Junior Systems Engineer

About the role

Barrios Technology is an engineering solutions partner with more than 45 years of experience supporting NASA and the commercial space industry. The company delivers innovative engineering, software, and technology integration services nationwide and fosters a people‑focused culture that values creativity, diversity, professional growth, and a healthy work‑life balance. The Junior Systems Engineer will support the design, development, integration, and testing of advanced spaceflight systems while working alongside experienced engineers and commercial spaceflight partners on programs such as NASA, Intuitive Machines, Axiom Space, Lockheed Martin, and others.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles and techniques to requirements validation, product development, product integration, requirements verification, system validation, and hardware/software product deployment.
• Perform concept trade studies, requirements management, test & verification, and modeling and analysis as required.
• Create and/or evaluate designs to ensure they meet customer satisfaction and engineering principles.
• Establish and lead working relationships with customer counterparts, requirement owners, and commercial teammates’ key personnel to promote mission success.
• Support engineering activities such as requirements identification, development, verification, and tracking.
• Develop processes and strategies to support cross‑functional teams involved in spacecraft engineering or operations.
• Provide technical systems knowledge during major project milestones and project reviews.
• Perform all other assigned duties.

Required Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school.
• 0–5 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of space systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, integration, coordination, and presentation skills.
• 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Working experience with Human Space Exploration programs, including internships.
• MS degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school.
• INCOSE certification.
• Experience with requirement development, decomposition, documentation, and review.
• Project management or other leadership experience.
• Experience developing technical documentation.
• Familiarity with product life‑cycle management software (e.g., JIRA or similar).
• Experience with systems engineering tools such as DOORs, MagicDraw, JAMA, or similar.

Essential Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and successful completion of a U.S. government background investigation.
• Eligibility for access to classified information, subject to government security investigation.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Work may involve extended periods of sitting.
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.
• Must have sufficient mobility to enter test‑facility areas as needed.
• Primarily an office environment, but tasks may require indoor or outdoor work.
• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.) provided.
• Regular attendance according to established work schedule is critical.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust to peak periods or surge requirements.
• Team‑oriented atmosphere with professional behavior that enhances productivity.
• Appropriate grooming and dress to avoid safety hazards.
• Potential commuting and travel to other installations as required.