Mclaurin Aerospace · 4 weeks ago
Systems Engineer, Pressurized Lunar Rover
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expMclaurin Aerospace is focused on human space exploration and innovative engineering solutions. They are seeking a Systems Engineer for the Pressurized Lunar Rover to lead interdisciplinary teams and manage technical activities for NASA's deep space exploration projects.
AerospaceTest and Measurement
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)
US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required
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
Competitive pay
Positive work-life balance
100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
11 paid holidays annually
Generous PTO
401k after 12 months of service with employer match
Education assistance
Relocation assistance (if applicable)
Company
Mclaurin Aerospace
Mclaurin Aerospace expertise in the development, certification and flight test of aerospace vehicles with end-to-end design and analysis.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Rhonda Mclaurin
President and CEO
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