On-Orbit Operations Engineer

What We're Looking For

Smart, talented, critical thinkers with an ability to handle responsibility in a dynamic and ever-changing landscape. You will own your projects and be results-oriented. This is a small company (70+ awesome people), but we interface with much larger organizations from around the world. You will need to be able to work in small and large groups as well as simultaneously execute an entire project on time.

On-Orbit Operations Engineer

Overview:

The On-Orbit Operations Engineer will be responsible for developing all Ops products and all On-Orbit related Ops activities needed to command & control the payloads on ISS. This position will also conduct all Ops Functional tests and HFIT, prepare all ISS bound payloads for launch, as well as all crew IVA Ops products and eventually support the ISS Crew with any On-Orbit IVA activities as well as command and control payloads.

MUST have Flight Controller training and the listed certifications.

Essential Duties:

• Check the NRAL health and status on a regular basis with the goal of keeping NRAL in good operational condition
• Support NASA/MCC-H with all NRAL Operations in preparation for an Airlock sortie
• Coordinate with ISS bound payload customers to gather the Con-Op and all knowledge needed to conduct the payload experiment or operations on orbit, as well as preparing the payloads for launch
• Support the ISS Crew and/or NASA MCC-H or NASA/POIC to conduct real-time operations of the company's Airlock or company's payloads on ISS
• Command and control the company's payloads on ISS from the company's BRIDGE per each payloads Con-op and requirements to achieve mission success for each payload
• Record, report, and analyze spacecraft mission data by observing data and preparing summaries of data via written tabulations, charts, graphs, and reports as necessary
• Provide technical assistance to lower-level operators in work area

Additional Responsibilities:

• Available to be on call 24 hours a day, 7days a week, and 365 days a year, including weekends and holidays, for Real-Time Operations
• Complete hands-on tasks while handling flight hardware with care and respect
• Train the NASA ISS Astronauts about the company's Airlock
• Available to travel occasionally
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelors degree from four-year college or university required
• B.S. in Engineering and Computer Science preferred
• Masters degree from four-year college or university preferred

Experience:

• At least 2 years experience required
• 2 years post NASA certification required
• Teaching experience a plus

Certifications & Licenses:

• NASA Flight Controller Certified for either ISS or Space Shuttle Flight Controllers