Space Systems Engineer Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Are you passionate about solving complex problems? Join our dynamic team as a Systems Engineer and become a vital contributor to support NASA as an Oceaneering Teammate on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) II contract. As an integral part of our organization, you'll play a crucial role in the Advanced Projects section in the Engineering Department on the NASA JSC Engineering, Technology and Science II (JETS II) Contract.

This role will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the thrilling world of human spaceflight and deep space exploration programs. Your contributions will ensure that our services not only meet - but outperform all standards and expectations. As a Systems Engineer, you'll find yourself at the forefront of innovation, collaborating with a passionate team who shares your dedication to excellence. If you're seeking to immerse yourself in an environment where your skills and expertise will make a genuine impact, we invite you to join our team! 

We are seeking someone with a keen eye for detail, a strong commitment to owning their work, and providing superior quality. You should be a person who thrives in a diverse environment and who is comfortable communicating at all levels of the organization. To be successful in this role, you should have a sense of genuine, engaging curiosity, and a desire for growth and continuous learning. 

Someone in this role would typically have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and experience in the field.  This position can be hired at any level in our professional career framework, depending on business need at the time of hire.

**International travel may be required. Possible straight time overtime and a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off) ** 

Required

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and withh experience in the field or related area.
• Experience leading technical teams
• Experience designing and leading complex system development which includes both hardware and software configuration items
• Experience leading development projects
• Knowledge of the systems engineering process
• Knowledge of the system lifecycle
• Knowledge of the systems development lifecycle to include hardware and software development process
• Understanding of the space system certification process
• Understanding of Design for Sustainment methodology
• Excellent written and verbal communication across multiple disciplines
• Knowledge and work experience in a Systems Engineering role in a NASA, DoD, or Aerospace environment.
• Experience with requirements management, verification and validation definition and execution, design trades, risk analysis, and system analysis of space hardware.
• Experience with the concept development, concept of operation and operational concept definition, architecture definition, verification, testing, and operation of space hardware.
• Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings.
• Familiarity with SharePoint and Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with the design, assembly, verification, testing, and operation of space hardware.

Preferred 

• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional certification.
• -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, material selection, and design software and tools.
• Experience with NASA JSC Flight Hardware Life Cycle, Certification, and Engineering processes
• Working knowledge of NASA, JSC, and ISS standard practices and requirements including safety, fault tolerance, and unique disciplines.
• Familiarity with NASA/JSC documentation databases and share point sites as well as typical systems engineering software products. 

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is 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.

Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.
 

As a Systems Engineer you will:

• Be responsible for the planning, development, review, and maintenance of requirements and verification plans.
• Prepare materials for the system life cycle phasing, including SRR (System Readiness Review), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR)
• Work with team members to identify risks, develop risk statements, and to help them plan risk responses.
• Perform and review system level architecture trade studies and analyses that will influence the overall system design and performance.
• Utilize a requirements management software and systems engineering tool such as DOORS, Cradle or Jama.
• Create and manage requirements for various projects - including flow down from NASA Program to contractor Project through verification closeout as well as interface definition between subsystems
• Work in a team environment and report to the team lead to provide status on progress and raise issues.
• Maintain a professional relationship with the NASA customer and other NASA support contractors.
• Support and/or participate in system testing
• Perform other tasks assigned.