Systems Engineer, Pressurized Lunar Rover – Space Systems

Position Overview

Oceaneering Space Systems (OSS) develops, integrates, and applies new and innovative technologies to meet the challenges of working in space and other harsh environments. Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers solutions that enable safe and effective operations in extreme conditions. Additionally, Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products across multiple industries including offshore energy, defense, aerospace, and maritime services.

As a Systems Engineer, Pressurized Lunar Rover, you will be a vital contributor supporting NASA on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) II contract. You will work within the Systems Engineering and Technical Integration section, leading interdisciplinary teams through the Systems Engineering “V” model, coordinating technical activities, and ensuring robust design solutions. This role typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a minimum of five years of related experience. Note: International travel may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead interdisciplinary teams through all phases of the Systems Engineering “V” model.
• Coordinate technical activities to anticipate and resolve issues, optimize requirements, and develop robust design solutions.
• Identify and manage technical risks; develop mitigation strategies and assess resource needs.
• Serve as backup to the System Manager (SM), ensuring continuity of leadership and technical oversight.
• Support the SM in coordinating and covering all Landing and Recovery System (LRS) meetings and tasks.
• Provide oversight of contractor teams working on Orion systems, as directed by the SM.
• Assist in integration efforts between NASA and Prime Contractor teams for the landing system.
• Review, develop, and approve specifications, Interface Requirements Documents (IRDs), and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for subsystems including LRS, Mechanisms, Structures, GN&C, Pyrotechnics, and Propulsion.
• Review and approve verification plans and reports to ensure compliance with system requirements.
• Collaborate with Orion and Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) to support post-landing and recovery activities for the Crew Service Module (CSM) from an engineering technical authority perspective.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and a minimum of five (5) years of related experience.
• 5–10 years of experience in systems engineering and vehicle integration.
• Proven experience in system architecture, requirements development, design trades, risk analysis, and space hardware systems analysis.
• Experience with certification of human spaceflight hardware.
• Strong understanding of risk management and testing methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and requirements management platforms (e.g., Jama, IBM DOORS, DOORS Next Gen).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering spaceflight hardware for operational missions.
• Working knowledge of NASA, JSC, and ISS engineering standards and practices, including safety and fault tolerance.
• Familiarity with NASA/JSC documentation systems and SharePoint environments.
• Prior experience participating in or supporting program-level review boards.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits: Comprehensive and competitive benefits package may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Schedule: Straight time overtime, 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), and/or 1 day of telework per week may be available.