Early Career Payload Integration Systems Engineer (ES2

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This opportunity will provide systems engineering and system-level integration support to MSFC for the SLS Payload Integration group as part of the MSFC Systems Requirements and Verification Branch (EV72) in the MSFC Systems Engineering and Integration Division (EV70). Seeking a highly motivated individual to support hands-on aerospace systems engineering and payload integration efforts related to Cube Sats, small satellite missions, and engineering execution.

Selected candidate will work directly with a systems integration lead on active projects involving spacecraft interfaces, requirements, testing, and cross-disciplinary coordination.

Tasks:

• Develop a full process for Cube Sat / Small Sat integration activities (mechanical, electrical, and interface)
• Assist with requirements tracking and verification (ICDs, compliance matrices, etc.)
• Help develop and review technical documentation (procedures, test plans, verification reports)
• Conduct engineering trade studies and summarize findings clearly
• Coordinate across disciplines (mechanical, electrical, software) to resolve integration issues
• Perform general technical problem solving and support day-to-day engineering tasks

A degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering or related field required. Degree from an ABET-accredited university is preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a master's with at least one total year of relevant experience or a BS with at least three total years of relevant experience.
Must be a US Citizen and have a STAR .

• Demonstrated experience working across organizational boundaries and engineering disciplines to identify requirements and resolve vehicle/propulsion systems integration issues.
• Excellent oral, written, and customer relation skills, and be proficient using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Strong interest in space systems / Cube Sats / spacecraft design
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals (structures, circuits, current state of Cube Sat technology)
• Proficiency with Excel is required, and moderate programming background.
• Candidate is expected to be a self-motivated, team player familiar with working in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to breakdown complex problems or issues into manageable pieces to facilitate resolution of technical concerns.
• Critical thinking, effective communications, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral, written, interpersonal, customer relation skills, and presentation skills.

• Experience with database management. Other desired experience:
  Digital Engineering tools such as Doors Next Generation (DNG), Jira, Python, Power BI, and Magic Draw.
• Must have some level of knowledge of how to implement Systems Engineering principles.
• Some experience with Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) desired.

Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%).…