Exploration EVA Services Systems Engineer

Building on The Aerospace Corporation's reputation as a trusted, impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success, the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with market-leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customer-facing lines of business to manage and grow programs within NASA, NOAA, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors.

We are looking for an Exploration EVA Services Engineer (Member of Technical Staff/ Project Engineer – Systems Engineering). This position provides engineering system management and insight for new spacesuits and tools within NASA’s Crew and Thermal Systems Division (CTSD) of the JSC Engineering Directorate.  This includes coordination with system managers, project managers, and technical discipline leads, as well as analysts and designers.  This position is a great opportunity in a highly dynamic organization with multiple customers and stakeholders both inside and outside of NASA.

Work Model

This is a full-time position based at Johnson Space Center in Houston TX, offering a hybrid work model that combines at least 3-4 regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow. 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Review technical comments to vendor products from across the agency and work with the vendors to finalize those products. 
• Evaluate whether xEVAS vendor technical work products meet the contractual requirements.
• Engage, interact, and provide support for work across a broad range of teams including system management, project management, technology maturation and development, and subject matter experts within the JSC Engineering Directorate.
• Coordinate NASA technical experts and stakeholders to perform insight and risk mitigation activities.
• Conduct assessments of designs and provide assessments of the ability of the design to meet requirements, including review of Hazard Analysis to ensure hazards are controlled and the required level of fault tolerance is achieved.
• Review test plans, analysis methods and assumptions, and test/analysis results to verify ability of the test to mimic flight conditions and provide clear success/failure criteria.
• Review and provide recommendation for approval/close out Data Requirement Documents (DRDs) and other contract deliverables, as required.
• Provide assessments of vendor designs, tests and analysis. 
• Identify and communicate risks and mitigation options to the program.
• Provide support for requirements, design, and safety reviews.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the <Senior Member of Technical Staff- Systems Engineering>

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, science, or another related STEM discipline
• At least 3 years of professional engineering/scientific experience, including experience in a system engineering and technical program/project management
• Ability to effectively utilize oral and written communication to express technical concepts and recommendations to personnel at all technical and managerial levels
• Ability to work effectively and quickly in real-time environments of rapid-change, conflicting requirements, and occasional pressure
• Willing to travel occasionally to vendor location or another NASA center
• This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the <Project Engineer- Systems Engineering> include:

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, science, or another related STEM discipline
• At least 6 years of professional engineering/scientific experience, including experience in a system engineering and technical program/project management
• Experience performing or leading technical and programmatic tasks for NASA
• Experience with system engineering principles and practices, spaceflight hardware design and certification, and system management

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Advanced degree in engineering, science, or another related STEM discipline
• Familiarity with NASA standards and specifications
• Experience in requirements, design, and development of Class I human spaceflight hardware
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change   
• Engage with Impact   
• Foster Innovation   
• Deliver Results  

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.  A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.