Software Systems Engineer
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Author software and system requirements using a model-based approach, maintaining bidirectional traceability from concept to test. Define interfaces, timing budgets, and failure behaviors while leading reviews and change control boards. Collaborate with avionics and hardware teams to ensure end-to-end integration and plan verification methods across SIL/HIL environments. Support safety analyses, hazard assessments, and criticality determinations within an agile project management framework. Operate within a standards-driven, MBSE-based development environment in Houston, TX, requiring willingness to work evenings and weekends for critical milestones.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening
- Demonstrated experience authoring and managing software/system requirements (functional, performance, safety, and interface)
- Experience maintaining bidirectional requirements traceability across lifecycle stages
- Experience defining and managing interfaces (ICDs) and supporting integration activities
- Experience planning and/or executing verification activities (test, analysis, inspection, demonstration)
- Proficiency with at least one requirements management tool (e.g., Jama, DOORS, or Innoslate)
- Hands-on experience applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), using SysML or an equivalent modeling language, in at least one MBSE tool (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody, Innoslate)
- Working knowledge of JIRA/Confluence and project/risk management practices
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or another technical/engineering field
- 10+ years of systems engineering experience on software-intensive programs, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
- Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges
- Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results
- Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time)
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in aerospace or spaceflight systems, ideally human-rated or safety-critical programs
- Experience with SIL/HIL integration environments, test benches, or flight/field test readiness activities
- Experience supporting safety analyses and derived requirements (hazard analysis, fault response, DAL/criticality)
- Experience with GitLab CI or equivalent DevSecOps/CI pipeline tooling
- Experience working in Agile or hybrid Agile/waterfall program environments
- INCOSE membership or certification (ASEP/CSEP)
- Passion for space and the mission
- Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
- High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
- Tech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster
- Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork
- Accountability
- Technical Rigor
- Execution
- Discipline
- Pride of Delivery
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