Systems Engineer - Stages R&V

Amentum•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Systems Engineer will provide systems engineering, requirements management, verification and validation (RV&V) coordination, and element- and system-level integration support to the MSFC Systems Requirements, Verification & Validation Branch (EV72), supporting the Space Launch Systems (SLS) Core Stage (CS) Office and the MSFC Systems Engineering and Integration Division (EV70). The role coordinates with multiple engineering disciplines, system elements, cross-program elements, and customers, and participates in reviews, meetings, working groups, task teams, and trade studies. The engineer supports development of key systems engineering products, program and project milestones, and follow-on activities, working with SLS Core Stage customers and partners from inception through deployment to ensure stakeholder needs are met. The position leads or supports development of Core Stage element requirements and verification products; integrates technical work across disciplines and program elements; assesses contractor deliverables and verification objectives; and conducts systems engineering assessments and tasks supporting the SLS program. It also involves developing integrated schedules and tracking mechanisms, implementing Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices and tools, coordinating system-level requirements verification and validation, communicating technical issues and risks, and documenting potential risks in the NASA Risk Management System. The role is based in an office environment, with domestic U.S. travel required. The normal schedule is 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; minimal overtime may be required. Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

A degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering, or a bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline from an ABET-accredited institution.
Typically, a bachelor's degree equivalent and at least 10 years of relevant experience in systems engineering and integration, launch vehicle definition, functional design, design integration, launch vehicle performance analyses, flight evaluation planning, requirements verification, and/or requirements validation.
Experience with digital engineering tools such as DOORS Next Generation (DNG), Jira, MagicDraw (Cameo), or similar tools.
Ability to work effectively as a self-directed team member in a dynamic environment and willingness to assume a leadership role in the Core Stage systems engineering effort.
Experience developing systems requirements, verification strategies, and verification planning, and facilitating completion of verification compliance activities.
Familiarity with systems engineering policies and procedures related to verification, and experience using tools or systems to manage verification compliance data.
Demonstrated experience working across organizational boundaries and engineering disciplines to facilitate and execute program systems engineering tasks and resolve systems integration issues.
Demonstrated experience developing and delivering executive-level briefings.
Excellent oral, written, and customer-relations skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Proof of U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience providing effective technical leadership of an engineering team.
Understanding of the current SLS program and a working understanding of SLS element interfaces.
Knowledge of launch vehicle programmatic planning processes and experience overseeing prime contractor hardware production, testing, and certification efforts.
Familiarity with NASA systems engineering policies and procedures.
Familiarity with aerospace vehicles and system design.
Experience defining and managing interfaces, interface requirements, and interface verification.
MBSE certification, particularly Object Management Group (OMG)-Certified Systems Modeling Professional (OCSMP) certification.

Responsibilities

Lead or support development of Core Stage element requirements and verification products, and ensure compliance during development, testing, and evaluation of Core Stage sub-elements.
Provide technical integration across engineering disciplines, Core Stage and cross-program elements, including risk-based insight and oversight through assessment of requirements and verification activities.
Support the Core Stage Lead Systems Engineer and Engineering Discipline Lead Engineers in evaluating prime contractor deliverables, including Detailed Verification Objectives and verification of allocated end-item specification requirements.
Perform systems engineering tasks and assessments through reviews, meetings, working groups, and trade studies, and develop key systems engineering products supporting program milestones.
Develop integrated schedules and tracking mechanisms to manage work and identify risks and opportunities.
Implement Model Based Systems Engineering best practices, approaches, techniques, and tools.
Support system-level requirements verification and validation planning, execution, coordination, and integration to assure design compliance.
Communicate technical issues, risks, best practices, and lessons learned concerning products, technical positions, requirements management, and verification and validation practices.
Identify, describe, communicate, and document potential risks involving products, processes, and systems engineering interactions in the NASA Risk Management System.
Coordinate with engineering disciplines, system elements, cross-program elements, and customers, and participate in program reviews and working groups.