Assistant System Engineer Trainee Jobs in Wisconsin

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, we work together with NASA at centers across the United States. We have an exciting opportunity for an Enterprise System Engineer to join the JETSII Contract! In support of the JETSII Office of the IT Chief Engineer ASM and NASA JSC Task Order requirements, you will provide Systems Engineering, Architecture and Operations duties as assigned, as well as requirements, design and operational readiness of Digital Engineering tools, large language models, and DevOps automation workflows for AI‑driven systems under continuous development. This hybrid IT engineering role includes extensive cloud‑native infrastructure application development and maintenance, with responsibilities supporting deployment following Infrastructure as Code principles.

• Assist the NMC Chief Engineer and Chief Architect on various tasks, including creation of a System Functional Design Review (SFDR) package inclusive of all artifacts.
• Track and manage design review feedback and RIDs and associated lifecycle management, merging, and handling of NMC requirements documents and change traffic.
• Advise the NMC Chief Engineer and Project Manager on NASA 7XXX series tailoring and compliance.
• Lead activities around standardization, creation, and versioning of artifacts like system drawings.
• Lead coordination on NMC technical trade‑study activities as needed.
• Establish NMC team internal best practices around system engineering artifacts and processes.
• Coordinate and advise the NMC Chief Engineer and NMC Project Manager on systems engineering artifact and process integration with NMC customer equivalent processes.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification in a related field, or relevant experience.
• Experience in computer science, Python, C++, JavaScript, JSNode, SQL, NoSQL, machine learning, software development, object‑oriented programming, and system requirements management.

• GitLab, machine learning, debugging, collaborative development, code reviews.

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

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.

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

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

Regular attendance in accordance with the established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Compensation range is provided as a good‑faith estimate. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays; retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching); educational reimbursement; parental leave; employee stock purchase plan; tax‑saving options; disability and life insurance; and pet insurance.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency may be a requirement. 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.

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