Commercial Spaceflight Engineer

Overview

Exciting opportunities and partnerships molding the future of space exploration have led to the need for a Commercial Spaceflight Engineer at Barrios Technology supporting multiple engineering disciplines, including robotics, software, vehicle design, operations, and more.Our Commercial Space team is positioned to contribute to the future of space exploration as we build partnerships with established leaders in Commercial Space. The Commercial Spaceflight Engineer will have the opportunity to play in a role in various commercial space endeavors with our partners that include Axiom Space, Intuitive Machines, Lockheed Martin, and others.

Building on more than four decades of experience in providing innovative integration solutions for government and commercial space programs, Barrios offers an extensive range of engineering, software, and related technology integration services in support of the aerospace community. As a woman-owned and operated small business, we are a people-focused company that supports professional development, while working to ensure that you maintain a healthy work-life balance. 

Barrios employees actively participate in the growth of the commercial spaceflight industry through our partnerships with companies leading commercial space development, as well as successfully supporting NASA as our primary government customer. Our long history supporting Low Earth Orbit (LEO) on the International Space Station, and now Commercial LEO, lays the groundwork for future missions to the Moon through our work on Orion, Gateway, and the Space Launch System. 

Responsibilities

The Commercial Spaceflight Engineer will:

• Apply engineering principles and techniques to requirements validation, product development, product integration, requirements verification, system validation, and hardware/software product deployment
• Perform concept trade studies, requirements management, test & verification, and modeling and analysis as required.
• Create and/or evaluate designs to ensure they meet customer satisfaction and engineering principles
• Establish working relationships with customer counterparts, requirement owners, and commercial teammates’ key personnel to promote mission success
• Support engineering activities such as requirements identification, development, verification, and tracking
• Develop processes and strategies to support cross-functional teams supporting spacecraft engineering or operations
• Provide technical systems knowledge during major project milestones and project reviews
• Use technical expertise to increase efficiency, accuracy, and quality of engineering deliverables
• Perform all other assigned duties.

Qualifications

**This position is posted at multiple levels and multiple positions. Depending on the candidate’s experience, position requirements and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised. Location may be in Houston, TX or Denver, CO.

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

• BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited Engineering school, plus five (5) years of appropriate work experience, or MS Degree in Engineering from an accredited Engineering school in lieu of two (2) years of experience.

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• BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited Engineering school, plus ten (10) years of appropriate work experience, or MS Degree in Engineering from an accredited Engineering school in lieu of two (2) years of experience.

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• BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited Engineering school, plus fifteen (15) years of appropriate work experience, or MS Degree in Engineering from an accredited Engineering school in lieu of two (2) years of experience.

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• BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited Engineering school, plus twenty (20) years of appropriate work experience, or MS Degree in Engineering from an accredited Engineering school in lieu of two (2) years of experience.                                                                                    
• Engineering or operations experience working on Space system
• Experience working on cross-discipline engineering teams
• Excellent communication skills (in both written and verbal), integration, coordination and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with customers and stakeholders
• Applied working knowledge of engineering practices associated with the definition, design, development, verification, implementation, testing, integration, and validation of complex systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint)

Preferred Educaiton/Expereince/Skills:

• Working experience with Human Space Exploration programs (Gateway, ISS, Orion, etc.) 
• Experience with requirement development, documentation, and review
• Experience developing technical documentation
• Experience with RF Comm Flight software development experience
• Master of Science degree in Engineering

Essential Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol as outlined in our Drug Free Workplace policy.
• Work may involve sitting for extended periods.
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.
• Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
• 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 when required.
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must put forward a 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.
• This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed.

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity; for immediate consideration, apply now!

Barrios Technology is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in several states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.

Barrios Technology is an Equal Employment Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.