Audio Systems Engineer - Gateway Systems

at  Barrios Technology

Overview:
Our long-term client relationship with Jacobs has led to a need for an Audio Systems Engineer - Avionics Projects and Systems/Gateway System on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) contract at Johnson Space Center (Houston, TX).
Building on more than four decades of experience in providing innovative integration solutions for government and commercial space programs, Barrios offers an extensive range of engineering, software, and related technology integration services in support of the aerospace community. As a woman-owned and operated small business, we are a people-focused company that supports professional development, while working to ensure that you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Barrios employees actively participate in the growth of the commercial spaceflight industry through our partnerships with companies leading commercial space development, as well as successfully supporting NASA as our primary government customer. Our long history supporting Low Earth Orbit (LEO) on the International Space Station, and now Commercial LEO, lays the groundwork for future missions to the Moon through our work on Orion, Gateway, and the Space Launch System.
Responsibilities:

The Audio Systems Engineer - Gateway System duties include the following:

• 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 fulfill the audio requirements of the 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:

• Requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and normally possess 5 - 10 years of related experience.

• OR -

• Requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and may be expected to have a related master’s degree and normally possess 10-15 years of related experience

• OR -

• Requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and may be expected to have a related master’s or higher degree and normally possess 15+ years of related experience

• 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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation
• Must be able to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination.
• Applicant selected may be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Work may involve sitting for extended periods.
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.
• Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
• Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required.
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
• This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed.

The Audio Systems Engineer - Gateway System duties include the following:

• 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 fulfill the audio requirements of the 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 require