Systems Engineer for the Space Launch Systems
About The Position
The Senior Systems Engineer supports NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) Upper Stage program office at Marshall Space Flight Center under the Amentum ESSCA contract. The role plans and performs systems engineering, development, assembly, test, verification, certification, and integration activities for the SLS Upper Stage for Artemis IV and subsequent missions. It also supports implementation of requirements for ARTEMIS and MAESTRO software, including design, development, integration, and testing with Upper Stage partners, and facilitates integration between Core Stage and Upper Stage test and integration facilities. The position works with program-office personnel and software, hardware, and facility development teams to support integration and test facilities (IATF), emulators, and related systems throughout development, operation, verification, and validation. It supports verification and validation planning and execution, ensures test systems and equipment are controlled and validated, analyzes test data, traces results to requirements, tracks progress and timelines, and produces project deliverables and status reports. These activities continue as the launch vehicle architecture matures and the SLS program progresses through program phases, reviews, and schedule milestones. The work is primarily in an office environment, with domestic travel. The normal workday is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; minimal overtime may be required. The employee must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Requirements
- Degree in Aerospace, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Experience equivalent to a Ph.D. with at least 4 years of experience, a master’s degree with at least 8 years of experience, or a bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years of experience.
- Define simulation system-level requirements and software requirements.
- Create verification and validation plans, protocols, and reports.
- Experience with design, development, and operation of Hardware-In-the-Loop (HWIL) integration and test facilities.
- Excellent communication, technical writing, and presentation skills.
- Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to operate a personal computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and general office equipment.
Nice To Haves
- A degree from an ABET-accredited university is preferred.
- Systems engineering experience supporting hardware and software integration, requirements development, verification and validation, and testing.
- Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing, avionics testing, flight software, launch vehicle simulations, or avionics systems engineering.
- Experience with test system certification and simulation software accreditation.
- Experience maintaining avionics integration labs and deployed emulator systems.
- Experience evaluating avionics models used in HWIL systems.
- Experience defining processes and procedures for the full life cycle of HWIL integration and test facilities and deployed emulator systems.
- Familiarity with NASA Systems Engineering policies and procedures is desired.
Responsibilities
- Perform or coordinate systems engineering activities, including trade studies and analysis, requirements definition and traceability, requirements allocation and verification, interface definition, system integration and test, and design verification and validation.
- Ensure requirements and specifications can be verified and validated, including consideration of risk mitigations, usability, and NASA requirements.
- Work with the SLS Upper Stage program office and IATF software, hardware, and facility development personnel on system configurations, operations, verification, and validation.
- Assist the project verification and validation team by defining and delivering project deliverables.
- Identify data needed to objectively demonstrate that product configurations meet requirements and customer needs.
- Ensure test systems and equipment are appropriately validated and controlled.
- Review and analyze IATF system test data, record pass/fail results and conclusions, and trace results to requirements.
- Measure and report progress toward verification and validation completion; summarize work performed, data reviewed, and conclusions reached.
- Support development testing to characterize designs and understand trade-offs.
- Create or contribute to verification and validation plans, protocols, and reports; execute plans and protocols; and resolve deviations.
- Manage timelines for verification and validation activities and generate status reports.
- Support design, development, integration, and testing of ARTEMIS and MAESTRO software requirements with Upper Stage partners.
- Facilitate integration between SLS Core Stage and Upper Stage test and integration facilities.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) matching
- Educational reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tax-saving options
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Pet insurance
- Wellness programs
- Employee perks
- Career development opportunities, including mentoring and company-sponsored networking events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
