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.

NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) Engineering is seeking a passionate and highly motivated Systems Engineer to support the Pressurized Rover project with ERC, a teammate company. This role involves close collaboration with the Lead Systems Engineer, the Project Systems Engineering team, and a wide range of internal, external, and international stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in systems engineering, integration, risk management, and verification & validation (V&V), with the flexibility to adapt as the project progresses through its lifecycle phases.

This position is expected to be performed on-site at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead interdisciplinary teams through all phases of the Systems Engineering “V" model.
• Coordinate technical activities to anticipate and resolve issues, optimize requirements, and develop robust design solutions.
• Identify and manage technical risks; develop mitigation strategies and assess resource needs.
• Serve as backup to the System Manager (SM), ensuring continuity of leadership and technical oversight.
• Support the SM in coordinating and covering all Landing and Recovery System (LRS) meetings and tasks.
• Provide oversight of contractor teams working on Orion systems, as directed by the SM.
• Assist in integration efforts between NASA and Prime Contractor teams for the landing system.
• Review, develop, and approve specifications, Interface Requirements Documents (IRDs), and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for subsystems including LRS, Mechanisms, Structures, GN&C, Pyrotechnics, and Propulsion.
• Review and approve verification plans and reports to ensure compliance with system requirements.
• Collaborate with Orion and Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) to support post-landing and recovery activities for the Crew Service Module (CSM) from an engineering technical authority perspective.

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 minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and normally possess 5-10 years of related experience.
  
  
• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
  
  
• 5-10 years of experience in systems engineering and vehicle integration.
  
  
• Proven experience in system architecture, requirements development, design trades, risk analysis, and space hardware systems analysis.
  
  
• Experience with certification of human spaceflight hardware.
  
  
• Strong understanding of risk management and testing methodologies.
  
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
  
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
  
  
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
  
  
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and requirements management platforms (e.g., Jama, IBM DOORS, DOORS Next Gen).
  
  

Requisition Preferences:

• Experience delivering spaceflight hardware for operational missions.
  
  
• Working knowledge of NASA, JSC, and ISS engineering standards and practices, including safety and fault tolerance.
  
  
• Familiarity with NASA/JSC documentation systems and SharePoint environments.
  
  
• Prior experience participating in or supporting program-level review boards.
  
  

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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