Systems Engineer - V&V

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Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. DESCRIPTION: The Jacobs Space Exploration Group (JSEG) a primary contractor for NASA since 1989 is comprised of 10 companies and is located at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL (ranked #1 in Best Places to Live by U.S. News). Create Your Career:Grow With UsYour growth matters to us-that's why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career.

With professional and leadership development opportunities like Team Lead Academy, education reimbursement, mentoring, and company sponsored networking events, you can take control of your own career path on your own terms with a company that believes in you. A Place Where You BelongAt Jacobs Space Exploration Group, people are at the heart of our business. We reflect a diversity of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.

We expect our people, clients, and partners to treat one another with dignity and respect. This means promoting inclusion, celebrating diversity, and appreciating the differences we all bring to our workplace. Support Your Well-BeingOur comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs, 11 paid holidays, parental leave, paid time off, employee perks and much more.

With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and possible remote a few days a week (depending on customer requirements) we'll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life-at work and at home. Responsibilities: The person in this position will provide systems engineering, requirements management, verification and validation (V&V) coordination, and element/system level integration support to the MSFC Systems Requirements, Verification & Validation Branch (EV73) for support to the Space Launch System (SLS) Stages Office element, and to the MSFC Systems Engineering and Integration Division (EV70). The successful candidate will coordinate and interface with multiple engineering disciplines, system elements, cross-program elements and customers, as well as participate in reviews, meetings, working groups, task teams, and trade studies. The candidate will supply leadership and/or support for the development of key systems engineering products including requirements specifications, support program/project milestones and subsequent activities where these products are assessed and matured.

The successful candidate will work with the SLS Stages element customers/partners from inception to deployment to ensure stakeholder needs are satisfied. System engineering support to be provided by the candidate includes the following responsibilities: Lead and/or support development of Stages element requirements and verification products and ensure compliance with these requirements during development, testing and evaluation of Stages sub-elements.

Provide technical integration with other engineering disciplines, the Stages Program element and cross-program elements, including risk-based insight/oversight through assessment of requirements and verification activities. Support the Stages Lead Systems Engineer and Engineering Discipline Lead Engineers to evaluate prime contractor deliverables, including assessments of element Detailed Verification Objectives and verification of allocated end item specification requirements. Perform systems engineering tasks and assessments to support the SLS Stages Program through reviews, meetings, working groups, trade studies and development of key systems engineering products to support program milestones.

Develop integrated schedules and other tracking mechanisms to manage the work and identify risks and opportunities. Implement Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) best practices, approaches, techniques, and tools. Provide support for requirement V&V including V&V planning, execution, coordination, and integration for system level requirements to assure design compliance.

Communicate technical issues, risks, best practices and lessons-learned related to products, technical positions, requirement management, and V&V practices and develop integrated schedules and other tracking mechanisms to manage systems engineering tasks. Here's what you'll need: Qualifications: Degree in Aerospace, Systems, or Mechanical engineering or related field is required.

Degree from an ABET-accredited university is preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a BS degree with at least 15 years of relevant experience in systems engineering and integration, launch vehicle definition, functional design, design integration, launch vehicle performance analyses, flight evaluation planning, requirement verification, and/or requirement validation. Applicants must have the following required qualifications:

Ability to function in a self-directed dynamic work environment as an effective team member, willing to assume a leadership role in the Stages systems engineering effort. Experience in developing systems requirements, verification strategies, and verification planning as well as facilitating the successful completion of verification compliance activities. Familiarity with Systems Engineering policies and procedures related to verification and experience with using tools/systems to manage verification compliance data.

Demonstrated experience working across organizational boundaries and engineering disciplines to facilitate and execute program systems engineering tasks and resolve systems integration issues. Demonstrated experience developing and delivering executive-level briefings, excellent oral, written, and customer relation skills, and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Experience with Digital Engineering Tools, such as: DOORS Next Generation, Jira, MagicDraw, or similar tools.

Applicants should also have one or more of the following desired qualifications: Demonstrated experience in effective technical leadership of an engineering team. An understanding and knowledge of the current SLS program and a working understanding of the SLS Element interfaces.

Knowledge of launch vehicle programmatic planning processes and experience performing oversight of prime contractor hardware production, test, and certification efforts. Familiarity with NASA Systems Engineering policies and procedures. Familiarity with aerospace vehicle and system design.

Experience with defining and managing interfaces, interface requirements, and interface verification. Certification in Model Based System Engineering (MBSE), particularly Object Management Group (OMG)-Certified Systems Modeling Professional (OCSMP) Certification. The Jacobs Space Exploration Group (JSEG) offers a partnership in which you can grow personally and professionally within a framework of strong leadership, competitive compensation, and rewarding career paths.

Come join our team on the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract whose work is destined to have a long-range effect on future generations! For more information on why Huntsville is known as "one of the smartest cities in the nation", check out these websites: • https://hsvchamber.org/ • www.Huntsville.org/ • https://www.movoto.com/guide/huntsville-al/moving-to-huntsville/ • https://realestate.usnews.com/places/alabama/huntsville • https://iveyhsv.com/real-estate-blog/13-reasons-why-you-should-move-to-huntsville/ Essential Functions Work Environment: General office environment.

Requires ability to interact effectively with co-workers, managers, and clients. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, and accurate communications, both verbally and in writing (50%). Travel may be necessary, but infrequent (<10%). Physical Requirements: Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at MSFC facilities to discuss technical issues (25%). Requires sitting at a desk to write reports and perform engineering task activities (25%). Work will be performed on-site at NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center (75%). Use of stairs or elevators can gain access to buildings.

Equipment and Machines: Requires ability to operate a personal computer, telephone, task related software, and other general office equipment. Attendance: Normal workday is from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday.

Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required. Other Essential Functions:

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others. Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required. #ESSCA #JSEG