SPIE Operations Alternate Element Discipline Lead Engineer

Amentum•Huntsville, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides technical leadership, operations and systems engineering, and integration support to the Systems Planning and Technical Leadership Branch (EV71), the Spacecraft Payload Integration & Evolution (SPIE) Lead Systems Engineer team, and the SPIE Operations Element Discipline Lead Engineer. The role coordinates across engineering disciplines and system elements to develop operations and systems engineering activities and products for the SPIE Element, including work related to SLS, EGS, and Orion programs and their applicable mission configurations. The position supports technical integration, design, verification, testing, launch operations, and sustainment. It assesses technical documentation and operational requirements, represents SPIE Operations leadership in boards and briefings, and leads technical coordination, reviews, and trade studies. The role is based in an office environment, with domestic travel to NASA Centers and contractor facilities as required. The normal schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with minimal overtime potentially required.

Requirements

A degree in aerospace, mechanical, or a related engineering field or technical discipline from an accredited university.
Education and experience typically equivalent to a bachelor's degree with at least 10 years of experience or a master's degree with at least 8 years of experience.
U.S. citizenship and a STAR ID; proof of U.S. citizenship is required.
Demonstrated experience leading and applying systems engineering and/or operations engineering principles, processes, and practices.
Experience in systems integration and interface definition supporting hardware design, development, testing, integration, and/or operations.
Experience developing and managing requirements, processes, and procedures for aerospace flight and ground hardware design, development, production, testing, verification, evaluation, integration, and/or operations.
Knowledge of component-level and integrated-system verification planning, including defining compliance criteria for ground and operational requirements and interfaces, and familiarity with developing verification compliance closure statements.
Ability to collaborate and interface effectively across engineering and project management levels, lead technical discussions, influence stakeholders, and build consensus.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate, collaborate, and resolve complex technical issues through systematic analysis and decomposition of problems.
Excellent written and oral technical communication skills, including explaining complex technical subjects to peers across engineering disciplines.
Experience developing and delivering project-level technical briefings to engineering teams, project management, and other stakeholders.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
Ability to work at a computer for long periods, sit for extended periods, and use stairs or elevators to access floors and buildings.
Ability to operate a personal computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment.
Regular attendance; make adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences.
Appropriate grooming and dress that do not create a safety risk or hazard.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the current SLS program and working understanding of SPIE interfaces, functions, and sub-elements.
Familiarity with the SLS Operations Maintenance Requirements System, test and checkout activities, and verification and validation processes.
Ground operations experience supporting Space Shuttle, ISS, Commercial Crew, ELV, or DoD launch vehicle programs.
Experience with launch vehicle Ground Support Equipment requirements, design, implementation, integration, and/or manufacturing.
Experience interpreting and working with engineering drawings, interface control documents, configuration management documents, and other technical documentation.
Experience in launch vehicle technical project management, project planning, or technical coordination.
Familiarity with NASA systems engineering policies, procedures, and technical management practices.
Familiarity with launch and operations simulations, day-of-launch procedures, and launch console operations support.

Responsibilities

Coordinate technical data needs, deliverables, and interfaces among the SPIE Element Office, SPIE Chief Engineer, SPIE Element Lead Systems Engineer, and SPIE Operations Element Discipline Lead Engineer.
Provide systems engineering and operations integration support to SPIE sub-elements, including Artemis III Spacer hardware, ICPS, LVSA, and OSA.
Coordinate with the SPIE Chief Engineer, Lead Systems Engineer team, Operations EDLE, and other NASA Centers to support design, development, testing, evaluation, assembly, integration, and operations for SLS, EGS, and Orion programs.
Provide technical leadership and guidance in developing systems engineering and operational engineering activities and products for SPIE Element design, integration, verification, test, and launch across applicable SLS mission configurations.
Provide technical insight into prime contractor operations engineering activities and other technical areas relevant to the SPIE Element.
Assess technical documentation, including Change Requests, Requirements Change Notices, LCC Change Notices, OMRS documentation, and Work Authorization Documents.
Represent the SPIE Operations EDLE at the Operations Integration Board as required, and develop and deliver division- and department-level briefings for SPIE Operations leadership.
Define, develop, and evaluate flight and ground systems operational requirements and objectives, mission requirements, supportability design considerations, schedules, and technical risks.
Provide technical leadership and operations engineering support during launch operations from the SLS Engineering Support Center, including operational support and sustainment.
Support verification, validation, and acceptance activities for SPIE Element hardware.
Participate in document and milestone reviews, major program milestones, review evaluation planning, and internal technical product assessments.
Participate in hardware acceptance reviews, acceptance data package reviews, and hardware pedigree reviews as appropriate.
Lead and facilitate complex trade studies assessing performance, schedule, cost, risk, technical feasibility, and alternative engineering solutions or advanced concepts.
Lead and participate in task teams, working groups, Technical Interchange Meetings, conferences, and training activities, including travel to NASA Centers and contractor facilities as required.
Apply established systems engineering and project management processes, methods, and strategic practices to support technical integration and program objectives.
Communicate clearly and accurately in writing and verbally; interact professionally with coworkers, management, and the client.
Work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and exercise good judgment.