Systems Engineer - Dust Mitigation

Our long-term client relationship with Jacobs has led to a need for a Systems Engineer - Dust Mitigation on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) contract 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. 

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. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer-Dust Mitigation to join the team with Barrios, a teammate company.

The Systems Engineer - Dust Mitigation will:

• Participate in a team environment for Artemis mission development and planning, working with NASA's Human
  Landing System (HLS) Partners to develop plans and technology for the mitigation, control, and management of dust
  contamination for lunar surface exploration.
• Work will include those systems and technologies needed to prevent dust accumulation on lunar surface EVA tools and
  suits, as well as dust removal and control to prevent dust in the crew cabin volumes.
• Contribute to mission planning with dust mitigation and control in mind.
• Work in partnership with JSC lab facilities to conduct ground-based testing of dust mitigation and control methods and
  technologies using lunar simulant and simulated space environment, development space suits, and development lunar
  surface tools.
• Perform insight function to assess Provider progress and hardware/software adequacy through the design, development,
  development testing, qualification, acceptance, certification, and flight readiness for the HLS mission.
• Review/contribute to the development of HLS program documentation (plans, requirements, etc.) and relevant crossprogram
  plans and documents (Gateway, Orion, EHP).
• Support and participate in HLS Program forums, boards, and milestone reviews as well as those of Provider(s) and
  relevant/significant sub-contractors.
• Also, participate in working groups and technical interchange meetings.
• Provide HLS Program management with assessment reports and summary of findings through a monthly Insight Report.
• Maintain and update the Discipline Lead Insight Plan for Dust Mitigation within Crew Compartment Office.
• Participation in cross-program analysis activities, to inform requirements maturation and assess system performance &
  risks on a case-by-case basis.
• Maintain a professional relationship with the NASA customer and other NASA support contractors.
• Perform other duties as required.

(RETAIN IF TRUE) 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:  (FORMAT OF VARYING LEVEL SHOWN BELOW -- only use if multiple levels appies)

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school plus a minimum of 2 - 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area. 

                                                                                                          -OR-

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school, plus (5) years of experience in the field or a related area

                                                                                                          -OR-

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school, may be expected to have a related Master's Degree, plus  (10) years of related experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• Experience with product specifications or requirements, design or hardware analysis, development of experimental or
  operational procedures, risk analysis, and system analysis of critical hardware.
• Prior experience working in a lab environment with development test & evaluation for engineering hardware.
• Basic knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the space hardware field, such as
  mechanical and electrical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, and material selection.
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles and associated documentation.
• Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.

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.