Our long-term client relationship with NASA has led to a need for an Integration Lead - Systems Engineer on the Human Space Flight Technical Integration (HSFTIC) contract at Johnson Space Center (Houston, TX).

The Integration Lead - System Engineer will:

* Apply systems engineering principles and techniques to establish and lead System Engineering and Integration (SE&I) initiatives for requirements validation, product development, product integration, requirements verification, system certification and validation, and hardware product deployment

* Establish and cultivate working relationships with NASA leads, requirement owners, and commercial teammates' key personnel

* Mentor team members with implementation of SE&I activities such as requirements identification, verification and tracking, interface definition and Interface Control Document (ICD) development, working with design organizations and cross-functional teams, supporting development, integration, certification, and verification testing

* Provide comprehensive, technical systems knowledge and expertise during major project milestones and project reviews to lead SE&I teams through action resolution

* Utilize comprehensive understanding of the product life cycle to establish and lead SE&I performance initiatives for effective execution of concept trade studies, requirements management, test & verification, and modeling and analysis

* Manage special studies including the ability to lead teams involving multiple disciplines and organizations

* Monitor critical tasks and issues, and present to program management as applicable based on technical/schedule/cost impact to program

* Provide guidance for team members to navigate Program processes

* Assess Program schedules for accuracy and plausibility

* Perform other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

* Applied knowledge of product life cycle development, sound systems engineering & integration principles, and strong working knowledge of associated engineering disciplines

* Comprehensive working knowledge of systems engineering practices associated with the definition, design, development, verification, implementation, testing, integration, and validation of complex systems

* Knowledge of data digitization systems (DDS), tools, or initiatives that promote the digitization of the systems engineering & integration discipline

* Ability to track and manage multiple tasks in parallel

* Extensive experience with innovation or process improvements projects and initiatives

* Excellent communication skills (in both written and verbal), integration, coordination, and presentation skills

* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with customers and stakeholders

* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint)

Preferred Qualifications:

* Knowledge of Space Exploration programs, the International Space Station and its subsystems, along with one or more visiting vehicles and modules (Cygnus, Dragon, CST-100, Dream Chaser, HTV, Soyuz, Progress, Axiom)

* Working experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) software, JIRA or other similar tools

* Working experience with data digitization software (DDS) for systems engineering

* Working experience with DOORS requirements management software or other requirements management software

Education and Relevant Work Experience:

* BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school, plus a minimum of 10 years of applicable and progressive engineering experience

ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full time employees may participate in:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• ESOP
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

ARES is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer and complies with E-Verify.

ARES shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.