Bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus 10 years of authoritative systems engineering experience
Expertise in systems verification processes, including architecture and validation of complex systems
Strong communication skills for influencing executive decisions and technical strategies
Experience mentoring engineers at junior levels, focusing on skill development
Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary teams and cross-program initiatives
Proficient in Microsoft Office with knowledge of engineering toolsets
Responsibilities
Provide leadership for developing and maintaining verification architectures across programs
Integrate program requirements in collaboration with contractors and NASA teams
Conduct trade studies and manage requirements throughout the product lifecycle
Identify and mitigate technical and programmatic risks, guiding teams in effective risk management
Lead the integration of interface requirements and control documents
Drive process improvements to enhance systems engineering expertise
Shape system verification and validation strategies ensuring program alignment
Benefits
Collaborative work environment promoting teamwork and cooperation
Opportunities for professional development and mentoring
Involvement in high-impact engineering projects
Engagement with NASA and commercial partners
Potential for innovative investments and career growth opportunities
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
The Systems Verification Integrator will:
Provide enterprise level leadership for test, planning, development, review, and maintenance of requirements and verification architectures, establishing approaches that influence multiple programs
Integrate the Orion program's Operations and Maintenance Requirements and Specifications in collaboration with external contractors, NASA team, and influence decision making
Build an understanding of the product life cycle to perform concept trade studies, requirements management, test & verification, and modeling and analysis
Anticipate and identify technical, programmatic, and organizational risks; develop strategic risk frameworks; and coach teams in robust risk planning and execution
Lead the integration of Interface Requirements Documents and Interface Control Documents for the Orion program, notably in the interface with the Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) program
Lead mission level architecture trade studies and analyses that influence system verification design across hardware, software, and operations domains.
Lead process improvement initiatives that promote the progression of SE&I expertise within a more digitized SE&I environment, promoting modernization and integration across programs
Leverage systems engineering principles and techniques to establish and perform systems integration activities such as requirements management, architectural design, author and review technical and engineering documents, memos, and presentations, and perform model-based systems engineering
Define and oversee requirements strategies and establish working relationships with NASA leads, system managers, commercial teammates, and international partners to lead systems integration activities
Operate as a peer technical authority to program leadership, providing independent technical insight, resolving complex issues, and shaping long term technical direction
Maintain and elevate strategic relationships with NASA executives, commercial customers, and partner organizations, proactively identifying capability gaps and positioning Barrios to address them
Define system test and verification philosophies and strategies across efforts, ensuring alignment with program level verification and validation objectives
Proactively identify enterprise-wide capability needs and lead cross-organizational initiatives, process improvements, and innovative investments
Perform additional high impact assignments that build institutional knowledge and advance Barrios' engineering and verification integration capabilities.
Provide technical systems knowledge and expertise during major project milestones and reviews to ensure systems can meet operational needs and supportability requirements
Perform other duties as required
Qualifications
Required Education/Experience/Skills:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, plus ten (10) years of systems engineering experience with recognized authority across multiple domains
Demonstrated subject matter authority in systems verification processes including requirements, architecture, design, integration, and verification/validation of complex systems
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence executive level engineering decisions and articulate technical differentiation to customers and business development organizations
Experience mentoring and developing L1 and L2 engineers, operating at a coaching and capability building level
Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary teams and cross program initiatives, including technical direction, partnerships, toolset decisions, and capability investments
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong familiarity with enterprise engineering toolsets
Preferences:
Experience supporting Human Space Exploration programs (ISS, Orion, Commercial LEO, or similar) at a mission architecture enterprise verification and integration level
Familiarity with NASA, DoD, and aerospace lifecycle and review processes, with ability to engage effectively at executive and chief engineer levels
Experience driving adoption of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), SysML 2.0, and digital engineering methodologies across programs
Demonstrated leadership in architecture, development, and integration of complex hardware/software systems
Experience guiding design, assembly, verification, testing, and operation of space hardware; recognized for depth of institutional knowledge in flight hardware development
Expertise in concept development, CONOPS, architecture definition, and V&V strategy at the organizational scale
Deep understanding of space system certification processes and experience shaping certification strategies
Familiarity with Design for Sustainment and ability to influence long term sustainment focused engineering decisions
Experience with NASA JSC Flight Hardware Life Cycle, Certification, and Engineering processes, including mentoring others in navigating them
Working knowledge of NASA, JSC, and ISS standards, including safety, fault tolerance, and specialized engineering disciplines
Strong foundational knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, design documentation, materials, and engineering toolsets, with ability to mentor others across disciplines
Familiarity with NASA/JSC documentation systems, SharePoint environments, and typical SE software products
INCOSE CSEP certification or equivalent
Master's degree in systems engineering or related discipline
Essential Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
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.
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