Gateway Program Office EVA Integrator

The Aerospace Corporation•Johnson Space Center, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. Building on The Aerospace Corporation's reputation as a trusted, impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success, the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with market-leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customer-facing lines of business to manage and grow programs within NASA, NOAA, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors. The Human Exploration and Spaceflight (HESF) Sub-Division, within the NASA Programs Division (NPD) of CSG, maintains the company subject matter expertise for human spaceflight. HESF supports NASA and its bold human exploration missions from the NASA Headquarters Mission Directorates, to the Moon to Mars Office, down to every Artemis Program in operation. We also support the International Space Station (ISS), Commercial LEO Development Program, Commercial Crew Program, Human Health & Performance. And the Gateway Program. HESF support spans from architecture and mission design, to technology development, requirements and design reviews, and finally to verification, safety, and on orbit operational reviews and concurrences. The Gateway Program Office EVA Integrator (Senior Project Engineer - Technical Project Management) will support the Gateway Program Office by defining, flowing down, and integrating EVA (space walking) requirements related to design, development, and testing of program hardware/software/systems. This role will coordinate all such requirements with the EVA and Human Surface Mobility program (EHP) on behalf of Gateway. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, mathematics, or another related STEM discipline
At least 10 years of direct EVA Operations experience, including procedures development, mission integration, and mission execution
A record of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including experience in a systems engineering and/or program management environment with NASA Programs, preferably Human Space Flight
Superior analytical, planning, problem solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to effectively utilize oral and written communication to express concepts and recommendations to personnel at all technical and managerial levels
Proven expertise and ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary setting, manage multiple concurrent tasks, and provide direction on competing priorities
Proven ability to make timely, informed decisions and resolve conflicts in high-pressure environments.
Excellent teaming and leadership skills with an ability to multi-task across various issues/disciplines simultaneously
Excellent presentation and communications skills, including development of and briefing of decision packages and complex information in a succinct and polished manner.
Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site/domestically/internationally
This position may require ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

A master’s or advanced degree in a relevant field
Ten years of experience with NASA spacecraft systems
Experience performing or leading technical and programmatic tasks for NASA

Responsibilities

Performing Gateway (GW) System Management tasks in the vehicle’s life cycle related to EVA.
Participating in requirements development and flow down
Performing design reviews and verification activities
Participating in safety review panels
Troubleshooting and performing sustaining engineering of the EVA related components that are part of the Gateway vehicle system
Coordinating with: EVA and Human Surface Mobility Program (EHP) general team members, EHP GW Integrated Product Team (IPT) chair , and EHP Projects, particularly the Gateway spacesuit (once awarded)
Representing GW positions in EHP forums and boards
Providing EVA expertise and advocating for EVA system needs in all applicable GW forums
Leading review of EVA related waivers and deviations from GW modules/projects according to jointly agreed upon EHP-GW processes
Performing actions or trade studies as assigned to provide recommendations to the GW Program for problem resolution. Examples of which include, but are not limited to: Scope of GW funded EVA tools Alternate interfaces needed between suit and airlock systems Acceptable levels of lighting to support EVA activities Integrated operations with a robotic arm

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect