Systems Engineering Lead for Gateway Project GRAIL

Senior Structures & Mechanisms Engineer - Gateway Program

Clearance: Background check & U.S. Citizenship required

Are you passionate about human space exploration and contributing to NASA's next great mission? Astrion, is seeking a Senior Structures and Mechanisms Engineer to support the Gateway Program - a critical element of NASA's deep space exploration architecture.

In this role, you will provide technical expertise and integration oversight for Gateway's Structures and Mechanisms systems, ensuring safe, reliable, and mission-ready hardware that enables long-duration human spaceflight.

• Serve as a subsystem manager and integrator for Gateway Structures & Mechanisms.

• Develop, interpret, and apply system requirements per NASA Technical Authority design and safety standards.

• Review and evaluate design, analysis, verification, and test documentation.

• Conduct technical and safety assessments, identifying areas requiring independent validation.

• Support program milestones, safety reviews, boards, and panels.

• Participate in test planning, execution, and verification of structural and mechanical systems.

• Work cross-functionally with NASA, commercial partners, and international stakeholders to resolve technical issues.

• Provide program office support through briefings, reports, and technical inputs.

• Travel as needed to other NASA centers, commercial partner facilities, and international locations.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

• 5-10 years of relevant experience in aerospace structures or mechanisms engineering.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with NASA and industry partners.

• Experience in structural/mechanical design, analysis, and testing methods.

• Familiarity with NASA structural, mechanical, and safety standards.

• BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.

• 10+ years of experience with human spaceflight hardware (Orion, Commercial Crew, Shuttle, ISS).

• Hands-on experience with design verification, documentation, and testing for manned spacecraft.

• Background in systems engineering or desire to develop in this area.

• Be part of NASA's flagship Gateway program supporting deep space missions.

• Career growth opportunities and mentorship from senior engineers.

• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off).

• Onsite amenities and professional development programs.

U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required. Active background investigation may be necessary.