Systems Engineer III

Oceaneering•Houston, TX

About The Position

Oceaneering is seeking a Systems Engineer, ATCS to support NASA as a teammate on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) II contract. The role is part of the Survival and Thermal Systems section in the Engineering Department and supports human spaceflight and deep space exploration programs, including Commercial vehicles and US Deorbit Vehicle (USDV) modules. The position reviews and evaluates ATCS system designs, requirements, analyses, testing, certification products, and operational materials, and collaborates with NASA, commercial providers, and international partners. The position may be hired at any level in the professional career framework, depending on business needs. International travel may be required. The schedule may include straight-time overtime and a 9/80 work schedule, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
Typically 5–10 years of experience in the field or a related area.
Experience in the design, assembly, testing, certification, and operation of space ATCS systems and components, potentially including pumps, valves, coolant loops, cold plates, heat exchangers, sublimators, and radiators during pre-launch, flight, and post-landing phases.
Experience coordinating space ATCS system requirements verification and validation between multiple organizations.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to coordinate support from a wide range of technical disciplines.
Basic knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in mechanical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, material selection, testing, and office software.
U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency.
Ability to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
License or certification may be required.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with JSC organizations, processes, and procedures.
Familiarity with the Engineering Life Cycle process.

Responsibilities

Review ATCS system architectures, hardware requirements, designs, assembly procedures, test plans, procedures, and data for Commercial vehicles and USDV modules.
Review nonconformances and anomaly resolution reports, and conduct independent reviews of mission data and certification products.
Review and provide input to system- and subsystem-level requirements and other Gateway Program USDV and Commercial Crew Office program documents.
Recommend program acceptance of requirements verification, testing, and hazards.
Review qualification test reports, anomaly resolutions, design modifications, and potential delta qualification efforts.
Review Phase III hazard reports and associated verification products, as well as spacecraft certification products such as Qualification Reports, Verification Events, Verification Completion Notices, and Final Verification Reviews.
Investigate technology development opportunities and perform infusion planning.
Perform and review system-level analyses that influence overall design and performance.
Develop the ATCS requirements verification plan and analysis package presentations.
Manage the heat load versus heat rejection matrix.
Develop integrated module and thermal control system schematics and maintain the TCS Concept of Operations.
Provide written and oral status updates through presentations or reports, and represent the Thermal Systems Manager at program and engineering meetings.
Interface with international partners and providers to develop integrated ATCS solutions.
Review commercial provider hardware development activities and advise the Thermal ATCS System Manager of areas of concern.
Travel as required to support technical reviews, testing, and exchanges.
Prepare console support products, review flight product changes, and support system operations through console support.
Perform additional duties as required.