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Jacobs · 9 hours ago

Systems Engineer – Communications and Navigation

United States-Alabama-Huntsville-20320-MSFC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Jacobs is a company that emphasizes growth and inclusivity, and they are seeking a Systems Engineer to support Communication and Navigation system integration for the Space Launch Systems Program. This role involves providing engineering and liaison functions, coordinating with various teams, and ensuring successful integration of payloads with other SLS elements.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide systems engineering and interface integration support to the MSFC Integrated Systems and Element Operability Team for Space Launch System (SLS) Integrated Spacecraft/Payload Integration Element (ISPE) design and integration

Support performed includes, but is not limited to interface design definition, requirements development, and verification planning

Coordinate and interface with MSFC Customer, Spacecraft/Payload Integration & Evolution (SPIE), and SLS project teams and payload customers as well as participating in reviews, meetings (i.e. team/discipline, TIMs, teleconferences, etc.), working groups

Perform thorough technical assessments of proposed Interface Control Document Changes to understand the impacts imposed by modifications

Prepare for and provide console staffing for Vehicle Processing, Launch Countdown, and Flight phases

Generate and coordinate interface requirements documentation to ensure the necessary and complete integration of the payloads to other SLS Elements

Identify and communicate risks associated with interface requirements via the NASA Risk Management System

Manage analyses, trade studies, and decision packages developed for payloads and provide feedback and technical recommendations (written and/or verbal) in support of the SPIE Element Chief Engineer or the Element Lead Systems Engineer

Use SE&I experience and Communication/Navigation system knowledge to develop cross-program products and prepare inputs to segment products

Qualification

Systems EngineeringAerospace Systems IntegrationRequirements DevelopmentMicrosoft Office SuiteTechnical DocumentationInterpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsTeam PlayerSelf-Motivated

Required

Degree in Engineering or related field is required

Typically the educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D., with a minimum of 0 years' experience, master's with at least 3 years' experience or a BS with at least 5 years' experience

Experience with Systems Engineering as a discipline, to include development of requirements, requirement allocation, and development of verification plans, verification objectives, verification matrices, and verification implementation

Experience in the development, integration, and implementation of complex aerospace/space systems

Experience reading and working with engineering drawings, interface control documents, configuration documents, or other technical documentation

Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, customer relation skills, and presentation skills are required

Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook)

Personnel are required to be self-motivated, effective team players familiar with working in a dynamic work environment who are willing to assume a Systems Integration role in this SLS systems design and definition effort

Evidence of the following experience will be used to identify suitable candidates for this position: Experience in requirements, plans, and procedures development and experience in the execution of ground operations for spacecraft or launch vehicle flight hardware and systems

An understanding of launch vehicle systems definition, functional requirement development, and/or design integration

Experience supporting payload integration or the development of payload integration requirements supporting the Space Shuttle, ISS, or unmanned launch vehicles

Experience with NASA and/or MSFC spacecraft or launch vehicle development, processing, ground operations, and ground support equipment

Experience in the definition and documentation of payload design and interface requirements, payload accommodations and payload services

Personnel with an understanding of the NASA systems engineering policies and procedures, and familiarity with the SLS Program have preference

Spacecraft and/or space payloads related and/or launch vehicle integration or operations related experience

Knowledge of NASA Communication and Navigation system integration for the NASA Artemis missions

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required