This position is for a person passionate about space exploration, who is self-motivated and capable of assisting team members with planning and integration of validation and testing products as a Gateway Program Systems Engineer. The Gateway, a vital component of NASA’s Artemis program, will serve as a multi-purpose outpost orbiting the Moon that provides essential support for long-term human return to the lunar surface and serves as a staging point for deep space exploration. NASA is working with commercial and international partners to establish the Gateway.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support for development and review of Gateway Validation products, including integrated validation scenarios and detailed objectives, using available Concept of Operations documentation and coordination with Gateway stakeholders
• Review Hazard Reports and other Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) data to support test planning
• Attend Gateway Verification and Validation (V&V) meetings and review validation and testing documentation as directed

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Experience in systems engineering or a related technical field
• Ability to learn quickly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Desired Qualifications:

• Broad understanding across Systems Engineering Disciplines. Specifically, Systems Engineering and Integration, ConOps Development, Risk Assessment, Test Operations, Assembly and Integration, and Test and Verification
• Software and/or hardware testing experience
• Prior experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Experience with large system Verification and Validation planning and execution for aerospace systems
• Knowledge of test procedure development
• Experience with the NASA Systems Development Lifecycle, Life Cycle Reviews, and associated products
• Experience working in a team environment

Citizenship or lawful permanent resident status required due to federal position.

About METECS:

We are a high-performance team providing advanced engineering, software, and simulation solutions for government (including NASA) and other commercial customers utilizing a wide variety of in-house, commercial, and open-source technologies. Our specialties include robotics automation, hardware/software integration, immersive computer graphics, XR systems and advanced web-based tools.

METECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer:  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.