Mobile Servicing Systems (Mss) Robotics System Engineer

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!     

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. Jacobs is NASA's largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. 

Our long-term client relationship with NASA has led to a need for a Systems Engineer to support projects for the Mobile Servicing System (MSS) Subsystem Manager (SM). The selected candidate will join our team with JETS II Teammate Company, Bastion Technologies, Inc.

The MSS Robotics Systems Engineer will:

• Perform the duties of a mid-level or senior-level engineer with responsibilities of supporting the robotics system engineering team in effort to integrate space station hardware with the International Space System (ISS).
• Participate as a member of the robotics system engineering team to provide "cradle to grave" engineering support services for requirements definition, design, integration, test, verification, and on-orbit operations of hardware for ISS utilization customers and ISS system providers requiring robotic support for handling their payloads on-orbit.
• Duties include:
  • Establish robotic requirements for the MSS end user;
  • Provide consulting assistance to the MSS end user to properly apply those requirements to their system design;
  • Provide analytical support of the end user's system design for identifying potential non-standard services (e.g., robotic testing at Johnson Space Center facilities);
  • Provide consulting assistance to the MSS end user to understand verification processes so they can provide necessary and sufficient evidence for successful verification closures;
  • Provide technical analysis and approval of verification data submittals;
  • Provide technical support for programmatic forums, including participating in ISS boards and panels, regular project tag-ups and reviews;
  • Provide technical support to identify and resolve robotic related technical and safety issues for ground processing, flight environments, visiting vehicle operations, and on-orbit robotic transfer;
  • Provide technical support to the MSS SM to review programmatic documentation and identify impacts to robotics;
  • Provide technical support for resolution of robotic related issues during design, test, and on-orbit operations of payloads and visiting vehicles.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requisition Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Experience or course work in robotics system requirements, design, development, and test

Qualifications:

• BS degree from an accredited engineering school and ten (10) years of direct engineering experience, or a MS degree from an accredited engineering school and eight (8) years of direct engineering experience, or Ph.D. and four (4) years of direct engineering experience.
• Experience or course work in:
  • Hardware/software integration and test
  • Systems engineering
  • System verification
  • Robotics analysis
• Highly effective communication skills, including verbal and technical writing
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Ability to work in a dynamic, rapidly changing engineering environment with demanding customers on a compressed schedule.
• NASA Mission Evaluation Room support

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In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions
Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.