Mission systems engineer vs principal systems engineer

Differences between mission systems engineer and principal 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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Principal systems engineer example responsibilities.

• Manage creation and deletion of user accounts in the department using Perl scripts.
• Achieve compatibility requirements by partnering with LTE team to perform APCO P25 - LTE device functional and performance testing.
• Develop and integrate software that drives flight control system hardware and achieves product requirements for an international avionics customer base.
• Create verification test plans for TCP/IP network systems and storage area networks (SAN) incorporating Linux and Cisco network equipment.
• Perform RF signal processing and simulation testing of pulse compression modulations.
• Configure Linux systems to analyze system performance and review results against verification test plans.
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