Jacobs · 3 months ago
Systems Engineer, Pressurized Lunar Rover
United States-Texas-Houston-20331-ESCG
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expJacobs is a leading engineering solutions provider working with NASA at centers across the United States. They are seeking a passionate Systems Engineer to support the Pressurized Rover project, collaborating with various stakeholders and managing technical risks throughout the project's lifecycle.
Civil EngineeringConsultingCyber SecurityIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyInfrastructureProfessional ServicesReal Estate
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead interdisciplinary teams through all phases of the Systems Engineering “V" model
Coordinate technical activities to anticipate and resolve issues, optimize requirements, and develop robust design solutions
Identify and manage technical risks; develop mitigation strategies and assess resource needs
Serve as backup to the System Manager (SM), ensuring continuity of leadership and technical oversight
Support the SM in coordinating and covering all Landing and Recovery System (LRS) meetings and tasks
Provide oversight of contractor teams working on Orion systems, as directed by the SM
Assist in integration efforts between NASA and Prime Contractor teams for the landing system
Review, develop, and approve specifications, Interface Requirements Documents (IRDs), and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for subsystems including LRS, Mechanisms, Structures, GN&C, Pyrotechnics, and Propulsion
Review and approve verification plans and reports to ensure compliance with system requirements
Collaborate with Orion and Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) to support post-landing and recovery activities for the Crew Service Module (CSM) from an engineering technical authority perspective
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and normally possess 5-10 years of related experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution
5–10 years of experience in systems engineering and vehicle integration
Proven experience in system architecture, requirements development, design trades, risk analysis, and space hardware systems analysis
Experience with certification of human spaceflight hardware
Strong understanding of risk management and testing methodologies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint
Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and requirements management platforms (e.g., Jama, IBM DOORS, DOORS Next Gen)
Preferred
Experience delivering spaceflight hardware for operational missions
Working knowledge of NASA, JSC, and ISS engineering standards and practices, including safety and fault tolerance
Familiarity with NASA/JSC documentation systems and SharePoint environments
Prior experience participating in or supporting program-level review boards
Benefits
Excellent personal and professional career growth
9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
Much, much more!
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
Paul Friedman
CTO, StreetLight Data
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