Systems Integration Lead Engineer - GRAIL Lab

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. As NASA's largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Integration Lead Engineer - GRAIL Lab to join our team with teammate company, McLaurin Aerospace.

If selected, you will:

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert and Systems Integration Lead Engineer for the integration activities of the Gateway Ready Avionic Integration Lab (GRAIL), a critical integration effort of the Gateway Program which will return to the Moon
• Collaborate with lab personnel, partners, providers, and testing stakeholders to understand interface and testing requirements
• Leverage interface knowledge to assure lab design provides the proper interfaces and fidelity to satisfy testing objectives
• Develop expertise on lab verification efforts and ensure facility is applicable for assigned testing
• Assist in lab equipment testing, troubleshooting, and debugging to ensure equipment meets requirements and is satisfactorily integrated
• Maintain strict documentation of integration processes, equipment specifications, configurations, and testing results
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards
• Provide support to lab personnel and external customers on integrated systems and their specifications
• Continuously reassess documents, policies, and procedures for future configurations of the lab
• Participate and contribute to system requirements reviews, preliminary design reviews, and critical design reviews
• Communicate and organize to efficiently work within a team environment
• Perform other duties as required

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.

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in engineering or systems engineering
• Experience integrating complex hardware and software systems
• Troubleshooting, diagnostic, and debugging skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment
• 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 to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision
• Experience working in a team environment

Requisition Preferences:

• Knowledge of Flight Hardware and/or Flight Processes/Paperwork is a plus
• Experience with NASA processes is a plus

Why Join Our Team?

Click on the below links to view just a small sample of all that we do! Come join our team and be part of our future. We look forward to seeing you!

See What We Do

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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), when applicable
• 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 may be 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 the established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust the 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.