What are the responsibilities and job description for the System Manager for Avionics xEVAs Spacesuits position at MRI Technologies?
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!
MRI, a Technologies and Engineering Services company, has an exciting opportunity for a System Manager for Avionics xEVAs Spacesuits to join the team on the JETS II Contract at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. 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 a System Manager for Avionics xEVAs Spacesuits you will:
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Serve as the System Manager and Subject Matter Expert for Avionic Projects in the Avionic System Division at NASA
Johnson Space Center working with NASA's Commercial Partnerships for the next generation spacesuit and commercial
low earth orbit space station -
Perform Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) activities including requirements, interfaces, verifications, and
integrated performance throughout project lifecycle across internal and external organizations - Assess and document design compliance of NASA agency project requirements to commercial providers
- Maintain and update requirements including Verification Requirements and Interface Requirements Documents
- Track and maintain requirement documents on task schedule
- Track and report financial data for the project to the customer in presentations and document tracking systems
- Support the verification activities including verification objectives and procedures, end to end testing development and reviewing Verification Completion Notices
- Develop and support sub-project requirement and verification data packages to support architecture requirements, design, verification/validation, operations, and sustaining engineering tasks
- Conduct product life cycle reviews, coordinate integration, verification, and validation activities
- Review verification and validation reports to verify compliance with project requirements
- Participate and contribute to System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Mission Concept Reviews (MCR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR) and Critical Design Reviews (CDR)
- Perform and review system level architecture trade studies and analyses that will influence the overall electrical design and performance
- Perform other duties as required
- Must have good communication and organizational skills and the ability to work in a team environment
Requisition Preferences:
- Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering and normally possess 2 - 5 years of related experience in Engineering
- Knowledge of SE & I processing, methodologies, tools and technologies including model based systems engineering
- Knowledge of test principles, tools, and processes needed to develop test requirements
- Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures in the space hardware field, such as mechanical and electrical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, and material selection
- Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings
- Able to organize and prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision
- Experience working in a team environment
Proof of US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
Must be able to complete a US government background investigation.
Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which this position has been advertised.
MRI Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Employment at MRI Technologies is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. MRI Technologies does not discriminate against any team member or applicant because of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age, genetic information, past or present military service, marital or domestic partner status, parental status, pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.
MRI Technologies is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
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.
