Orion Cabin Integration Engineer

ARES Corporation•Merritt Island, FL

4h•Onsite

About The Position

ARES is seeking an engineer to support NASA’s Orion Program as a Cabin Integration Engineer onsite at Kennedy Space Center (KSC). The Orion Program is part of the Moon to Mars initiative that will return astronauts to the lunar surface and prepare for a trip to Mars. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal oversight, proactively take initiative, and maintain a high level of attention to detail in all tasks. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, a willingness to ask questions and seek clarification when needed, and the capability to adapt in a dynamic environment. The candidate must be comfortable collaborating across teams and communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences.

Requirements

BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited Engineering school, plus five (5) years of appropriate work experience
Applied working knowledge of product life cycle development, systems engineering & integration principals associated with the definition, design, development, verification, implementation, testing, integration, and validation of complex systems
Excellent communication skills (in both written and verbal), integration, coordination, and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with customers and stakeholders
Ability to independently manage multiple tasks concurrently
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint)
Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation
Pass a drug test
Work may involve sitting for extended periods
Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary
Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task
Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical
Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required
Must be able to work in a team atmosphere
Present as professional behavior that represents the company values
This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed

Nice To Haves

Project management or other leadership experience
INCOSE System Engineering Professional Certification
Master of Science degree in Systems Engineering or equivalent engineering
Knowledge of systems, tools, or initiatives that promote the digitization of the systems engineering discipline, such as requirements management software (DOORS, DNG, JAMA, etc.), workflow management software (JIRA, Confluence, etc.), model based systems engineering software (Cameo, MagicDraw, etc.), or other digital tools (SharePoint, Confluence, etc.)
Experience with innovation or process improvements projects and initiatives
Ability to independently manage multiple tasks concurrently

Responsibilities

Apply systems engineering principles and techniques to establish and perform systems integration activities such as requirements management, architectural design, author and review technical and engineering documents, memos, and presentations, and perform model-based systems engineering
Manage the integration of Interface Requirements Documents and Interface Control Documents for the Orion program, notably in the interface with the Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) program
Integrate the Orion program's Operations and Maintenance Requirements and Specifications in collaboration with external contractors and the NASA team
Utilize comprehensive understanding of the NASA human spaceflight program life cycle to perform Orion system integration activities, such as authoring and reviewing integrated technical and engineering documents
Establish working relationships with NASA leads, system managers, commercial teammates, and international partners to lead systems integration activities
Provide technical systems knowledge and expertise during major project milestones and reviews to ensure systems can meet operational needs and supportability requirements
Incorporate process improvement initiatives that promote the progression of SE&I expertise within a more digitized SE&I environment
Build an understanding of the product life cycle to perform concept trade studies, requirements management, test & verification, and modeling and analysis
Perform other duties as required