Orion Cabin Integration Engineer

ARES is seeking an engineer to support NASA’s Orion Program as a Cabin Integration Engineer onsite at Kennedy Space Center (KSC).  The Orion Program is part of the Moon to Mars initiative that will return astronauts to the lunar surface and prepare for a trip to Mars.  The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal oversight, proactively take initiative, and maintain a high level of attention to detail in all tasks. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, a willingness to ask questions and seek clarification when needed, and the capability to adapt in a dynamic environment. The candidate must be comfortable collaborating across teams and communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences. 

Responsibilities

The Orion Cabin Integration Engineer will:

• Apply systems engineering principles and techniques to establish and perform systems integration activities such as requirements management, architectural design, author and review technical and engineering documents, memos, and presentations, and perform model-based systems engineering
• Manage the integration of Interface Requirements Documents and Interface Control Documents for the Orion program, notably in the interface with the Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) program
• Integrate the Orion program's Operations and Maintenance Requirements and Specifications in collaboration with external contractors and the NASA team
• Utilize comprehensive understanding of the NASA human spaceflight program life cycle to perform Orion system integration activities, such as authoring and reviewing integrated technical and engineering documents
• Establish working relationships with NASA leads, system managers, commercial teammates, and international partners to lead systems integration activities
• Provide technical systems knowledge and expertise during major project milestones and reviews to ensure systems can meet operational needs and supportability requirements
• Incorporate process improvement initiatives that promote the progression of SE&I expertise within a more digitized SE&I environment
• Build an understanding of the product life cycle to perform concept trade studies, requirements management, test & verification, and modeling and analysis
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

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

 Required Education/Experience/Skills:

• BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited Engineering school, plus five (5) years of appropriate work experience
• Applied working knowledge of product life cycle development, systems engineering & integration principals associated with the definition, design, development, verification, implementation, testing, integration, and validation of complex systems
• Excellent communication skills (in both written and verbal), integration, coordination, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with customers and stakeholders
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks concurrently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint)

 Preferred Education/Experience/Skills:

• Project management or other leadership experience
• INCOSE System Engineering Professional Certification
• Master of Science degree in Systems Engineering or equivalent engineering
• Knowledge of systems, tools, or initiatives that promote the digitization of the systems engineering discipline, such as requirements management software (DOORS, DNG, JAMA, etc.), workflow management software (JIRA, Confluence, etc.), model based systems engineering software (Cameo, MagicDraw, etc.), or other digital tools (SharePoint, Confluence, etc.)
• Experience with innovation or process improvements projects and initiatives
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks concurrently

Essential Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation
• Pass a drug test
• Work may involve sitting for extended periods
• Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task
• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
• Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere
• Present as professional behavior that represents the company values
• This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed

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
• 401(k) Plan
• ESOP
• 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).