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　　At Jacobs, we challenge the status quo and redefine how to solve the world's greatest challenges, transforming big ideas into intelligent solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.

　　Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

　　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. Jacobs is NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

　　We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer - Advanced Concepts to join our team with JETS II Teammate company, Nexus Solutions.

　　** 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. **

　　As an Advanced Concepts Senior Systems engineer, you will work with NASA JSC Engineering's EX2 Branch to define NASA's future exploration architecture and elements for both Lunar and Mars exploration. This team uses the NASA's framework and architecture for future human exploration as a starting point for future studies. This team studies lunar surface systems, future habitats, and all aspects for future Human Mars missions.

　　This work may include:

　　Develop concepts and define future human space exploration vehicles and missions.

　　Study future Lunar mission campaigns, evaluating constraints across multiple space vehicles such as gateway, Orion and HLS. Concepts for

　　Lunar surface exploration campaigns and future long term Lunar surface missions will also be studied and developed.

　　Develop and evolve conceptual vehicles by working with multi discipline teams in a highly collaborative environment.

　　Work on architecture definitions and functional flows.

　　Work on requirements definition, flow-down, assessment.

　　Work on trade studies and stakeholder reviews.

　　Work in a team environment and report to the team lead to provide status on progress and issues and for support.

　　Maintain a professional relationship with the NASA customer and other NASA support contractors.

　　Perform other duties as required​.

　　Here’s what you’ll need :

　　Requisition Qualifications:

　　This 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.

　　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.Required - 3 or more of these skills:

　　Experience with capturing trade space of potential 'system solutions' and establishing trade-study framework to allow evaluation of options.

　　Developing and performing concept studies and parametric trade studies – along with documenting results.

　　Conceptual engineering architecture development and architecture analysis for space vehicles and systems of space vehicles.

　　Experience in early program concept development and formulation.

　　Pre-Phase A engineering integration of space vehicle systems and across multiple vehicles operating in a system of systems.

　　Experience with developing functional block diagrams and functional allocations.

　　Experience creating concepts for operations of single vehicle systems as well as operations across multiple space vehicles.

　　Experience with technology roadmap development and creating technology infusion plans.

　　Experience with interface definition for vehicle subsystems.

　　Experience collecting/understanding stakeholder needs.

　　Experience with interface definitions between multiple vehicles or elements of a mission.

　　Experience creating configuration growth or evolution plans and defining incremental capabilities for a mission sequence.

　　Ability to define mission sequences both within a single mission across multiple missions.

　　Knowledge of systems engineering principles and associated documentation​.

　　Requisition Preferences:

　　​Experience working with multiple NASA organizations.

　　Experience working across NASA centers.

　　Experience with NASA sponsored or funded technology development.

　　Experience with space mission analysis (e.g., orbit analysis, delta-V budgets, spacecraft constraint evaluation).

　　Familiarity with human space exploration systems (for example Orion, Commercial Crew, ISS, EMU/xEMU).

　　Basic 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 for engineering products.

　　INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional certification.

　　Familiarity with system architecture tools such as DoDAF, TODAF, etc.​.

　　Why Join Our Team?

　　Click on the below links to view just a small sample of all that we do! Come join our team and be part of our future. We look forward to seeing you!

　　See What We Do (https://app.frame.io/presentations/225c1d41-60d8-58cc-bf8c-fd204fb246d9)

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　　In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

　　Excellent personal and professional career growth

　　9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable

　　Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)

　　Much, much more!

　　For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

　　Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.

　　Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

　　Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

　　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.

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