Systems Engineer, NASA CART – Space Systems

Company Profile

Oceaneering Space Systems (OSS) develops, integrates, and applies new and innovative technologies to meet the challenges of working in space and other harsh environments. We are ideally positioned to meet the growing needs of NASA and the expanding commercial and Department of Defense (DOD) markets.

Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers solutions that enable humans to work safely and effectively in harsh environments – from underwater to the outer reaches of space. Our innovative solutions support the development and application of practical, cost-effective systems that meet our customers’ challenges – from routine to extreme. Our experience and expertise across multiple industries uniquely positions us as a leader in the government, space, and maritime services markets. Our products and services meet the rigorous demands of the complex environments in which they operate, delivering results without compromising safety or reliability.

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Position Summary

Are you passionate about solving complex problems? Join our dynamic team as a Systems Engineer, NASA CART and become a vital contributor to support NASA as an Oceaneering Teammate on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) II contract. As an integral part of our organization, you'll play a crucial role in the Systems Engineering and Technical Integration section in the Engineering Department on the NASA JSC Engineering, Technology and Science II (JETS II) Contract.

This role will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the thrilling world of human spaceflight and deep space exploration programs. Your contributions will ensure that our services not only meet - but outperform all standards and expectations. As a Systems Engineer, NASA CART, you'll find yourself at the forefront of innovation, collaborating with a passionate team who shares your dedication to excellence. If you're seeking to immerse yourself in an environment where your skills and expertise will make a genuine impact, we invite you to join our team!

We are seeking someone with a keen eye for detail, a strong commitment to owning their work, and providing superior quality. You should be a person who thrives in a diverse environment and who is comfortable communicating at all levels of the organization. To be successful in this role, you should have a sense of genuine, engaging curiosity, and a desire for growth and continuous learning.

Someone in this role would typically have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and two (2) years of experience. This position can be hired at any level in our professional career framework, depending on business need at the time of hire.

International travel may be required. Straight time overtime, 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), and/or 1 day of telework per week may be available.

Duties And Responsibilities

Some of your major responsibilities will include:

- The Systems Engineer supports the CART initiative under the JETS II contract, providing systems engineering support to the Lead Systems Engineer (LSE) and Project Manager (PM).

- The Systems Engineer will play a key role in ensuring technical execution aligns with program goals, cost, and schedule, while contributing to the development, integration, and verification of complex systems supporting NASA's human spaceflight programs.

- The ideal candidate will have experience in requirements development, systems integration, and verification planning, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines and technical teams. This role is well-suited for an engineer who thrives in a dynamic, multi-project environment supporting mission-critical NASA systems.

- Support the Lead Systems Engineer in the development and maintenance of system requirements, verification matrices, concept of operations, requirements documents and interface control documents (ICDs).

- Assist the Project Manager and LSE with technical execution, milestone tracking, and integration planning.

- Participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings (TIMs), and readiness reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.).

- Support requirements decomposition, allocation, and traceability through configuration and data management systems.

- Contribute to the development of verification and validation procedures, ensuring test plans align with program objectives.

- Perform trade studies, system analyses, and technical assessments under direction of the LSE.

- Document and communicate technical risks, issues, and mitigations to the project leadership team.

- Work collaboratively across mechanical, electrical, software, and operations teams to ensure cohesive system integration.

- Support implementation of modern systems engineering practices and process improvements within the project team .

- Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering and a minimum of two (2) years of related experience.

- Minimum 3–7 years of experience in systems engineering, integration, or related engineering discipline.

- Understanding of systems engineering fundamentals including requirements management, verification/validation, and configuration control.

- Experience working in a structured engineering environment (NASA, aerospace, defense, or comparable).

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

PREFERRED:

- Experience supporting NASA programs, projects or comparable government engineering contracts, specifically Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility (EHP), Moon 2 Mars (M2M), Exploration Extravehicular Activity Services (xEVAS) and Human Landing Systems (HLS).

- Experience supporting NASA programs or other federal engineering contracts.

- Familiarity with NASA systems engineering standards (NPR 7123.1, NPR 7150.2, etc.).

- Experience using tools such as Jama, DOORS, Cameo, or other Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) platforms.

- Exposure to multiple project execution frameworks (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid, Lean Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, etc.).

- Ability to work collaboratively under direction of senior engineers and contribute to team-based technical problem solving.

- Active interest in learning and applying new systems engineering techniques to enhance integration and performance.

- Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is 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.

Additional Information

PAY, BENEFITS AND WORK SCHEDULE:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.

How To Apply

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application.