Vehicle Systems Integration Engineer

ARES Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

ESOP

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

ARES Corporation in Houston invites engineers to join the VIPER team supporting ISS program's System Engineering and Integration. You will perform analyses in support of visiting vehicle requirements, energy balance, and power transfer, including end-of-life studies.

You will also mentor teammates, deliver management briefings, and collaborate with international partners on integrated space vehicle requirements and trajectory considerations.

Qualifications

• Experience with ISS systems architecture and flight environments.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work proactively in a team and mentor others.
• Experience supporting NASA programs or similar aerospace projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis in support of ISS visiting vehicle requirements and energy balance.
• Coordinate power transfer and docking/berthing related analyses for ISS operations.
• Develop system integration work with international/commercial partners and provide briefings.

Skills

ISS systems knowledge

Orbital dynamics understanding

Technical writing & communication

Teamwork & mentoring

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Python/engineering analysis

NASA support experience

Education

Bachelors in aerospace engineering

Masters in aerospace related engineering

Tools

Python

Visual Basic

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Support the International Space Station Program's (ISSP) office of System Engineering and Integration as a member of the Vehicle Integrated Performance Environments and Resources (VIPER) team

Responsibilities:

• Full time position will perform analysis in support of integrated visiting vehicle requirements associated with ISS dynamic operations, energy balance analysis & power transfer coordination as well as various ISS end-of-life special studies. In this multi-disciplinary role, you will develop skills in systems integration involving several international/commercial partners while also being called on to perform team mentoring, management briefings and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Technical and operational knowledge of ISS systems architecture, structures, flight schedules and environments
• Understanding of LEO orbital dynamics/conditions, spacecraft navigation/control and docking/berthing limits
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills Ability to work effectively in a proactive team environment
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel & Power Point) Strong organization skills, attention to detail and excellent follow-through skills Experience using visual basic or python for engineering analysis
• Previous NASA support experience

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with NASA flight rules, NASA hazard/safety databases Experience with JAMA/ASDB applications
• Understanding of visiting vehicle and ISS thruster hardware/software capabilities
• Experience analyzing space for jettison/deployment events, visiting vehicle traffic and reboost operations
• Experience integrating ISS visiting vehicles requirements for trajectory, GNC and propulsion in support of rendezvous and departure operations
• Master's degree in aerospace related engineering

Education:

• Bachelor's degree of aerospace, mechanical or electrical engineering

ARES Benefits:

ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full time employees may participate in:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• ESOP
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

ARES is an equal opportunity employer and complies with E-Verify. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. ARES shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).