Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related STEM discipline.
Minimum of 5 years experience as a systems engineer or in a closely related field.
Experience in human spaceflight, particularly with early life-cycle projects and mission integration.
Knowledge of systems engineering principles and product life cycle development.
Strong communication skills for technical coordination and presentations.
Ability to collaborate with NASA leadership and external stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
Responsibilities
Provide technical systems expertise during major project milestones and reviews.
Develop and review operations concepts for commercial destination providers.
Integrate overall CDO MI&O team positions on technical issues and proposed changes.
Coordinate with stakeholders for integration on technical topics and actions.
Establish relationships with NASA leads, system managers, and commercial partners.
Lead resolution of technical issues requiring cross-disciplinary integration.
Assist in executing programmatic technical forums and chairing specific issue discussions.
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
HSA/FSA Accounts
Life & Disability Insurance
Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Full Job Description
In this role, you will work directly within the Commercial Destination Office (CDO) Mission Integration & Operations (MI&O) team, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of commercial human spaceflight. You will drive cross-organizational systems integration activities, evaluate operations concepts for commercial space destinations, and guide technical consensus across NASA leadership, commercial partners, and international stakeholders during early life-cycle project phases.
Responsibilities
The Systems Engineer will be responsible for:
Milestone & Review Support: Provide technical systems knowledge and expertise during major project milestones and reviews to ensure systems meet operational needs and supportability requirements.
Operations Concepts & Products: Develop and review operations concepts and associated products for commercial destination providers.
CDO Position Development: Develop and integrate overall CDO MI&O team positions and responses on technical issues, assessments of proposed changes, and actions moving forward to control boards and panels.
Stakeholder Coordination: Integrate and coordinate with other stakeholders to provide overall integration on individual technical topics and actions.
Relationship Management: Establish working relationships with NASA leads, system managers, commercial teammates, and international partners to lead systems integration activities.
Cross-Disciplinary Issue Resolution: Lead the resolution of technical issues internal to the CDO relating to systems issues that require integration of multiple disciplines or organizations as required.
Technical Forums: Assist the CDO management team in the execution, conduct, and integration of programmatic technical forums, including leading and chairing splinter forums to resolve and integrate specific technical issues as required.
General Duties: Perform other systems engineering and integration duties as required to support the CDO mission.
Qualifications
Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related STEM discipline from an accredited university. (Additional education and experience will be evaluated in final labor category and compensation decisions).
Minimum of 5 years experience as a systems engineer or closely related field
Demonstrated professional experience in human spaceflight, specifically working on early life-cycle projects doing mission integration and/or operations planning.
Applied knowledge of systems engineering principles, product life cycle development, and configuration control board processes.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with proven capabilities in technical coordination, integration, and presentations.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with customers, NASA leadership, and external stakeholders.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
Preferences:
Experience working directly with NASA programs (such as Commercial LEO Development, ISS, Gateway, or Orion).
Familiarity with NPR 7123.1 (NASA Systems Engineering Processes and Requirements).
INCOSE Systems Engineering certification or advanced degree in Systems Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline.
Experience with digital engineering tools, requirements management software (DOORS, DNG), or workflow management platforms (JIRA, Confluence).
Essential Requirements
Applicants must be U.S. citizens
Post-offer applicants and employees are subject to both scheduled and random drug testing.
Applicant selected may be subject to government security investigation
Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required.
Must be able to work effectively in a team atmosphere.
Must put forward professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
This position may require some travel to other installations as needed.
Compensation & Benefits
ARES Benefits:
ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full-time employees may participate in:
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
HSA/FSA Accounts
Life & Disability Insurance
Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off & Holidays
About ARES Corporation
ARES Corporation is a privately held company that provides engineering, project management, risk management, and technology solutions for clients in the aerospace and defense industries. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. ARES Corporation has worked on a variety of projects, including the development of the Orion spacecraft for NASA and the design of the Air Force's next-generation bomber. The company has also provided support for the Department of Defense and other government agencies.
