Systems Engineer
Barrios Technology
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 5 years
- Must know
- OperationsExcelMicrosoft OfficeJiraProject management
- Work
- On-site in Houston
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Operations35%Jira7%Microsoft Office6%Excel1%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 10, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Barrios Technology is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Commercial Destinations Office. This role involves supporting the design, development, integration, and testing of advanced spaceflight systems. You will work alongside experienced engineers and commercial spaceflight partners, contributing to programs involving NASA, Intuitive Machines, Axiom Space, and Lockheed Martin.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply engineering principles and techniques to:
- Requirements validation
- Product development
- Product integration
- Requirements verification
- System validation
- Hardware/software product deployment
- Perform concept trade studies, requirements management, test & verification, and modeling & analysis.
- Create and/or evaluate designs to ensure customer satisfaction and adherence to engineering principles.
- Establish and lead working relationships with customer counterparts, requirement owners, and commercial teammates' key personnel.
- Support engineering activities such as requirements identification, development, verification, and tracking.
- Develop processes and strategies to support cross-functional teams in spacecraft engineering or operations.
- Provide technical systems knowledge during major project milestones and project reviews.
- Perform all other assigned duties.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- BS degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school.
- 0-5 years of experience.
- Knowledge of space systems.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
- Proficiency in integration, coordination, and presentation.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-discipline engineering teams.
- Knowledge of engineering practices associated with the definition, design, development, verification, implementation, testing, integration, and validation of complex systems.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint).
Qualifications (Preferences)
- Working experience with Human Space Exploration programs, including internships.
- MS Degree in Engineering from an accredited Engineering school.
- INCOSE Certification.
- Knowledge of systems, tools, or initiatives that promote the digitization of the systems engineering & integration discipline, such as:
- Requirements management software (DOORS, DNG, JAMA)
- Workflow management software (JIRA, Confluence)
- Model-based systems engineering software (Cameo, MagicDraw)
- Other digital tools (SharePoint, Confluence)
- Experience with requirement development, decomposition, documentation, and review.
- Project management or other leadership experience.
- Experience developing technical documentation.
- Working experience with product life-cycle management software, JIRA or similar.
- Working experience with systems engineering tools, such as DOORs, MagicDraw, JAMA, or similar.
Essential Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
- May be subject to government security investigation and eligibility for classified information.
- Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
- Ability to work in a team atmosphere and promote professional behavior that enhances productivity, teamwork, and cooperation.
- May involve sitting for extended periods.
- May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.
- Sufficient mobility to enter test facilities.
- Work may involve inside or outside environments.
- Regular attendance is critical.
- Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and not impose a safety risk.
- May require commuting and traveling to other installations.