Chief Engineer

Houston, TX, USA | Salary | Full Time

Chief Engineer for Gateway Lab Operations GRAIL - ( ADV000A2K )

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA's largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Chief Engineer for Gateway Lab Operations GRAIL to join the team with Nexus, a teammate company.

The Chief Engineer for Gateway Lab Operations GRAIL will :

The Chief Engineer will be the expert supporting the GRAIL (Gateway Ready Avionics Integration Lab),a critical testing facility of the Gateway Program which will return to the Moon

Chief expertise on facility and emulator design fidelity

Chief expertise on development and integration of high-fidelity avionic hardware and software integration of the lab

Support engineering flight project schedule, procurement documentation, budget and system requirements documents

Review integrated analysis of the GRAIL system, hardware and software in relation to other Gateway Systems and the operational environment

Participate and contribute to system requirements reviews, preliminary design reviews and critical design reviews

Review system level architecture trade studies and analyses that will influence the overall facility design and performance to inform decision making

Work with team members and leads to identify risks, develop risk statements, and plan risk responses with mitigation strategies

Work and present lab fidelity to customers and boards / panels

Perform other duties as required

Must have good communication and organizational skills and the ability to work in a team environment ​

Requisition Qualifications :

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent certification in a related area and normally possess 10 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

On location position - situational telework only

Past experience in development and integration of a high-fidelity integration lab

Understanding of electrical, mechanical and power systems

Able to organize and prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision

Experience working in a team environment​

Requisition Preferences :

BS degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school

Past experience with NASA

Past experience with Avionics is a plus ​

Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have :

Excellent personal and professional career growth

9 / 80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable

Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be 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.