Overview

Our long-term client relationship with NASA has led to a need for a Systems Engineer (Technical Lead) – Human Space Flight (SE&I) on the Human Space Flight Technical Integration (HSFTIC) contract at Johnson Space Center (Houston, TX).

HSFTIC supports multiple human spaceflight programs by providing products and services for mission and program technical integration activities. This includes the necessary infrastructure functions for the International Space Station (ISS), Orion and Gateway programs, with the potential for supporting additional human spaceflight programs or projects via task orders.

Barrios Technology Ltd. is a woman-owned and operated small business headquartered in Houston, Texas. For over 40 years we have provided a full spectrum of engineering, operations, and related technology services in support of the aerospace community – both government and commercial. At Barrios we focus on you, the employee. We support your professional development and work to ensure that you can maintain a healthy work/life balance. Our employees are at the forefront of our decision making.

Our primary government work is with NASA and is conducted at the Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, TX and the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, AL. Barrios employees make significant contributions to our nation’s space program by providing expertise that advances our presence in low Earth orbit and lays the groundwork for future missions to the Moon through our work on the International Space Station, Orion, Gateway, and Space Launch System. Barrios employees are also actively participating in the growth of the commercial spaceflight industry through partnerships with Sierra Space, Dynetics, Northrup-Grumman, and Intuitive Machines. 

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• COLSA Corporation on the Huntsville Operations Support Center (HOSC) contract at MSFC
• Rothe Development, Inc. on the Joint Operations, Integrated Systems Technology (JOIST) Contract at JSC
• Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) Commercial Resupply Services 2 (CRS2) contract in Colorado and Houston
• Leidos Innovations on the Cargo Mission Contract (CMC)3 at JSC
• Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems (formerly Orbital ATK) on the CRS1 contract in Houston, TX and Virginia
• British Petroleum (BP) in Houston, TX
• Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies, Inc.(SGT) / KBRwyle on the Mission Systems Operations (MSOC) contract at JSC
• Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies, Inc. (SGT)/ KBRwyle on the Integrated Mission Operations Contract II (IMOC II) contract at JSC
• KBRwyle on the Fully Integrated Lifecycle Mission Support Services (FILMSS) contract at Ames Research Center
• Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) on the Technology, Engineering, and Aerospace Mission Support 3 (TEAMS 3) Contract at NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC).

Responsibilities

The Systems Engineer (Technical Lead) – Human Space Flight (SE&I) will:

• Utilize comprehensive understanding of the product life cycle to establish and lead SE&I performance initiatives for effective execution of concept trade studies, requirements management, test & verification, and modeling and analysis.
• Apply systems engineering principles and techniques to establish and lead SE&I initiatives for requirements validation, product development, product integration, requirements verification, system validation, and hardware/software product deployment.
• Lead process improvement initiatives that promote the progression of SE&I expertise within a more digitized SE&I environment which incorporates data digitization systems (DDS) including product life cycle management (PLM), requirements management (RM), and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approaches.
• Establish and lead working relationships with NASA leads, requirement owners, and commercial teammates’ key personnel to gain their advocacy in the implementation of innovative data integration solutions for performing more efficient SE&I functions.
• Mentor team members with implementation of SE&I activities such as requirements identification, verification and tracking, interface definition and Interface Control Document (ICD) development, working with design organizations and cross-functional teams, supporting development, integration, certification, and verification testing.
• Provide comprehensive, technical systems knowledge and expertise during major project milestones and project reviews to lead SE&I teams through action resolution.
• Perform all other assigned duties.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

• BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school, plus fifteen (15) years of applicable and progressive engineering experience.
• Applied knowledge of product life cycle development, sound systems engineering & integration principles, and strong working knowledge of associated engineering disciplines.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of systems engineering practices associated with the definition, design, development, verification, implementation, testing, integration, and validation of complex systems.
• Knowledge of data digitization systems (DDS), tools, or initiatives that promote the digitization of the systems engineering & integration discipline.
• Knowledge of Space Exploration programs, the International Space Station and its subsystems, along with one or more visiting vehicles and modules (Cygnus, Dragon, CST-100, Dream Chaser, HTV, Soyuz, Progress, Gateway, Axiom).
• Extensive experience with innovation or process improvements projects and initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills (in both written and verbal), integration, coordination and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with customers and stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint).

Preferences:

• INCOSE Certified System Engineering Professional (CSEP).
• Master of Science degree in Systems Engineering (MSSE).
• Working experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) software, JIRA or other similar tools.
• Working experience with data digitization software (DDS) for systems engineering.
• Working experience with DOORS requirements management software or other requirements management software.
• Working experience with Rhapsody, MagicDraw, or other systems modeling software.
• Working experience with Siemens NX or similar 3D CAD modeling suite.

Essential Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Proof of COVID – 19 vaccination status (vaccination card) will be required for employment otherwise a request for medical or religious accommodation is necessary.
• 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.

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity; for immediate consideration, apply now!

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which this position has been advertised.
• Proof of COVID – 19 vaccination status (vaccination card) will be required for employment otherwise a request for medical or religious accommodation is necessary.

Barrios Technology is an Equal Employment Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.