Systems Engineer - Gateway C&T System

Overview

Our long-term client relationship with Jacobs has led to a need for a Systems Engineer - Gateway C&T System on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) contract at Johnson Space Center (Houston, TX).

 

Building on more than four decades of experience in providing innovative integration solutions for government and commercial space programs, Barrios offers an extensive range of engineering, software, and related technology integration services in support of the aerospace community. As a woman-owned and operated small business, we are a people-focused company that supports professional development, while working to ensure that you maintain a healthy work-life balance. 

 

Barrios employees actively participate in the growth of the commercial spaceflight industry through our partnerships with companies leading commercial space development, as well as successfully supporting NASA as our primary government customer. Our long history supporting Low Earth Orbit (LEO) on the International Space Station, and now Commercial LEO, lays the groundwork for future missions to the Moon through our work on Orion, Gateway, and the Space Launch System. 

Responsibilities

The Systems Engineer - Gateway C&T System will:

• Support the Gateway Avionic Communications and Tracking End-to-End Data Flow Architecture Sub-System, a critical sub-system of the Gateway Program which will return to the Moon.
• Develop and support the C&T Con-Ops refinement and design reviews.
• Support Gateway integrated analysis cycles by defining analysis objectives, reviewing analysis products, and developing program summary briefings.
• Lead integration meetings with C&DH.
• Refine interface control documents.
• Develop verification objectives and requirements in support of Gateway communications, and Human Lander communications.
• Participate in Systems Integrations Forum.
• Participate in Gateway Fault Management Working Group.
• Participate and contribute to system requirements reviews, preliminary design reviews and critical design reviews.
• Perform and review system level architecture trade studies and analyses that will influence the overall design and performance requirements.
• Work with team members and leads to identify risks, develop risk statements, and plan risk responses with mitigation strategies.
• Work and present schedule and progress to customers and boards/panels.
• Perform other duties as required.

 

Qualifications

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

 

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

 

• BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited Engineering school.

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• BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited Engineering school, plus two (2) years of experience in the field or in a related area.

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• BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school, plus five (5) years of experience in the field or in a related area.

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• BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school, may be expected to have a related Master's Degree, plus ten (10) years of experience in the field or in a related area.

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• BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school, may be expected to have a related Master's or higher degree, plus fifteen (15) years of experience in the field or in a related area.

 

• Knowledge and understanding of Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) processes, methodologies, tools and technologies.
• Knowledge of test principles, tools, and processes needed to develop test requirements.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the space hardware field, such as mechanical and electrical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, and material selection.
• Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings.
• Able to organize and prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Must have good communication and organizational skills and the ability to work in a team environment.

Preferences:

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited engineering school
• Knowledge of Flight Hardware and/or Flight Processes/Paperwork
• Experience with NASA processes

 

Essential Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol as outlined in our Drug Free Workplace policy.
• Applicant selected may be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Work may involve sitting for extended periods.
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.
• Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.
• Generally an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
• 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 when required.
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must put forward a 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.
• This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed.

 Don't miss out on this great opportunity; for immediate consideration, apply now!

 

Barrios Technology is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in several states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.

 

Barrios Technology is an Equal Employment Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Employment Type: OTHER