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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** METECS LLC
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Network Interface Controllers, Systems Development Life Cycle, Verification and Validation (Software), Subsystems, Hardware Testing, Integration Tests, Front End Software Development
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/systems-engineer-houston-tx--efd379a9-bae3-4c13-85ed-10b9b526de65

## About the Role

Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Wheel/Front-End Loader, Nuclear Power, Team Player, Testing, V&V Testing, Validation Testing, Quality Assurance Methodology, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), * Bachelor's degree in engineering.

 * 7+ years' experience in systems engineering or a related technical field.
 * Broad understanding across Systems Engineering Disciplines. Specifically, Systems. Engineering and Integration, ConOps Development, Risk Assessment, Test. Operations, Assembly and Integration, and Test and Verification.
 * Software and/or hardware testing experience.
 * Ability to learn tools and processes quickly.
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 * Demonstrated ability to proactively build relationships and engage stakeholders across teams and technical disciplines to identify, coordinate, and resolve integrated problems., * Experience with large system Verification and Validation planning and execution for aerospace systems.
 * Knowledge of test procedure development.
 * Experience with the NASA Systems Development Lifecycle, Life Cycle Reviews, and associated products.

Citizenship or lawful permanent resident required due to federal position.

## Description

This position is for an experienced systems engineer with V&V planning and/or testing execution experience. We are seeking a person passionate about space exploration, who is self-motivated and capable of working with a team to develop and execute an integrated test planning process as a Systems Engineer supporting the SR-1 Freedom Mission Validation, Testing, and Operations group. SR-1F is a pioneer project with a condensed timeline to deliver payloads to Mars orbit while demonstrating a nuclear power system which will benefit both lunar and deep space exploration. SR-1F is being developed by a small team divided among multiple NASA centers and industry partners., * Develop and review SR-1F Validation testing products, including integrated validation scenarios, detailed objectives, test plans, and closure notices using Concept of Operations documentation and coordination with SR-1F stakeholders.

 * Proactively coordinate with system and subsystem experts across a variety of technical disciplines such as: Guidance, navigation, and Control (GN&C), Power, Thermal, Flight Software, Avionics and Communications, Mission Systems (Control Centers), Flight Operations, etc.
 * Identify problem areas within testing, verification, and validation; propose and execute creative solutions to meet a compressed project schedule.
 * Assist with resource management of hardware (emulators, Engineering Development Units (EDUs), Ground Support Equipment (GSE), etc.) used for integrated testing.
 * Review Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Subsystem Specifications, Hazard Reports and other Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) data to support test planning.
 * Attend SR-1F Validation, Testing, and Operations meetings; build and review integrated validation and testing documentation as directed
 * Perform Risk Assessments for validation objectives and test scenarios to be used for test planning prioritization