Systems Engineer

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Position Description

The Systems Engineer supports Communication and Navigation system integration for the Space Launch Systems (SLS) Program Spacecraft Payload Integration and Evolution (SPIE) Element Project Office for the SLS Launch Vehicle second stage, including the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS), and the adapters for Core Stage and the Spacecraft. This position will perform engineering and liaison functions, providing interface between the SPIE Project Office and other SLS, NASA, and Contractor organizations, for requirements, specifications, ground operations procedures, flight operations support, and technical issues.

The Communication/Navigation Specialist will interact with the Integrated Communication and Navigation (ICAN) team to develop and maintain the Communication/Navigation architecture that is capable of safely, effectively and efficiently meeting Artemis mission objectives.

The Systems Engineer will:

• Provide systems engineering and interface integration support to the MSFC Integrated Systems and Element Operability Team for Space Launch System (SLS) Integrated Spacecraft/Payload Integration Element (ISPE) design and integration.
• Lead and/or support development of interface design definition, requirements development, and verification planning.
• Coordinate and interface with MSFC Customer, Spacecraft/Payload Integration & Evolution (SPIE), and SLS project teams and payload customers as well as participating in reviews, meetings (i.e. team/discipline, TIMs, teleconferences,etc.), working groups.
• Perform thorough technical assessments of proposed Interface Control Document Changes to understand the impacts imposed by modifications.
• Prepare for and provide console staffing for Vehicle Processing, Launch Countdown, and Flight phases.
• Generate and coordinate interface requirements documentation to ensure the necessary and complete integration of the payloads to other SLS Elements.
• Identify and communicate risks associated with interface requirements via the NASA Risk Management System.
• Manage analyses, trade studies, and decision packages developed for payloads and provide feedback and technical recommendations (written and/or verbal) in support of the SPIE Element Chief Engineer or the Element Lead Systems Engineer.
• Use SE&I experience and Communication/Navigation system knowledge to develop cross-program products and prepare inputs to segment products.

Some travel to other NASA Centers and customer locations will be required…