Sr. SE&I Operations Engineer - SPIE

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Position Description:

Provide systems management support for the Space Launch System (SLS) Spacecraft and Payload Integration and Evolution (SPIE) Office at Kennedy Space Center. The following areas of the SLS SPIE Element Office, services include:

SPIE SE&I:

• Provide design, development, qualification, and integration expertise for SLS Integrated Spacecraft and Payload Element (ISPE) hardware, managed by the Spacecraft/Payload Integration and Evolution Office (SPIE).
• Provide expertise associated with integrating ISPE hardware, including the Orion Stage Adapter (OSA), Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA), Interim Cryogenic Propulsion System (ICPS), Secondary Payload Accommodation System (SPAS), Universal Stage Adapter (USA) Fairing, Payload Adapter (PA), primary, secondary, and co-manifested payloads.
• Coordinate and perform systems engineering and integration activities pertinent to requirements definition/development, interface definition, identification of integration tasks/activities associated with Ground Support Equipment (GSE), ISPE flight/ground hardware during assembly, integrated testing, and launch operations.
• Maintain awareness/knowledge of SPIE Operations Maintenance Requirements and Specifications (OMRS), Launch Commit Criteria (LCC), Work Authorization Documents (WAD), Maximo Work Orders (WO), GSE, spare flight/ground hardware, consumables, released engineering products/requirements associated with SPIE for assembly, integration, test, and launch operations.

SPIE Operations Design Center Representative:

• Work closely with the Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) Office and operations support prime contractors to troubleshoot/resolve assembly and integration issues by making real-time authoritative recommendations/decisions regarding ISPE hardware.
• Represents SPIE as a key member of the Problem Resolution Team (PRT) with EGS as the Design Center Point of Contact to collaborate with SPIE Operations Manager, Chief Engineering and Chief Safety Officer's Offices, and OEM's to reach technical consensus on any issues that affect operations with SPIE Hardware
• Participate in SLS/SPIE review/control boards, Interface Working Groups (WGs), task teams, milestone reviews, and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs).
• Perform frequent internal and external communication and coordination with MSFC SLS and KSC EGS programs, with an emphasis on SPIE ground operations and integration.
• Provide regular and periodic reporting (weekly notes, status charts, etc.) to the SPIE Office.

A degree in Engineering or related field is required. A Degree from an ABET accredited institution is preferred. Typical experience requirements are the equivalent of a PhD with at least 14 years of experience, a Master's with at least 18 years of experience, or BS with at least 20 years of experience.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 20 years' experience.
• Effective and creative management of technical, and scheduling challenges.
• Ability to integrate management and technical functions to ensure informed decisions, be an effective communicator, and represent SPIE at various meetings and interface with numerous contractors and government agencies.
• Familiarity with NASA MSFC processes, procedures and requirements.
• Experience in systems engineering integration and operations.
• Proficient with oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a team environment, consisting of government and contractors, and build collaborative relationships within and across organizations.
• Ability to work in a leadership role supporting government/customer interests to contractors and other NASA center organizations.

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%). Occasional travel to NASA centers and customer locations may be required. (

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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