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Astrion

EA Technical Integration Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$78K - $116K/yr

NASA Johnson Space Center JOB STATUS : Full Time CLEARANCE: Background check & U.S. Citizenship ... human factors. * Identify cross-program impacts and ensure integrated solutions that maintain crew ...

Astrion

EA Technical Integration Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$99K - $133K/yr

NASA Johnson Space Center JOB STATUS : Full Time CLEARANCE: Background check & U.S. Citizenship ... human factors. * Identify cross-program impacts and ensure integrated solutions that maintain crew ...

Lunar Outpost

Project Engineer - AI&T

Arvada, CO · On-site

Experience across the full lifecycle of NASA human-rated spaceflight projects. * Background in ... on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, and the scope of the role.

Lunar Outpost

Project Engineer - AI&T

Arvada, CO · On-site

Experience across the full lifecycle of NASA human-rated spaceflight projects. * Background in ... on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, and the scope of the role.

Amentum

Design Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

... NASA's Human Launch Systems. You will become part of a multi-discipline team with the charter to ... Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience ...

Pae

Design Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

... NASA's Human Launch Systems. You will become part of a multi-discipline team with the charter to ... Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for nasa human factors in the United States is $89,120.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,500.00 and $107,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Nasa Human Factors position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a NASA Human Factors specialist, you generally need a background in human factors engineering, psychology, or a related field, and experience with ergonomic design and human-computer interaction. Familiarity with simulation tools, usability testing platforms, and data analysis software such as MATLAB or SPSS is often required. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and collaboration abilities help candidates stand out in multidisciplinary teams. These skills are vital to ensure that space systems are user-friendly, safe, and optimized for human performance in challenging environments.

What is a NASA Human Factors job?

A NASA Human Factors job focuses on studying and designing systems, equipment, and environments to optimize human performance, safety, and comfort in space and aviation. Specialists in this field apply psychology, engineering, and ergonomics to improve astronaut performance, workspace design, controls, and habitability in spacecraft and mission operations. They work on challenges such as mitigating fatigue, enhancing crew communication, and designing intuitive interfaces. Their work ensures that space missions are safe, efficient, and aligned with human capabilities and limitations.

What are some typical responsibilities of a NASA Human Factors specialist, and how do they impact mission success?

NASA Human Factors specialists are responsible for analyzing and improving the interaction between humans and spacecraft systems, with a focus on safety, comfort, and efficiency. This includes conducting ergonomic assessments, designing user interfaces, performing crew task analyses, and facilitating simulations or user trials. Their work often involves close collaboration with engineers, astronauts, and medical professionals to minimize human error and ensure systems are intuitive and reliable. By providing critical insights into how humans interact with technology in demanding environments, their contributions play a significant role in the success and safety of space missions.

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EA Technical Integration Engineer

Astrion

Houston, TX • On-site

$78K - $116K/yr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

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EA Technical Integration Engineer

LOCATION: NASA Johnson Space Center
JOB STATUS: Full Time

CLEARANCE: Background check & U.S. Citizenship required

Are you inspired by human space exploration and passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to benefit both space missions and life on Earth? Join our diverse and highly collaborative team as we tackle NASA’s deep space exploration challenges. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider, we partner with NASA centers across the United States to deliver cutting-edge engineering support for mission-critical programs.

We have an exciting opportunity for an EA Technical Integration Engineer to support multiple human spaceflight programs, including the International Space Station (ISS), Orion, Gateway, and Commercial Crew. This role ensures that complex technical systems integrate safely and successfully across mission phases—from development and test through flight operations. The engineer will collaborate with diverse engineering teams, contractors, mission operations, and safety organizations to uphold NASA’s safety and mission assurance standards.

* 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.

RESPONSIBILITES

  • Function as a team member of the Amentum Flight Safety Team of Systems Safety professionals and engineers, and report to the JSC Engineering Directorate ISS Chief Engineer
  • Serve as a technical integrator across ISS, Orion, Gateway, and Commercial Crew programs to ensure consistent engineering practices and safe system performance
  • Coordinate cross-discipline engineering inputs in areas such as spacecraft systems, environmental control, power, avionics, software, and human factors.
  • Identify cross-program impacts and ensure integrated solutions that maintain crew safety and mission readiness.
  • Support technical interchange meetings, integration forums, and program working groups.
  • Review and verify safety analyses (hazard reports, FMEA, fault trees, and controls) for multiple flight programs.
  • Ensure compliance with human-rating standards and program-specific safety requirements across all supported programs.
  • Evaluate design changes, operational updates, and new technologies for safety implications and risk posture.
  • Support Safety Review Panels and ensure all safety-related actions are tracked and resolved.
  • Produce clear, concise technical products including integration summaries, risk assessments, briefing charts, and decision packages
  • Bridge communication across government engineers, contractors, operations personnel, and safety organizations.
  • Present complex technical topics to both technical and program leadership audiences.
  • Perform technical review of simple and complex spaceflight payload systems, Government Furnished Equipment, or ISS systems with respect to transport, interface and operational parameters and requirements as well as assure that sound engineering practices have been employed.
  • Interact with the engineering subject matter expert team, coordinating comments, and providing feedback communications.
  • Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering
  • A minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects, within matrix team environments, and to demanding schedules is required. Examples of capabilities may be requested during interview process.
  • Ability to identify and assess hazardous conditions and appropriate controls and verifications related to mechanical, electrical and electronic systems and devices
  • Working knowledge of systems safety disciplines.
  • Good knowledge of aerospace materials and acceptability
  • Familiarity with the NASA standards and payloads requirements
  • Experience with Spaceflight Safety certification
  • Have a proactive attitude in leading a group to resolve technical issue
  • Possess strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS

  • Minimum of 5 years Flight hardware/systems experience
  • Systems Engineering experience
  • Systems / Payload integrator experience
  • System Safety experience at Johnson Space Center highly desired
  • Degree in ME, EE, Aerospace Engineering, or Aerospace Safety

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