ISS Command & Data Handling SMC Engineer III

Barrios Technology, a leading aerospace engineering and NASA contractor with more than 45 years of experience supporting human spaceflight and the commercial space industry, is hiring an ISS C&DH SMC Engineer to join our team in Houston, Texas. This is an exciting opportunity for an aerospace engineer, avionics engineer, or software systems engineer to work directly on the International Space Station (ISS) — one of the most complex operating spacecrafts ever built.

As a Barrios teammate supporting the Boeing Engineering and Technical Services (BETS-SWS) contract at NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC), you'll join the ISS Command and Data Handling (C&DH) team, performing requirements analysis, systems engineering, software verification and validation, and avionics interface design in direct support of NASA's human space flight programs. This role offers hands-on experience with flight software, spacecraft data systems, and space station operations alongside NASA and International Partner engineering teams.

Barrios Technology delivers innovative engineering, software, and technology integration services across NASA centers nationwide, and offers a people-focused culture built on creativity, diversity, professional growth, and work–life balance — making us a top destination for space industry careers, NASA contractor jobs, and aerospace engineering jobs in Houston.

The ISS Command & Data Handling SMC Engineer will:

• Be a member of the Boeing International Space Station (ISS) Command and Data Handling (C&DH) Team.  Job assignments will include performing architectural analysis, requirements definition, hardware and software interface definition validation and verification of requirements.
• Become familiar with the Software development and verification lifecycle for the International Space Station (ISS) and the Station Management and Control (SMC) requirements and assess the requirements with respect to the ISS Computer Software Configuration Items and the ISS Software interfaces with the International Partners and Visiting Vehicles.
• Prepare the SMC internal Data Assessment Reports (DARs) with respect to Final Qualification Testing (FQT) for each CSCI undergoing stage transition.
• Prepare SMC Reverification Agreement (RVA) and DAR documents with respect to ISS Stage Testing for stage verification.
• Assist in the assessment of Software Change Requests (SCRs)
• Support the witnessing of the Hardware Software Integration stage testing of SMC requirements.
•  Conduct system/segment level architectural analysis, subsystem design, requirements definition and verification analysis in support of changes to ISS elements/segments, avionics Orbital Replacement Unit (ORU) upgrades.
• Validate requirements by assisting with traceability analysis; review test plans, support tests, perform analysis, document and report results to validate and verify the design.
• Collaborate with the investigation of problems to provide engineering design disposition of discrepancies.
• Work with the NASA customer and ISS International Partners to support resolution of data communication and interface requirements issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

• BS/BA degree in related field from an accredited college or university, plus ten (10) years of experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Essential Requirements 

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• 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!

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.