireless Access Points and wireless communications.
• Familiarity with SATCOM systems/RF communications.
• Experience with Linux operating systems and VM environments, Windows operating systems, and ESXi VMware environments.
• Experience with DNS implementation and operations.
• Experience implementing systems security monitoring methods, Network performance testing, SNMP monitoring, and management tools.
• Experience with Voice and Video communications systems.
• Familiar with serial communications and serial over IP systems.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and Visio.
• Comfortable with troubleshooting complex communications systems under critical time constraints.
• Familiar with NASA processes and safety procedures in the proximity of flight and non-flight GSE hardware at KSC, including payload processing areas, clean rooms, hazardous processing areas, and launch complexes.
• Proficient in physical installation of IT systems.
• Able to climb ladders.
• Able to lift 35 lbs.
• Able to work at heights.
• High School diploma or equivalent and 5 or more years of related experience, or Bachelor's degree and 3 or more years of related experience.

Desired Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Experience with engineering Compunetix Mission Voice Platform
• Experience supporting multiple organizations including Integrated Product Teams (IPT), system engineers, maintenance, test engineers, and management in meeting requirements and objectives.
• Advanced expertise in Voice Communications, LANs, WANs, Wireless Networks, and microwave communication links.
• High level of expertise with Windows and Linux systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate with technical personnel within multiple disciplines.
• Experience with managing work tasks utilizing tools, ClearQuest, JIRA, etc.
• Bachelor's degree and 5 or more years of related experience.
• CCNA or JNCIA certified.

Business Profile:

Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.