Payload Integration Engineer

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Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs, 11 paid holidays, parental leave, paid time off, employee perks and much more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and possible remote a few days a week (depending on customer requirements) we'll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life-at work and at home.

The Payload Integration Engineer responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Coordinating with Gateway module providers and subsystem managers regarding research systems, research payload integration, and utilization support.
• Coordinating with Artemis Program personnel regarding research systems, payload integration, and utilization support.
• Developing Artemis-level and/or Gateway payload integration processes and implementation plans, user's guides, and other utilization documentation.
• Representing the MI&U and/or AES MO&I to potential payload developers.
• Developing payload-specific documentation (interface requirements documents, integration agreements, operations products, etc.).
• Supporting payload developers in integrating their systems into the Gateway.
• Reviewing technical documentation and requirements.
• Authoring technical documentation, including AES utilization interoperability documents.
• Developing presentations for and supporting Gateway-related and AES-related control boards, panels, and working groups.
• Supporting Gateway, Artemis, and payload milestone reviews and action closures.
• Attend, participate, and support Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM) and Project Reviews.
• Provide inputs to the identification of action items, action closures, and minutes.

Qualifications:

Degree in Engineering or related field is required. Degree from an ABET accredited university is preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a minimum of a Masters with at least 13 years of experience, or BS with at least 15 years of experience.

The following skills and experience are required:

• ISS or other spacecraft payload facility and/or research payload integration experience and a working knowledge of the NASA research payload integration processes and principles.
• Understanding of the processes required to prepare hardware/payloads for launch and operations in a microgravity environment, including the processes associated with reviews, documentation, quality and safety.
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

The following experience/knowledge is desired:

• Systems engineering experience.
• Hardware integration experience.
• Experience with technical data integration and knowledge of web-based tools such as WebEx, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint.

The Space Exploration Group offers a partnership in which you can grow personally and professionally within a framework of strong leadership, competitive compensation, and rewarding career paths. Come join our team on the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract whose work is destined to have a long-range effect on future generations!

Essential Functions

Work Environment:

Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (

Physical Requirements:

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%).

Equipment and Machines:

Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance:

Normal workday is from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Other Essential Functions:

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

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