Gateway HALO Systems Engineer

Our long-term client relationship has led to a need for an Gateway HALO Systems Engineer on the Human Space Flight Technical Integration Contract (HSFTIC) at Johnson Space Center (Houston, TX).

Building on more than four decades of experience in providing innovative integration solutions for government and commercial space programs, Barrios offers an extensive range of engineering, software, and related technology integration services in support of the aerospace community. As a woman-owned and operated small business, we are a people-focused company that supports professional development, while working to ensure that you maintain a healthy work-life balance. 

Barrios employees actively participate in the growth of the commercial spaceflight industry through our partnerships with companies leading commercial space development, as well as successfully supporting NASA as our primary government customer. Our long history supporting Low Earth Orbit (LEO) on the International Space Station, and now Commercial LEO, lays the groundwork for future missions to the Moon through our work on Orion, Gateway, and the Space Launch System. 

The Gateway HALO Systems Engineer will:

• Provide technical systems knowledge and expertise during major project milestones and reviews to ensure systems can meet operational needs and supportability requirements. This may include managing DRD delivery, entrance criteria, success criteria, and requests for action.
• Apply systems engineering principles and techniques to establish and perform systems integration activities such as requirements management, architectural design, and author and review technical and engineering documents, memos, and presentations.
• Manage updates to the Gateway HALO (Habitation and Logistics Outpost) Systems Requirements Document (SRD).
• Perform requirements gap analyses and support process of reviewing and dispositioning requirement deviations.
• Establish verification approval process.
• Establish working relationships with NASA leads, system managers, commercial teammates, and international partners to lead systems integration activities.
• Provide technical expertise and give technical presentations in major project milestones, boards, and panels.
• Perform other duties as required.

This position is posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate’s experience, position requirements and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised. 

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school, plus five (5) years of appropriate work experience.
                                                                          -OR-
  Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school, plus ten (10) years of appropriate work experience.
• Applied knowledge of product life cycle development, sound systems engineering & integration principles, and strong working knowledge of associated engineering disciplines.
• Applied working knowledge of systems engineering practices associated with the definition, design, development, verification, implementation, testing, integration, and validation of complex systems.
• 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 System Engineering Professional Certification.
• Master of Science degree in Systems Engineering or equavelent engineering.
• Knowledge of systems, tools, or initiatives that promote the digitization of the systems engineering & integration discipline, such as requirements management software (DOORS, DNG, JAMA, etc.), workflow management software (JIRA, Confluence, etc.), model based systems engineering softare (Cameo, MagicDraw, etc.), or other digital tools (SharePoint, Confluence, etc.)
• Working experience with Human Space Exploration programs (Gateway, ISS, Orion, etc.).
• Experience with innovation or process improvements projects and initiatives.
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks concurrently.

Essential Requirements 

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol as outlined in our Drug Free Workplace policy.
• 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!

Barrios Technology is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in several states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.

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.