Avionics Software Systems Engineer (Cyber) - Space Systems

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Oceaneering Space Systems (OSS) is a precision engineering and manufacturing group which specializes in turn-key design, development, manufacturing, certification, maintenance, and testing of extra-vehicular and intra-vehicular (EVA & IVA) tools and equipment for astronauts; including life support and environmental control systems for space; robotic systems for military, space, and biological research; and thermal protection systems for launch vehicles. We also provide specialized engineering and support services in these areas, and astronaut training in NASA's Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory.

For more information please go to and click on Products & Services, then click Space Systems (OSS). This position is located in Clear Lake, Texas.

The Avionics Software Systems Engineer (Cyber) will serve as Systems Software Consultant for the Command and Data Handling of the Gateway Avionics- Systems

• Serve as Systems Software Consultant for the Command and Data Handling of the Gateway Avionics Systems
• Provide detailed engineering analysis and technical consultation for development, design, testing and evaluation of the Gateway spacecraft Systems, Software, Hardware, and Cybersecurity
• Provide technical guidance, oversight, and resolution of technical issues to NASA projects and programs relating to Avionic Systems
• Responsible for Command and Data Handling Cybersecurity requirements definition and implementation for spacecraft
• Manage and direct analysis tasks, tests, and research in Avionic Systems and related Cybersecurity.
• Perform cybersecurity impact assessments
• Effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Coordinate with external organizations to perform cybersecurity remediation
• Successfully operate in a highly dynamic simulations engineering environment with a team of engineers working to rapidly develop spacecraft avionics systems
• Strong customer focus, highly effective communication skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic, rapidly changing engineering environment with demanding customers on a compressed schedule
• Perform other duties as required

REQUIRED:

• BS degree from an accredited school in the field of Engineering or in a related area and a minimum of two (2) - five (5) years of experience in the field or in a related area. Advanced degrees may be counted as experience.
• Eligible for US Govt Top Secret security clearance
• Experience with either Avionic Electrical or Software Systems Design and Development
• Thorough knowledge of Computer Networking Technology, such as IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet) standards
• Experience with cybersecurity impact assessment and remediation
• Familiarity with cybersecurity controls and requirements such as NIST SP 800-53 'Recommended Security Controls for Federal Information Systems' and NASA NPR2810.1A 'Security of Information Technology'
• Experience with: Network Design, Network Management Tools, IT Security, Network Troubleshooting Techniques
• Familiarity with commercial products available in computer networking technology
• Excellent communication, negotiation and coordination skills and strong customer service attitude

REQUISITION PREFERENCES:

• BS degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school
• Hardware and Software integration experience with cybersecurity planning, auditing, and vulnerability scanning
• Experience with avionics cybersecurity system maintenance (disabling services, effective countermeasures, intrusion detection, firewall configuration, etc.)
• Experience with spacecraft avionics and circuit design or analysis
• Experience in the application of computer network technology in space system including ARINC 664 Part 7 Aircraft Data Network and SAE AS 6802 Time Triggered Standard

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.