7+ years' experience in systems engineering or a related technical field.
Broad understanding of Systems Engineering Disciplines, including SE&I, ConOps Development, and Risk Assessment.
Experience in software and/or hardware testing.
Quick learner of tools and processes.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to build relationships and engage stakeholders across teams.
Responsibilities
Develop and review SR-1F Validation testing products, including test plans and closure notices.
Coordinate with system and subsystem experts across various technical disciplines.
Identify and propose solutions for problem areas in testing and validation.
Assist with resource management of hardware for integrated testing.
Review key engineering documents to support test planning.
Attend meetings and build integrated validation documentation as directed.
Perform Risk Assessments for validation objectives and test scenarios.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on pioneering projects in space exploration.
Collaborative environment with a small, dedicated team across multiple NASA centers.
Engagement with cutting-edge technology and systems.
Potential for professional growth in a high-stakes aerospace setting.
Full Job Description
This position is for an experienced systems engineer with V&V planning and/or testing execution experience. We are seeking a person passionate about space exploration, who is self-motivated and capable of working with a team to develop and execute an integrated test planning process as a Systems Engineer supporting the SR-1 Freedom Mission Validation, Testing, and Operations group. SR-1F is a pioneer project with a condensed timeline to deliver payloads to Mars orbit while demonstrating a nuclear power system which will benefit both lunar and deep space exploration. SR-1F is being developed by a small team divided among multiple NASA centers and industry partners.
Responsibilities:
Develop and review SR-1F Validation testing products, including integrated validation scenarios, detailed objectives, test plans, and closure notices using Concept of Operations documentation and coordination with SR-1F stakeholders.
Proactively coordinate with system and subsystem experts across a variety of technical disciplines such as: Guidance, navigation, and Control (GN&C), Power, Thermal, Flight Software, Avionics and Communications, Mission Systems (Control Centers), Flight Operations, etc.
Identify problem areas within testing, verification, and validation; propose and execute creative solutions to meet a compressed project schedule.
Assist with resource management of hardware (emulators, Engineering Development Units (EDUs), Ground Support Equipment (GSE), etc.) used for integrated testing.
Review Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Subsystem Specifications, Hazard Reports and other Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) data to support test planning.
Attend SR-1F Validation, Testing, and Operations meetings; build and review integrated validation and testing documentation as directed
Perform Risk Assessments for validation objectives and test scenarios to be used for test planning prioritization
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering.
7+ years' experience in systems engineering or a related technical field.
Broad understanding across Systems Engineering Disciplines. Specifically, Systems. Engineering and Integration, ConOps Development, Risk Assessment, Test. Operations, Assembly and Integration, and Test and Verification.
Software and/or hardware testing experience.
Ability to learn tools and processes quickly.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to proactively build relationships and engage stakeholders across teams and technical disciplines to identify, coordinate, and resolve integrated problems.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with large system Verification and Validation planning and execution for aerospace systems.
Knowledge of test procedure development.
Experience with the NASA Systems Development Lifecycle, Life Cycle Reviews, and associated products.
Citizenship or lawful permanent resident required due to federal position.
