Systems Engineering Lead for Gateway Project GRAIL

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a subsystem manager and integrator for Gateway Structures & Mechanisms.
• Develop, interpret, and apply system requirements per NASA Technical Authority design and safety standards.
• Review and evaluate design, analysis, verification, and test documentation.
• Conduct technical and safety assessments, identifying areas requiring independent validation.
• Support program milestones, safety reviews, boards, and panels.
• Participate in test planning, execution, and verification of structural and mechanical systems.
• Work cross-functionally with NASA, commercial partners, and international stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
• Provide program office support through briefings, reports, and technical inputs.
• Travel as needed to other NASA centers, commercial partner facilities, and international locations.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in aerospace structures or mechanisms engineering.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with NASA and industry partners.
• Experience in structural/mechanical design, analysis, and testing methods.
• Familiarity with NASA structural, mechanical, and safety standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience with human spaceflight hardware (Orion, Commercial Crew, Shuttle, ISS).
• Hands-on experience with design verification, documentation, and testing for manned spacecraft.
• Background in systems engineering or desire to develop in this area.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of NASA’s flagship Gateway program supporting deep space missions.
• Career growth opportunities and mentorship from senior engineers.
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off).
• Onsite amenities and professional development programs.