Systems Engineer, Pressurized Lunar Rover - 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, Pressurized Lunar Rover 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 bachelor’s degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area.
• Experience with requirements development, design trades, risk analysis, and system analysis of space hardware.
• Experience with certification of human spaceflight hardware.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Familiarity with industry standard software tools and programs SharePoint and Microsoft Office products.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship, and must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• BS degree in engineering or related from an accredited engineering school.
• Experience in space flight systems engineering including the successful delivery of space flight hardware
• 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 SharePoint sites as well as typical systems engineering products.
• Prior experience working with program-level review boards
• ITAR/EAR requirements familiarity
• Familiarity with systems engineering software tools and programs (Magic Draw, DOORS, or similar),
• Ability to travel internationally

RESPONSIBILITIES

In this position you will work closely with Lead Systems Engineer and the Project Systems Engineering team as well as internal, external and international stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering, system integration, risk management, and testing & verification. Flexibility will be key as this position’s roles and responsibilities could evolve as the project moves through various lifecycle phases. The pressurized lunar rover project is part of NASA's Artemis campaign to return humans to the lunar surface.

• Develop recommendations and plans for application of systems engineering principles (such as NASA NPR 7123) to the pressurized lunar rover project
• Coordinate technical activities to anticipate and prevent problems, optimize requirements, and design solutions.
• Coordination of development and management of interfaces as well as integrated analyses and margins
• Identify technical risks, develop risk mitigation strategies, and determine resource requirements.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, define individual goals, set priorities & deadlines, identify key stakeholders, clearly communicate requirements and needs.
• Participate in preparation for various boards and with both domestic and international customers
• Work with management and leadership on schedules and test definitions that satisfy project and program goals and requirements

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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