Aerospace Integration Systems Engineer

HX5, LLC

$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree required; advanced degrees preferred with varying years of experience.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience for a Bachelor's holder, 6-15 years with a Master's, or 0-3 years with a Ph.D.
  • Experience defining and managing spacecraft interfaces.
  • Knowledge in spacecraft integration at systems and subsystems levels.
  • Familiarity with formal systems engineering processes and communication between teams.
  • Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment, showcasing high motivation for tasks.
  • Experience with NASA systems engineering preferred for familiarity with NPR 7123.1.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Space Reactor-1 Freedom Nuclear Power Module for systems engineering and integration.
  • Lead external interface management for the NPM, ensuring comprehensive traceability.
  • Develop and manage Interface Definition Documents (IDD) and Interface Requirements Documents (IRD).
  • Coordinate interface changes among NASA, industry partners, and vendors through regular meetings.
  • Track and resolve interface-related risks and issues in collaboration with the lead systems engineer.
  • Provide insight into NPM interface development and management processes.
  • Integrate mission-level planning efforts related to interface development.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance offered to eligible candidates.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans available.
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions from the company.
  • Generous paid holidays and time off policies.
  • Parental leave included for eligible employees.
  • Life insurance coverage provided as a benefit.
  • Tuition reimbursement option for further education.
  • Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts available.
  • Pet insurance is part of the benefits package.
Full Job Description
Aerospace Integration Systems Engineer
Systems Engineer IV
NASA Glenn Research Center
Brook Park, Ohio

HX5 is currently seeking an Aerospace Cybersecurity Systems Engineer to join our team in Brook Park, Ohio in support of the GEARS contract at NASA Glenn Research Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The selected candidate will support the Space Reactor-1 (SR-1) Freedom Nuclear Power Module (NPM) for Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) efforts. SR-1 is the planned NASA spacecraft that will demonstrate nuclear electric propulsion and provide a path to future higher power and longer duration missions, which will be required for missions to Mars.

The selected candidate will act as the SR-1 NPM External Interfaces Management technical lead, with the primary responsibilities:
  • Ensure complete and traceable inter-contractor interfaces and external systems interfaces.
  • Develop Interface Definition Documents (IDD) and Interface Requirements Documents (IRD)
  • Coordinate interface changes with NASA, industry partners, and vendor suppliers through regular interface working group meetings
  • Track interface risks and issues for timely resolution through the lead systems engineer
  • Maintain insight to NPM interface development and management
  • Interface to the mission level interface development and management planning efforts

The selected candidate will support the SR-1 NPM Lead Systems Engineer, and this effort is monitored by the Science and Space Technology Systems Branch at NASA GRC, which provides leadership in systems engineering to enable science and space technology programs and projects.

Required Skills:
  • Experience with defining spacecraft interfaces and their management
  • Knowledge or experience with spacecraft integration at the system and subsystems levels
  • Knowledge or experience with formal systems engineering processes
  • Excellent communication skills for interacting with the NASA team and their industry partners
  • Highly motivated and able to work independently in a high-paced dynamic environment
  • Committed to successful collaboration with the NASA team and industry partners

Desired Skills:
  • Experience with NASA systems engineering for spacecraft hardware and specifically with NPR 7123.1
  • Experience with complete life-cycle for a space flight project
  • Experience with a NASA spaceflight hardware project
  • Experience working with NASA

Education/Experience:

Completed at least a Bachelor of Science degree, from an accredited program, with the following education and experience:
  • Bachelor of Science degree and ten (10) or more years of relevant experience
  • Master of Science degree and six (6) to fifteen (15) years of relevant experience
  • Ph D. and zero (0) to three (3) years of relevant experience

Other Position Requirements:
  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
  • Must have a security clearance or the ability to obtain security clearance.


HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) plan with Company Match
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Parental Leave
  • Life Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Pet Insurance

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