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Systems Engineer, Interface Control Documents

Job Code:26-ESSCA-007

Primary Location:Huntsville, AL

Clearance Required:National Agency Check

Job Description/Essential Functions:

Bevilacqua Research Corporation (BRC) is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned, Small Business based in Huntsville, Alabama incorporated in 1992. BRC provides "best-value" technical and management solutions to a diverse government and commercial customer base in the following key business areas: test & evaluation, systems analysis & integration, security & intelligence, and R&D.

This opportunity will provide systems engineering and system-level integration support for the Space Launch System (SLS) program's interfaces with the Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) program. This position directly supports the SLS Lead Systems Engineer (LSE) on behalf of the Systems Design & Definition Branch (EV72). This support will include participation in reviews, Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), technical performance meetings, teleconferences, working groups and trade studies.

Responsibilities:

Engineering support to be performed by the candidate includes:

• Provide system functional design and integration support for the SLS program
• Control the integrated system architecture through appropriate controlling documents and/or deliverables.
• Perform technical integration across multiple NASA Centers, diverse engineering and program/project organizations, and a variety of engineering disciplines such as propulsion, structures, avionics and power, guidance and navigation, flight software, and human engineering.
• Develop strategic plans and negotiate resolution of open requirement and design issues and concerns to ensure closure of TBDs, TBRs, etc. within the SLS and EV organization schedule allowance.
• Supply leadership and support for the development of key system engineering products for SLS program/project milestones and provide technical leadership to these SLS program/project milestone reviews and events.

EGS integration support to be provided by the candidate includes:

• Provide leadership and support for integration activities between SLS, EGS, Element and Prime Contractor teams for the NASA SLS LSE, SLS LSE Team and the SLS Chief Engineer.
• Provide inputs to reviews and coordination for the Space Launch System (SLSP)-to-Ground Systems Development and Operations Program (GSDOP) Interface Control Document (ICD), Volumes 1 to 11.
• Provide leadership and support for special studies as requested by EV72 management in support of the GSDOP ICD Development as it applies to the SLS and its Elements.
• Provide leadership and support for resolving issues between SLS and EGS such as hardware or software design, bandwidth, C&DH etc.
• Assist in technical evaluations of verification closure data and rationale.

Minimum Requirements:

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering or related field required. Degree from an ABET-accredited university is preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Masters with at least 12 total years of relevant experience or a BS with at least 14 total years of relevant experience.

The candidate is required to have:

• At least ten years of relevant experience in systems engineering and integration, requirements management, system architecture definition, functional design, and design integration.

• Demonstrated experience working across organizational boundaries and engineering disciplines to identify requirements and resolve vehicle/propulsion systems integration issues.

• Excellent oral, written, and customer relation skills, and be proficient using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

• Working knowledge of digital engineering tools (databases such as DNG; MagicDraw; Power VI)

Personnel are required to be self-directed, effective team players familiar with working in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment who are willing to assume lead roles in the SLS requirements management, verification, and validation planning effort.

Desired Experience:

The presence of one or more of these qualifications will be used as distinguishing factors in selecting applicants:• An understanding and knowledge of the current SLS program and a working understanding of the SLS Element interfaces.• Experience in requirements development and maintenance through relational database management and an understanding of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).• Familiarity with NASA Systems Engineering policies and procedures related to verification, and have experience using tools/systems to manage verification compliance data.• Experience in developing verification strategies, verification planning, and facilitating the successful completion of verification compliance activities.• Knowledge of launch vehicle programmatic planning processes and experience performing oversight of prime contractor hardware production, test, and certification efforts.

EEO Policy:

Bevilacqua Research Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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