Systems Engineer: Space Lab Integration & RF Systems

Astrion; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

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Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Systems Engineer – Laboratory Systems Engineering & Integration (XLab) to support the development, integration, and sustained operation of XLab at NASA Johnson Space Center. The role focuses on RF communications, avionics, software integration, and interface management to enable NASA and commercial partners to test and validate complex space systems.

The successful candidate will lead SE&I across laboratory infrastructure and customer hardware, work in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5–10 years of related experience.
• Experience leading SE&I in complex hardware/software environments.
• Working knowledge of RF communications, avionics, software integration or related systems.
• Experience developing or evaluating requirements, interface definitions, integration plans, verification approaches, and trade studies.
• Ability to assess technical risks, evaluate competing requirements, and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Experience coordinating technical activities across multiple disciplines, organizations, customers, or stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and challenge assumptions when warranted.

Responsibilities

• Lead SE&I activities supporting development, implementation, and evolution of XLab capabilities and configurations.
• Coordinate integration of RF, avionics, flight/ground software, instrumentation and test equipment.
• Develop, evaluate, and maintain requirements, interface definitions, integration plans, and verification approaches.
• Evaluate compatibility of customer equipment with lab infrastructure.
• Identify dependencies, risks, constraints, and conflicts across activities.
• Support laboratory architecture, readiness assessments, troubleshooting, and resolution of challenges.
• Collaborate with configuration management to establish baselines and change control processes.
• Assess impacts of modifications on safety, continuity, and capabilities.

Skills

Systems engineering

Systems integration

RF communications

Avionics

Software integration

Technical leadership

Stakeholder communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Astrion is seeking a Systems Engineer – Laboratory Systems Engineering & Integration (XLab) to support the development, integration, and sustained operation of XLab at NASA Johnson Space Center. The role focuses on RF communications, avionics, software integration, and interface management to enable NASA and commercial partners to test and validate complex space systems.

The successful candidate will lead SE&I across laboratory infrastructure and customer hardware, work in a dynamic,