Negotiable | 28-Feb-2024 to Until Filled (PST) | Houston, TX, USA | Hourly | Full Time

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. Jacobs is NASA's largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

NASA JSC Engineering is seeking a passionate and highly motivated individual to fill the position of Systems Engineer - Gateway xLab Technical Integration to join our team with Nexus Solutions.. In this position you will work closely with multiple labs, teams and division across NASA. You will also develop, and curate continuous improvement plans for the sustainment and future growth of the xLab's capabilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in lab management, process and procedure development and a strong strategic vision for the direction of the lab equipment and personnel.

* We are actively searching for qualified candidates for this potential opening; however, we do not have assurance at this time when the position will be finalized and opened. Because we have strong reason to believe the position will be approved soon, we are proceeding with identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews. *

Description:

• Provide technical Integration among multiple labs, including managing interfaces between labs for joint tests

• Coordination of lab certification plans, integration with program goals and schedules, and implementation of common services and processes

• Participate, track, and report on event execution, including URR, TRR, for integrated demonstrations and tests

• Operate and maintain the lab environment hardware and software

• Coordinate and Manage facility space utilization and occupation

• Lead the development of processes and plans to complete the xLab facility including but not limited to lab equipment, IT security plans, etc.

• Integrate multiple dimensions of lab management into a comprehensive plan in order to develop and execute a schedule

• Effectively communicate with internal and external customers and be customer-focused

• Manage, update, and maintain configuration management of lab and resources, processes, and procedures

• Conduct project and resource planning and reporting ()

• Document and maintain comprehensive Lab Configuration and Operational Requirements

• Perform other duties as assigned​

  Qualifications

  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.

• 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

• Experience with avionics test lab integration including facility, IT, and operations

• Experience in system integration, systems engineering and ICD development

• Experience with technical integration including hardware and software integration

• Experience with security planning, implementation, and maintenance

• Experience with software license management including tracking and procurement

• Demonstrate problem-solving background with accompanying troubleshooting skills

• Demonstrate effective communication with customers and other team members, both written and orally

• Able to quickly adapt to new situations and a willingness to learn new technologies

• Able to work independently as well as collectively within a team

• Must be willing to work onsite at Johnson Space Center​