Mission systems engineer vs embedded systems engineer

Differences between mission systems engineer and embedded systems engineer duties and responsibilities

Mission systems engineer example responsibilities.

• Manage network access controls, providing limit SYBASE and LDAP system support for multiple databases.
• Manage security, which includes monitoring and controlling database access, assigning permissions to application owners.
• Engage in refurbishing and replacing critical mechanical grind support equipment (GSE) for NASA's return to flight effort.
• Maintain software for ephemeris load generation for NOAA satellites.
• Instruct new hires on grind system components, data flow, and GSE responsibilities.
• Direct installation of satellite command and control equipment at NASA command station sites and train station personnel.
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Embedded systems engineer example responsibilities.

• Lead the firmware part of the project, which includes firmware design, development and testing.
• Used standard bus interfaces like UART, SPI, I2C, USB for interfacing sensors and other devices.
• Used various programming protocols like RS232, SPI and I2C.
• Develop ADC drivers base on I2C, SPI and UART protocol.
• Design and develop a wireless system to replace a legacy product base on linux and java.
• Utilize DSP techniques to process sensing data and build a Bluetooth wireless interface for data transmission.
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