Systems Engineer, Gateway Test and Verification - Astrion

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer, Gateway Test and Verification for the JETS II Contract, supporting the Space Division.

JOB DETAILS

LOCATION:  Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX

JOB STATUS: Full-Time

TRAVEL:  n/a

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

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. License and certification may be required.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the space hardware field, such as mechanical and electrical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, and material selection.
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles and associated documentation.
• Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship, and must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Working knowledge of NASA and JSC standard practices and requirements including safety, fault tolerance, and unique disciplines.
• Experience with the development of space systems requirements documents including Verification and Validation documents.
• Experience with the design, assembly, verification, testing, and operation of hardware.
• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional certification.
• Familiarity with NASA/JSC documentation databases and share point sites as well as typical systems engineering products.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with NASA Engineering teams to manage the assessment of certification products.
• As part of the larger team, review products such as Test and Verification plans and Qualification Test Reports.
• Facilitate review of certification products such as qualification test reports and identify key stakeholders and technical expert reviewers.
• Review and approve verification documents to make sure that all testing requirements have been met.
• Support developing verification database based on Gateway and Cross-Program requirements
• Support developing test cases and events to support verification activities
• Coordinate with requirements owners to ensure correct, complete verification activity
• Coordinate with test lab teams to prepare environment for execution
• Support verification execution, including test and analysis activities

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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