Electrical Systems Engineer

Location: NASA Johnson Space Center - Houston, TX
Citizenship: Proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency may be required.
Background: Must be able to pass a U.S. government background investigation.

Be part of something extraordinary.
At Astrion, we are driven by the challenge of advancing human space exploration, uncovering the origins of the universe, and building systems that make a difference here on Earth. Working side-by-side with NASA at centers across the United States, we are proud to be NASA's largest engineering solutions provider - and we want you on our team.

We're looking for a passionate, detail-driven Electrical Systems Engineer to help shape the future of deep space missions. In this role, you will collaborate with a diverse, mission-focused team, applying your expertise to create, refine, and deliver solutions that push the boundaries of possibility.

• Plan, develop, review, and maintain system requirements and verification plans.

• Prepare materials for System Readiness Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), and Critical Design Review (CDR).

• Identify risks, craft risk statements, and work with the team to plan effective mitigation strategies.

• Perform and review system-level architecture trade studies and analyses to influence overall system design and performance.

• Utilize requirements management and systems engineering tools such as DOORS, Cradle, or Jama.

• Create and manage requirements from NASA programs down to contractor projects, ensuring full verification closeout.

• Define and manage interfaces between subsystems.

• Provide clear progress updates, escalate issues when needed, and maintain strong relationships with NASA customers and partners.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering plus 2-5 years of related experience.

• Experience with NASA JSC flight hardware life cycle, certification, and engineering processes.

• Strong communication skills for cross-discipline collaboration.

• Background in Systems Engineering within NASA, DoD, or aerospace environments.

• Proficiency in requirements management, verification/validation, design trades, risk analysis, and system analysis for space hardware.

• Ability to prepare technical documentation and present in meetings.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and SharePoint.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of mechanical/electrical system design, engineering drawings, material selection, and design software/tools.

• Familiarity with NASA/JSC and ISS safety, fault tolerance, and engineering standards.

• Experience navigating NASA documentation databases and systems engineering tools.

• Previous technical or team leadership experience.

• Competitive pay and benefits

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

• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)

• Career growth opportunities

• Work directly on missions that inspire the world

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the future of aerospace. Our purpose-"Be the Difference"-means we actively drive positive change, foster collaboration, and deliver solutions that push the boundaries of what's possible.

We offer:

• A culture of innovation, care, and continuous learning

• Opportunities to work on mission-critical, high-visibility space programs

• A collaborative environment where your expertise directly impacts national security space missions

Equal Opportunity Employer
Astrion is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.