Navigation & Systems Engineer
Core
Provide Precision Navigation & Timing (PNT) & Systems Engineering support for NASA's Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) Program, focusing on commercialization, architecture analysis, and strategic technical guidance for lunar, cislunar, and deep space missions.
Role type
Senior IC systems engineer (PNT & architecture)
Builds
Space communications and navigation system architectures, acquisition campaigns, and technical evaluations for NASA's SCaN enterprise.
Domain
Aerospace, Space Systems, Navigation & Timing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Systems engineering lifecycle management, PNT system architecture, Requirements development, Trade studies, Technical evaluations, Acquisition support (BAAs, AoAs, RFIs), Stakeholder engagement, Technical leadership, Analytical problem-solving
Preferred skills
Lunar/cislunar/deep space navigation architectures, SCaN networks (DSN, NSN), System-of-systems architectures, Orbital mechanics application, Executive-level briefing preparation
Technologies
PNT systems, SCaN networks, Space communications systems
Responsibilities
Conduct architecture assessments and trade studies for space communications and navigation systems; Support formulation and execution of research and acquisition campaigns; Evaluate candidate network architectures and commercial service models; Provide independent, risk-informed technical advice to NASA leadership; Prepare technical briefings and decision packages for leadership.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic guidance