EVA/ EHP System Engineering and Integration (SEI) Lunar Surface Mission Evaluation Room (MER) Development Lead

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Building on The Aerospace Corporation's reputation as a trusted, impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success, the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with market-leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customer-facing lines of business to manage and grow programs within NASA, NOAA, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors.

The Civil Systems Group is seeking a highly motivated and accomplished EVA/ EHP System Engineering and Integration (SEI) Lunar Surface Mission Evaluation Room (MER) Development Lead (Project Engineer - Systems Engineering) .This position will support the NASA Extra-Vehicular Activity (EVA) and Human Surface Mobility Program's (EHP) System Engineering and Integration (SEI) Mission Analysis & Performance (MAP) team - part of the Artemis portfolio at the NASA Johnson Space Center. On this team, you will provide Mission Evaluation Room Development leadership and support.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at Johnson Space Center in Houston TX

What You'll Be Doing

• Support the EHP SEI MAP team at NASA Johnson Space Center, which is responsible for Artemis Lunar Surface Phase mission development, task definition & prioritization and coordination of analysis items for EVA tasks
• The Lunar Surface Mission Evaluation Room (MER) Development Lead will lead the end-to-end development of the Lunar Surface MER that will support Artemis Lunar Surface Phase operations. This role is responsible for defining MER scope, architecture, staffing, training, and integration across NASA and vendor teams to ensure readiness for real-time support by Summer 2026.
• Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the development and implementation of the Lunar Surface MER architecture and operational model
• Define MER scope, console roles, and interfaces across EHP, Moon To Mars (M2M), the Flight Operations Directorate (FOD), other NASA Programs and vendor teams
• Develop and maintain Work Instructions, Training & Certification Plans, and Console Role Definitions
• Chair the Cross-Program MER Working Group (CPMWG) to align MER functions across Artemis programs
• Coordinate with facility, IT, and tool development teams to ensure MER infrastructure readiness
• Support identification, onboarding, and certification of MER Managers and Console Leads
• Track MER development milestones and ensure alignment with Artemis integrated sim and launch readiness timelines
• Represent the MER in program-level forums and cross-directorate coordination efforts

What You Need to be Successful - Project Engineer- Systems Engineering

Minimum Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience supporting real-time operations (e.g., MER, FCT, anomaly resolution)
• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, science, or another related STEM discipline(Masters preferred)
• At least 6 years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including experience in systems engineering, technical interfaces, and NASA program management environment
• Collaborate with other team members responsible for requirements and interfaces that are related to verification and validation in addition to working with stakeholders from other programs/projects
• Have excellent communication and coordination skills in working with others and presenting in front of boards
• Demonstrated experience integrating multiple teams and complex systems
• Ability to work in a quick-paced team that leads technical discussions across a large technical community and influences teams across the NASA enterprise
• Initiative and demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers
• Excellent teaming and leadership skills with an ability to multi-task across various issues/disciplines simultaneously
• Experience and knowledge of NASA's System Engineering and Integration means and methodologies
• Willing to travel if needed, approx. 5-10%
• This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Prior experience developing or managing a MER or similar real-time support environment
• Previous experience in the MER (Shuttle or ISS)
• Preferably as a MER Manager but extensive console experience is acceptable
• Experience with dynamic operations (i.e. EVA or Visiting Vehicle mission) planning processes
• Familiarity with NASA Work Instruction development and certification processes
• Knowledge and understanding of the NASA program life cycle and associated milestone reviews
• Demonstrated successful experience performing or leading technical and programmatic tasks for NASA
• Proven ability to interact effectively with government and contractor personnel
• Experience with International Partner and/or Commercial vendor integration and coordination
• Previous experience developing technical training and certification standards for a multidisciplinary team

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

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