System Engineer – Dust Mitigation P2 – Space Systems

Oceaneering • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The System Engineer – Dust Mitigation supports NASA as an Oceaneering teammate on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) II contract. The position is part of the Advanced Projects section in the Engineering Department and contributes to human spaceflight and deep space exploration programs, particularly Artemis mission development and planning and NASA’s Human Landing System (HLS).

The engineer works with NASA HLS partners to develop plans and technologies for mitigating, controlling, and managing dust contamination during lunar surface exploration. This includes preventing dust accumulation on EVA tools and suits and controlling or removing dust to protect crew cabin volumes. The position also supports ground-based testing with JSC laboratory facilities, evaluates provider progress and hardware/software adequacy across the development and flight-readiness lifecycle, reviews program documentation, participates in program and provider forums and reviews, and reports findings to HLS Program management. The role may involve international travel and may be hired at different levels in the professional career framework depending on business needs. A 9/80 schedule may be available, and straight-time overtime may be possible.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Typically 2–5 years of experience in the field or a related area; the description also states that someone in the role would typically have a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Experience with product specifications or requirements, design or hardware analysis, development of experimental or operational procedures, risk analysis, and system analysis of critical hardware.
• Prior experience in a laboratory environment conducting development testing and evaluation of engineering hardware.
• Basic knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the space hardware field, including 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 present verbally at meetings.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency.
• Ability to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Regular attendance in accordance with the established work schedule.
• Ability to work outside the normal schedule and adjust the schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
• Professional behavior that supports productivity, teamwork, and cooperation; appropriate grooming and dress that do not create a safety risk.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Artemis mission development and planning with NASA’s Human Landing System partners, developing plans and technologies for lunar dust mitigation, control, and management.
• Contribute to mission planning with dust mitigation and control considerations, including measures for EVA tools, suits, and crew cabin volumes.
• Partner with JSC laboratory facilities to conduct ground-based testing of dust mitigation and control methods and technologies using lunar simulants, simulated space environments, development spacesuits, and development lunar surface tools.
• Assess provider progress and hardware/software adequacy through design, development, testing, qualification, acceptance, certification, and flight readiness for the HLS mission.
• Review and contribute to HLS program documentation and relevant cross-program plans and documents, including Orion and EHP materials.
• Support and participate in HLS Program forums, boards, milestone reviews, provider and subcontractor reviews, working groups, and technical interchange meetings.
• Provide HLS Program management with assessment reports and findings through a monthly Insight Report.
• Maintain and update the Discipline Lead Insight Plan for Dust Mitigation within the Crew Compartment Office.
• Participate in cross-program analysis activities to inform requirements maturation and assess system performance and risks on a case-by-case basis.
• Maintain a professional relationship with the NASA customer and other NASA support contractors.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level