xEVA Systems Engineer

Barrios Technology • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Barrios Technology is seeking an xEVA Systems Engineer to support NASA’s deep space exploration pursuits. The role applies systems engineering principles and techniques to establish and perform systems integration activities for the xEVA Program, particularly the spacesuit project. The engineer integrates verification and validation plans, interface requirements documents, and interface control documents, and authors and reviews integrated technical and engineering documentation informed by NASA human spaceflight program life cycles.

The position establishes working relationships with NASA leads, system managers, commercial teammates, and international partners. It also provides technical systems expertise at project milestones and reviews, leads SE&I teams through action resolution, and mentors team members on systems engineering and integration activities. The work is generally in an office environment but may include work inside or outside depending on the task, and may involve commuting or travel to other installations. The position requires U.S. citizenship and successful completion of a U.S. government background investigation; selected applicants may also need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school.
• Ten years of appropriate work experience.
• Applied knowledge of product life cycle development and systems engineering practices.
• Strong working knowledge of systems engineering practices for defining, designing, developing, verifying, implementing, testing, integrating, and validating complex systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, integration, coordination, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with customers and stakeholders.
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information if subject to a government security investigation.
• Ability to sit for extended periods.
• May need to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Sufficient mobility to enter test-facility areas when necessary.
• Regular attendance in accordance with the established work schedule.
• Ability to work outside the normal schedule and adjust hours for peak periods and surge requirements when required.
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere and demonstrate professional behavior that enhances productivity, teamwork, and cooperation.
• Appropriate grooming and dress that do not impose a safety risk or hazard.
• May be required to commute and travel to other installations as needed.
• Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.

Nice To Haves

• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional Certification.
• Master of Science degree in Systems Engineering or equivalent engineering.
• Knowledge of systems, tools, or initiatives that promote digitization of systems engineering and integration, such as requirements management software (DOORS, DNG, JAMA), workflow management software (JIRA, Confluence), model-based systems engineering software (Cameo, MagicDraw), or other digital tools.
• Working experience with human space exploration programs such as Artemis, ISS, Orion, EHP, Gateway, or Moon Base.
• Experience with innovation or process-improvement projects and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Apply systems engineering principles and techniques to establish and perform systems integration activities.
• Manage integration of Verification and Validation Plans, Interface Requirements Documents, and Interface Control Documents for the xEVA Program, particularly the spacesuit project.
• Perform xEVA system integration activities informed by the NASA human spaceflight program life cycle, including authoring and reviewing integrated technical and engineering documents.
• Establish and lead working relationships with NASA leads, system managers, commercial teammates, and international partners to perform systems integration activities.
• Mentor team members in SE&I activities, including requirements identification, verification and validation, requirements tracking, interface definition and ICD development, collaboration with design organizations and cross-functional teams, and support for development, integration, certification, and verification testing.
• Provide technical systems knowledge and expertise during major project milestones and project reviews, and lead SE&I teams through action resolution.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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