Systems Engineer - Mission Integration

Mclaurin Aerospace

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Background Investigation, Communication Skills, Database Programming, Diversity, Insurance, Knowledge Transfer, Life Insurance, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Reviews, Product Support, Project/Program Coordination, Publications, Reverse Engineering, System Integration (SI), System Operations, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical Support, Testing, United States Citizen, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
5 days ago

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer - Mission Integration to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

If selected you will:

  • Develop and maintain a mission activity database and related system mapping products to support integrated mission analysis
  • Build end-to-end mission and system mappings across multiple elements and interfaces
  • Develop and organize state-table-based system mapping products to support analysis and planning
  • Support preparation of technical products for major integration reviews and milestone assessments
  • Translate engineering and operational concepts into structured, traceable analytical products
  • Reverse engineer existing technical information, workflows, and system relationships as needed
  • Coordinate with program leads, analysts, and technical stakeholders to refine product content and approach
  • Receive initial knowledge transfer and handoff support, then transition into growing ownership of the product
  • Work across subsystem interfaces to ensure mission activities and operational relationships are accurately represented
  • Support a fast-paced development timeline with near-term product delivery expectations

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.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
  • Experience in systems engineering integration and interface management
  • Background spanning engineering and operations/test environments
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and execute with limited direction
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work from incomplete or evolving information
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate across technical teams

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting complex aerospace, flight, or mission-oriented systems
  • Experience with test and verification, operations integration, or mission analysis activities
  • Experience developing system logic, operational flow products, state representations, or database-driven engineering products
  • Ability to quickly understand subsystem relationships and build technically sound mappings across a larger integrated system
  • Experience supporting technical review products and milestone-driven engineering efforts

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Positive work-life balance
  • 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
  • 11 paid holidays annually
  • Generous PTO
  • 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
  • Education assistance
  • Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.

US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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