Configuration and Requirements Systems Engineer - Military Veterans

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 Configuration and Requirements Systems Engineer to join the tea with Oceaneering, a teammate company.

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.

The Configuration and Requirements Systems Engineer will:

• 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.

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 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

Requisition Preferences:

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• 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.

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)
• Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

• 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.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.