Systems Engineer - Risk Management for xEVAS (Spacesuit)

at  Mclaurin Aerospace

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 xEVAS (Spacesuit) to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

If selected you will:

• Implement and maintain the 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 xEVAS management team, EVA & Human Surface Mobility Program (EHP), other NASA programs, and commercial 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 xEVAS 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 toxEVAS Management
• Assist risk owners and xEVAS management in implementing risk decision-making and Continuous Rick Management (CRM) practices into the xEVAS 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

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.

• 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 requiredExcellent oral and written communication skills and will be expected to effectively interact with customers and management at all levelsAbility to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetingsMust be able to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervisionFamiliarity 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.

Please refer the Job description for details