Mclaurin Aerospace is Hiring a Systems Engineer - Risk Management for Pressurized Rover Project Near Houston, TX
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. We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer - Risk Management for Pressurized Rover Project to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.
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. **
If Selected You Will
Implement and maintain the PR risk management process throughout the lifecycle of the project
Ensure effective horizontal and vertical integration of risk mitigation activities
Provide recommendations for approval, acceptance, closure, and escalation of top risks to Associate Program Manager as appropriate
Work closely with the NASA PR management team, EVA & Human Surface Mobility Program (EHP), other NASA programs, and international partner teams to identify, document, and report on the risks associated with project efforts
Prompt risk owners to periodically review risk mitigation plans for effectiveness and progress against associated milestones
Facilitate the transfer of PR-identified risks to the appropriate organization
Provide training to risk owners and integrators on how to access, view, create, edit, and update risks in the project and program risk database tools
Collect and report risk metrics to the PR Management
Facilitate training of risk owners on JAXA, NASA, and PR risk systems and assign risk owners in coordination with PR leads
Assist risk owners and PR management in implementing risk decision-making and Continuous Rick Management (CRM) practices into the PR day-to-day activities
Facilitate the handling of concerns (i.e. close, escalate, or maintain in a system)
Manage the escalation of risks from Concerns and Watch Items to Risks, respectively, for action as appropriate
Be cognizant of Project, Program, and Center risks Systems and their functions
Ensure completeness of closure and acceptance rationale
Assist risk submitters to create risks and with scoring (assist with the tool)
Interface frequently with inter-organizational disciplines, NASA System Managers, operational customers, and other stakeholders
Maintain a professional relationship with the NASA customer and other NASA support contractors
Perform other tasks as assigned
QualificationsThis 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 normally possess 5 - 10 years of related experience. License and certification may be required
Demonstrated success with the technical risk management aspect of project management
Knowledge of and previous experience in delivering flight hardware at the project or program level
Self-motivated, team player and adaptability to a dynamic environment and the ability to complete all assignments as required
Excellent oral and written communication skills and will be expected to effectively interact with customers and management at all levels
Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings
Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision
Familiarity with Microsoft Office products
Preferred Qualifications
Project management or systems engineering experience
SharePoint Experience
Familiar with JSC Organizations, processes, and procedures
Knowledge of/experience with the following tools/processes/methodologies:
Milestones Professional
Active Risk Manager (ARM)
Experience working with NASA international partners
Benefits
Competitive pay
Positive work-life balance
100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
11 paid holidays annually
Generous PTO
401k after 12 months of service with employer match
Education assistance
Relocation assistance (if applicable)
Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines. US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required. Mclaurin 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, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.