This position is for an experienced systems engineer with V&V planning and/or testing execution experience. We are seeking a person passionate about space exploration, who is self-motivated and capable of working with a team to develop and execute an integrated test planning process as a Systems Engineer supporting the SR-1 Freedom Mission Validation, Testing, and Operations group. SR-1F is a pioneer project with a condensed timeline to deliver payloads to Mars orbit while demonstrating a nuclear power system which will benefit both lunar and deep space exploration. SR-1F is being developed by a small team divided among multiple NASA centers and industry partners.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and review SR-1F Validation testing products, including integrated validation scenarios, detailed objectives, test plans, and closure notices using Concept of Operations documentation and coordination with SR-1F stakeholders.
- Proactively coordinate with system and subsystem experts across a variety of technical disciplines such as: Guidance, navigation, and Control (GN&C), Power, Thermal, Flight Software, Avionics and Communications, Mission Systems (Control Centers), Flight Operations, etc.
- Identify problem areas within testing, verification, and validation; propose and execute creative solutions to meet a compressed project schedule.
- Assist with resource management of hardware (emulators, Engineering Development Units (EDUs), Ground Support Equipment (GSE), etc.) used for integrated testing.
- Review Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Subsystem Specifications, Hazard Reports and other Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) data to support test planning.
- Attend SR-1F Validation, Testing, and Operations meetings; build and review integrated validation and testing documentation as directed
- Perform Risk Assessments for validation objectives and test scenarios to be used for test planning prioritization
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
- 7+ years’ experience in systems engineering or a related technical field.
- Broad understanding across Systems Engineering Disciplines. Specifically, Systems. Engineering and Integration, ConOps Development, Risk Assessment, Test. Operations, Assembly and Integration, and Test and Verification.
- Software and/or hardware testing experience.
- Ability to learn tools and processes quickly.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to proactively build relationships and engage stakeholders across teams and technical disciplines to identify, coordinate, and resolve integrated problems.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with large system Verification and Validation planning and execution for aerospace systems.
- Knowledge of test procedure development.
- Experience with the NASA Systems Development Lifecycle, Life Cycle Reviews, and associated products.
Citizenship or lawful permanent resident required due to federal position.
About METECS:
We are a high-performance team providing advanced engineering, software, and analysis solutions for human space flight and terrestrial applications. We develop and integrate custom software for NASA and other government and commercial customers utilizing a wide variety of in-house, commercial, and open-source technologies. Our specialties include robotics automation, embedded systems, hardware/software integration, multibody dynamics simulations, immersive computer graphics, XR systems and advanced web-based tools.
METECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering
- 7+ years of experience in systems engineering or a related technical field
- Broad understanding of systems engineering and integration, ConOps development, risk assessment, test operations, assembly and integration, and test and verification
- Software and/or hardware testing experience
- Ability to learn tools and processes quickly
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build relationships and engage stakeholders across teams and technical disciplines to resolve integrated problems
- U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status
- Experience with large-system verification and validation planning and execution for aerospace systems
- Knowledge of test procedure development
- Experience with the NASA Systems Development Lifecycle, life cycle reviews, and associated products
What We Do
METECS is a small engineering-services company headquartered in Houston Texas near NASA's Johnson Space Center. Our efficient, highly qualified team provides custom simulation software for training, engineering analysis, robotics, and automation. METECS personnel has unparalleled expertise in the areas of simulation, 3D graphics, multibody dynamics, contact dynamics, robotics, orchestration.
