Systems Engineer-Dust Mitigation

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Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer-Dust Mitigation to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

If selected you will:

• Participate in a team environment for Artemis mission development and planning, working with NASA's Human Landing System (HLS) Partners to develop plans and technology for the mitigation, control, and management of dust contamination for lunar surface exploration.
• Work will include those systems and technologies needed to prevent dust accumulation on lunar surface EVA tools and suits, as well as dust removal and control to prevent dust in the crew cabin volumes.
• Contribute to mission planning with dust mitigation and control in mind.
• Work in partnership with JSC lab facilities to conduct ground-based testing of dust mitigation and control methods and technologies using lunar simulant and simulated space environment, development space suits, and development lunar surface tools.
• Perform insight function to assess Provider progress and hardware/software adequacy through the design, development, development testing, qualification, acceptance, certification, and flight readiness for the HLS mission.
• Review/contribute to the development of HLS program documentation (plans, requirements, etc.) and relevant cross-program plans and documents (Gateway, Orion, EHP).
• Support and participate in HLS Program forums, boards, and milestone reviews as well as those of Provider(s) and relevant/significant sub-contractors.
• Also, participate in working groups and technical interchange meetings.
• Provide HLS Program management with assessment reports and summary of findings through a monthly Insight Report.
• Maintain and update the Discipline Lead Insight Plan for Dust Mitigation within Crew Compartment Office.
• Participation in cross-program analysis activities, to inform requirements maturation and assess system performance & risks on a case-by-case basis.
• Maintain a professional relationship with the NASA customer and other NASA support contractors.
• Perform other duties as required.
  
  

Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Experience with product specifications or requirements, design or hardware analysis, development of experimental or operational procedures, risk analysis, and system analysis of critical hardware.
• Prior experience working in a lab environment with development test & evaluation for engineering hardware.
• Basic knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the space hardware field, such as mechanical and electrical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, and material selection.
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles and associated documentation.
• Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Positive work-life balance
• 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term , and long-term
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Generous PTO
• 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
• Education assistance
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.

US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.