EHP LTV SEI Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation • Houston, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. Building on The Aerospace Corporation's reputation as a trusted, impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success, the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with market-leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customer-facing lines of business to manage and grow programs within NASA, NOAA, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors. This position will support the NASA EVA and Human Surface Mobility Program’s (EHP) Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) Project SEI team – part of the Artemis portfolio at the NASA Johnson Space Center. As part of this team, you will serve as an Systems Engineer (Project Engineer- Systems Engineering) supporting the SEI team’s Verification and Validation lead. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at Johnson Space Center in Houston TX.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, science, or another related STEM discipline
• At least 6 years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including experience in systems engineering, technical interfaces, NASA program lifecycle, and NASA program management environment
• Demonstrated success coordinating cross-functional engineering teams and integrating multi-disciplinary systems to deliver cohesive solutions for large-scale programs
• Working knowledge of NASA's program management framework, including familiarity with key milestone reviews and approval processes
• Hands-on experience utilizing in Jira, CMW, SharePoint, and Wiki platforms for technical documentation, knowledge management, and team collaboration
• Strong ability to articulate complex technical concepts, deliver compelling presentations, and provide clear recommendations to stakeholders across all organizational levels—from engineering teams to executive leadership
• Proven capability to thrive within dynamic, small core teams that drive technical strategy, facilitate discussions across large technical communities, and influence decision-making throughout the NASA enterprise
• Excellent teaming and leadership skills with an ability to work effectively across diverse teams and multidisciplinary engineering disciplines simultaneously
• Self-motivated professional with demonstrated success building and maintaining productive partnerships with customers, program offices, and key stakeholders to achieve mission objectives
• Knowledge of space flight certification frameworks and processes required to validate performance specifications, safety requirements, and mission-critical standards for human spaceflight
• Willing to travel occasionally to another work location or customer site/domestically approx. 5%
• This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in engineering, science, or another related STEM discipline
• More than 10 years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including experience in systems engineering, technical interfaces, NASA program lifecycle, and NASA program management environment
• Working knowledge of EVA systems, exploration mobility topics and current technology
• Demonstrated experience with requirements verification and validation methods, including inspection, analysis, demonstration and test
• Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of NASA's program life cycle and systems engineering processes
• Proven track record successfully leading complex technical and programmatic initiatives for NASA programs
• Demonstrated experience performing or leading NASA SEI analysis cycle tasks
• Proven ability to interact effectively with government and contractor personnel
• Experience with Commercial vendor integration and coordination

Responsibilities

• Support the LTV Project SEI office at NASA Johnson Space Center, which is responsible for the definition, development, and implementation of the LTV in support of the Artemis architecture.
• Support the Project’s Verification and Validation Lead in the following tasks:
• Attend project or program meetings and reviews to keep SE&I team informed of developments
• Review, comment, maintain, and update program level requirements
• Develop and manage project system requirements
• Lead NASA cross project interface verification
• Review Contractor verification, validation, and certification plan
• Coordinate with subject matter experts as needed in review of Contractor verification, validation, and certification plan
• Coordinate with subject matter experts on review of Contractor Integration and Test plans
• Review contractor provided verification closure notices and associated data
• Coordinate with subject matter experts as needed in review, commenting, and/or disposition of verification closure notices and associated data within contract specified time frame
• Develop project SE&I documents as needed
• Conduct CRs (external documents routed to LTV for review/comment) related to system specifications documents and work with the SE technical coordinators to ensure alignment with project needs
• Assist with project lifecycle reviews (generated slide content, present as needed)

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level