Sassaneh Poosti
CA
Summary
Accomplished System Engineer with extensive experience at Jet Propulsion Laboratory, specializing in ground software system engineering and stakeholder engagement. Successfully led high-profile projects such as Mars2020 and Europa Clipper, significantly improving system reliability and securing essential funding for upgrades. Demonstrates expertise in software architectures and proposal development, contributing to project success and enhancing overall system resilience.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Deep Space Network System Engineer
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
06.2017 - Current
- Defined system requirements and provided expert guidance on Telemetry, Command, and Monitor for several key NASA and ESA missions including Mars2020, Europa Clipper
- Coached system engineers on supporting the missions
Mars Relay Lead Systems Engineer
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
04.2014 - Current
- Performed system engineering including the requirements development for NASA and ESA Mars missions
- Championed improvements in relay services, securing additional funding for critical upgrades
- Coached system engineers on the relay services and dataflows
Telemetry and Monitor Data Web Services Product Delivery Manager
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
10.2019 - 04.2023
- Spearhead cost, schedule, and planning for web-based telemetry and monitoring data
- Delivered critical technical milestones within project timelines, enhancing system reliability
Product Delivery Manager for Tropospheric Emission Spectrometer Instrument
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
06.1998 - 12.2016
- Architected and managed the design and implementation of the highly complex instrument ground software system
- Led a large and multidisciplinary development team to deliver robust and scalable solutions within the set deadlines
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate complex scientific algorithms into operational systems
- Established lifecycle processes, ensuring robust data processing
Software systems Engineer for Jason-3 Satellite
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
06.2013 - 03.2016
- Oversaw ground data systems readiness through rigorous testing and peer reviews
Principal Investigator & Architect for Multimission Science Software
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
02.2008 - 10.2011
- Successfully submitted multiple proposals for science research software funding
- Architected and led the development of reusable, scalable software systems, for reducing cost and enhancing system resilience
NASA Constellation Program Systems Engineer
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
07.2006 - 03.2007
- Responsibilities included reviewing safety requirements for Crew Exploration Vehicle and Crew Launch Vehicle modules and the software architecture document
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Skills
- Ground Software System Engineering
- Space Communication Systems
- Software project management
- Software Architectures
- System Scalability and Redundancy
- Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
- Requirements Specification and Analysis
- Proposal Development
Publications
· Paradise, S. et al., "TES ground data system software," IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, vol. 44, no. 5, pp. 1343-1351, May 2006, doi: 10.1109/TGRS.2006.871205.
· Poosti, S. "Providing Modifiability and Robustness in the Science Software for Atmospheric Retrievals," AIAA 2004-5867. Space 2004 Conference and Exhibit. September2004, doi: 10.2514/6.2004-5867.
· Poosti, S. "Strategy Builder software for atmospheric retrievals," 2001 IEEE Aerospace Conference Proceedings (Cat. No.01TH8542), Big Sky, MT, USA, 2001, pp. 4/1645-4/1657 vol.4, doi: 10.1109/AERO.2001.931466.
Timeline
Telemetry and Monitor Data Web Services Product Delivery Manager
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
10.2019 - 04.2023
Deep Space Network System Engineer
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
06.2017 - Current
Mars Relay Lead Systems Engineer
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
04.2014 - Current
Software systems Engineer for Jason-3 Satellite
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
06.2013 - 03.2016
Principal Investigator & Architect for Multimission Science Software
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
02.2008 - 10.2011
NASA Constellation Program Systems Engineer
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
07.2006 - 03.2007
Product Delivery Manager for Tropospheric Emission Spectrometer Instrument
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
06.1998 - 12.2016
Master of Science - Computer Science
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
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