Senior Systems Engineer, Pressurized Lunar Rover - Space Systems

Company Profile

Oceaneering Space Systems (OSS) develops, integrates, and applies new and innovative technologies to meet the challenges of working in space and other harsh environments. We are ideally positioned to meet the growing needs of NASA and the expanding commercial and Department of Defense (DOD) markets.

Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers solutions that enable humans to work safely and effectively in harsh environments - from underwater to the outer reaches of space. Our innovative solutions support the development and application of practical, cost-effective systems that meet our customers' challenges - from routine to extreme. Our experience and expertise across multiple industries uniquely positions us as a leader in the government, space, and maritime services markets. Our products and services meet the rigorous demands of the complex environments in which they operate, delivering results without compromising safety or reliability.

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Position Summary

Are you passionate about solving complex problems? Join our dynamic team as a Senior Systems Engineer, Pressurized Lunar Rover and become a vital contributor to support NASA as an Oceaneering Teammate on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) II contract. As an integral part of our organization, you'll play a crucial role in the Systems Engineering and Technical Integration section in the Engineering Department on the NASA JSC Engineering, Technology and Science II (JETS II) Contract.

This role will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the thrilling world of human spaceflight and deep space exploration programs. Your contributions will ensure that our services not only meet - but outperform all standards and expectations. As a Senior Systems Engineer, Pressurized Lunar Rover, you'll find yourself at the forefront of innovation, collaborating with a passionate team who shares your dedication to excellence. If you're seeking to immerse yourself in an environment where your skills and expertise will make a genuine impact, we invite you to join our team!

We are seeking someone with a keen eye for detail, a strong commitment to owning their work, and providing superior quality. You should be a person who thrives in a diverse environment and who is comfortable communicating at all levels of the organization. To be successful in this role, you should have a sense of genuine, engaging curiosity, and a desire for growth and continuous learning.

Someone in this role would typically have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and ten (10) years of experience. This position can be hired at any level in our professional career framework, depending on business need at the time of hire.

**International travel may be required. Straight time overtime, 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), and/or 1 day of telework per week may be available**

Duties And Responsibilities

Some of your major responsibilities will include:

• Serve as a Senior Systems Engineer for the Pressurized Lunar Rover, acting as the technical lead for requirements and MBSE activities across the SE team.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior and mid-level systems engineers, ensuring consistent application of systems engineering best practices.
• Provide technical leadership for requirements development, allocation, flow-down, and traceability across Pressurized Lunar Rover systems and subsystems.
• Develop, review, and maintain system and subsystem specifications, including Interface Requirements Documents (IRDs) and Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Own and manage requirements baselines using requirements management tools such as Jama and DOORS Next Generation (DNG).
• Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methods to support architecture definition, functional decomposition, interface definition, and requirements traceability.
• Ensure requirements are clear, verifiable, and testable, and aligned with project architecture and mission objectives.
• Provide technical leadership for the development and review of verification plans, verification matrices, and verification reports.
• Coordinate with integration, discipline, and test engineers to resolve requirements issues and close verification gaps.
• Support major lifecycle reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.) from a requirements, MBSE, and verification perspective.
• Participate in technical decision-making, trade studies, and risk assessments impacting requirements and system architecture.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of ten (10) years of related experience.
• Demonstrated experience in systems engineering for complex aerospace or spaceflight systems, including:
• System architecture development
• Requirements definition, allocation, and management
• Design trades and system analysis
• Technical risk identification and mitigation
• Experience supporting certification of human spaceflight hardware or similarly rigorous safety-critical systems.
• Strong understanding of risk management, verification, and validation, including requirements-based verification planning.
• Hands-on experience with requirements management tools, such as Jama and IBM DOORS / DOORS Next Generation (DNG).
• Practical experience applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools (e.g., SysML-based modeling).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with SharePoint and Microsoft Office products.

PREFERRED:

• Experience in spaceflight systems engineering, including the successful delivery of spaceflight hardware through qualification and acceptance.
• Experience serving as a senior contributor or technical lead within a systems engineering team.
• Working knowledge of NASA and JSC systems engineering standards and practices, including:
  • Safety and human-rating requirements
  • Fault tolerance and reliability principles
  • Discipline-specific integration considerations
• Familiarity with NASA/JSC documentation repositories, configuration-controlled databases, and standard systems engineering products.
• Prior experience supporting or participating in program-level technical review boards (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FRR).
• Proof f 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.

Additional Information

PAY, BENEFITS AND WORK SCHEDULE:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, veteran status,disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.

How To Apply

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.