Systems Engineer

  • ADV000BF5
  • On Site
  • Houston, Texas, United States
  • Full time
Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer to join the team with Intuitive Machines, a teammate company.

The Systems Engineer will:

  • Develop and model concepts.

  • Work on requirements definition, flow-down, assessment and verification.

  • Work on the development of concept of operations, software Verification and Validation (V&V) plans.

  • Work with team members to identify risks, develop risk statements and responses.

  • Review documentation for major milestone reviews such as TRR, CDR, SAR, etc.

  • Review Hazard Analyses.

  • Attend project meetings and provide meeting summaries to technical leads.

  • Work on trade studies and participate in stakeholder reviews.

  • Work in a team environment.

  • Report to the team lead to provide status on progress, issues and requests for support.

  • Maintain a professional relationship with the NASA customer, other NASA support contractors and the HLS commercial partners.

  • Perform other duties as required.



Requisition Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

  • Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

  • Experience in technology demonstrations and early program concept development and formulation.

  • Experience with requirements development, design trades, development of Concept of Operations, risk analysis, and system analysis of space hardware.

  • Experience creating concepts for operations of single systems as well as operations across multiple space vehicles.

  • Experience with technology roadmap development and creating technology integration plans.

  • Experience collecting/understanding stakeholder needs.

  • Experience with interface definition for complex subsystems.

  • Experience with interface definitions between multiple systems or elements of a mission.

  • Experience with Test and Verification of spaceflight hardware.

  • Knowledge of systems engineering principles and associated documentation.



Requisition Preferences:

  • Electrical, mechanical, or aerospace engineering degree.

  • Experience working with multiple NASA organizations and international partners.

  • Experience working across NASA centers.

  • Experience with hardware or software development projects.

  • Familiarity with human space exploration systems (for example Orion, Commercial Crew, ISS, EMU/xEMU).

  • Basic knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures in the space hardware field, such as mechanical and electrical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, and material selection for engineering products.

  • INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional certification.

  • Familiarity with system architecture tools such as DoDAF, TODAF, etc.



Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

  • Excellent personal and professional career growth
  • 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
  • Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
  • Much, much more!


For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
  • Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
  • Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.


Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

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.

Other Essential Functions

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.

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