Hiring: Field Engineering Specialist Company: Metis Technology Solutions, Inc. Location: Houston, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:36:20 Target Skills & Keywords : Python, React, Security Clearance, Systems Engineering About the job Required Skills: •Participates in various meetings related to the NASA programs including technical tag-ups, system definition review (SDR) and critical design review (CDR) presentations, lecture series, Joint Configuration Control Panel (CCP) Test Review Board (TRB), and Systems Engineering and Integration Control Board teams meetings. •Reviews and provides comments on program documents related to Space-to-Ground Network Systems, Space RF Interface Control Documents, Ground Control Interfaces for Starlab and Orbital Reef, and program Safety and Mission Assurance Plan (SMAP). •Develops system requirements and interface documentation. •Verifies and assesses that commercial companies design, develop, integrate, and test communications systems to support program mission destinations. •Reviews commercial companies’ test plans and system review packages and verifies that commercial destinations meet program requirements. •Interfaces with NASA contractors, civil servant personnel, Commercial Company destination provider teams, and teammate subcontractors. •Verifies commercial destination companies properly perform spacecraft communications end-to-end testing with relay satellites and ground systems. •Verifies that commercial destination companies properly manage technical integration and testing operations. Qualifications: •AA or Military Tech School in electronics, satellite operations or equivalent. Level is commensurate with experience •Operational familiarity with the NASA Near Space Network, including the Direct To Earth (DTE) and Space Relay (SR) networks. •Demonstrated capacity to understand RF concepts, and satellite communications are helpful. •Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple tasks at one time and react to emergencies. •Demonstrated capacity to work in both a team environment and independently as a pro-active self-starter. •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy while understanding broader technical issues. •Excellent organizational skills such as prioritizing and completing multiple tasks within critical deadlines. •Strong verbal and written communication skills, including making presentations. •Python scripting; ability to learn to work with automated systems and related software. •Possess the ability to work well under pressure. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!