Systems Engineer - Pressurized Lunar Rover

Bastion Technologies, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k retirement plan

Flexible work schedules

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A leader in space engineering is looking for a Systems Engineer to support the pressurized lunar rover project in Houston, TX. In this role, you will lead interdisciplinary teams, manage technical risks, and collaborate with various stakeholders. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience in systems engineering. The position offers competitive benefits and a 9/80 work schedule.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recent work experience in systems engineering and vehicle integration.
• Experience with certification of human spaceflight hardware.
• Strong understanding of risk management and testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead interdisciplinary teams through all phases of the Systems Engineering model.
• Identify and manage technical risks; develop mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support post-landing activities.

Skills

Systems engineering

Risk management

Verification & Validation

Analytical skills

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Jama

IBM DOORS

Job description

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Systems Engineer - Pressurized Lunar Rover will support the space program located in Houston, TX.

This role involves close collaboration with the Lead Systems Engineer, the Project Systems Engineering team, and a wide range of internal, external, and international stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in systems engineering, integration, risk management, and verification & validation (V&V), with the flexibility to adapt as the project progresses through its lifecycle phases.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead interdisciplinary teams through all phases of the Systems Engineering "V" model.
• Coordinate technical activities to anticipate and resolve issues, optimize requirements, and develop robust design solutions.
• Identify and manage technical risks; develop mitigation strategies and assess resource needs.
• Serve as backup to the System Manager (SM), ensuring continuity of leadership and technical oversight.
• Support the SM in coordinating and covering all Landing and Recovery System (LRS) meetings and tasks.
• Provide oversight of contractor teams working on Orion systems, as directed by the SM.
• Assist in integration efforts between NASA and Prime Contractor teams for the landing system.
• Review, develop, and approve specifications, Interface Requirements Documents (IRDs), and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for subsystems including LRS, Mechanisms, Structures, GN&C, Pyrotechnics, and Propulsion.
• Review and approve verification plans and reports to ensure compliance with system requirements.
• Collaborate with Orion and Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) to support post-landing and recovery activities for the Crew Service Module (CSM) from an engineering technical authority perspective.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED

• This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Requires space industry or DoD work experience.
• Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of engineering.
• Must have 5+ years of recent work experience in systems engineering and vehicle integration.
• Proven experience in system architecture, requirements development, design trades, risk analysis, and space hardware systems analysis.
• Experience with certification of human spaceflight hardware.
• Strong understanding of risk management and testing methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and requirements management platforms (e.g., Jama, IBM DOORS, DOORS Next Gen).

DESIRED

• Experience delivering spaceflight hardware for operational missions.
• Working knowledge of NASA, JSC, and ISS engineering standards and practices, including safety and fault tolerance.
• Familiarity with NASA/JSC documentation systems and SharePoint environments.
• Prior experience participating in or supporting program-level review boards.

WORK LOCATION

• This position is located onsite and offers a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off; some travel may be required.
• Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check and some positions require clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.
• All Bastion employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented.
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
• Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
• Must be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time) and may require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.

BASTION BENEFITS

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options. We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

ABOUT BASTION

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.

WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Bastion participates in e-Verify.

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