Configuration and Requirements Systems Engineer

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Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Configuration and Requirements Systems Engineer located at the Johnson Space Center in support of the JETS II contract.

JOB DETAILS

LOCATION: Johnson Space Center/Houston, TX

JOB STATUS: Part-Time

TRAVEL: No

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

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 minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and may be expected to have a related master's degree and normally possess 10-15 years of related experience.
• 5+ years of experience in configuration management, configuration engineering, and/or systems engineering roles.
• Proficiency in configuration management and requirements engineering tools (e.g., DOORS, JIRA, PLM systems).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Previous experience with NASA-JSC Flight Projects and product delivery
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Strong understanding of industry standards (e.g., ISO 10007, EIA-649, INCOSE SE Handbook, NASA SE Handbook).
• Strong understanding of EA-WI-023, NPR-7120, and NPR-7123
• Experience with Agile, waterfall, or hybrid project management methodologies.
• Certification in Configuration Management or Systems Engineering (e.g., CMII, CSEP) is a plus.
  
  

RESPONSIBILITIES

The JETS II Contract is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to serve as a Configuration and Requirements Systems Engineer for the EX5 Systems Engineering and Project Management Branch at NASA. The ideal candidate will possess experience in configuration management, configuration engineering, and requirements systems engineering. In this role, you will lead and coordinate the management of system configurations, systems engineering products, and requirements to ensure overall product integrity, compliance, and operational success across all mission phases of multiple projects.

• Configuration Management
• Develop and maintain configuration management plans, processes, and documentation.
• Establish and manage configuration baselines, ensuring traceability throughout the product lifecycle.
• Coordinate and oversee change control processes, including Change Control Boards (CCBs) and impact analysis.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in configuration management tools.
• Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards for configuration control.
• Configuration Engineering- Design and implement processes to manage configuration data, versioning, and integration.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure configurations meet technical and operational requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend tools and technologies to improve configuration management workflows.
• Monitor and resolve configuration discrepancies, ensuring alignment between physical and digital systems.
• Create and manage configuration models for complex systems to support design and operational decisions.
• Requirements Systems Engineering- Lead requirements elicitation, analysis, and validation in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain requirements traceability matrices to ensure alignment with design and testing.
• Support the decomposition of high-level requirements into detailed, actionable specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure requirements are met throughout the system lifecycle.
• Conduct requirements verification and validation activities, ensuring system performance meets customer expectations.
• Integration and Collaboration- Act as the primary interface between configuration management, engineering, and systems teams to ensure seamless communication and integration.
• Provide training and support to team members on configuration management and requirements processes.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to configuration and requirements management.
• Support audits, inspections, and reviews related to configuration and requirements compliance.
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefit packages
• Paid time off (PTO) along with federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

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