International Space Station Flight Controller - ADCO/POINTING/GNC

Barrios Technology • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Barrios Technology is an engineering solutions partner with more than 45 years of experience supporting NASA and the commercial space industry. We deliver innovative engineering, software, and technology integration services across NASA centers nationwide. Barrios prides itself on a people-focused culture that values creativity, diversity, professional growth, and a healthy work–life balance.
We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. Bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for support of the International Space Station. Currently there is an exciting opportunity for an International Space Station Flight Controller - ADCO/POINTING/GNC to join the Barrios team at Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX.
The International Space Station Flight Controller - ADCO/POINTING/GNC supports the Guidance, Navigation, and Control aspects of our human spaceflight programs. In support of the International Space Station, an individual will train and certify as either an Attitude Determination and Control Officer (ADCO) and serve as a technical expert for the International Space Station (ISS) Motion Control Systems (MCS) or Pointing flight controller, performing attitude control or line of sight calculations and predictions for the International Space Station (ISS) and Artemis Programs. ADCO Flight Controllers are responsible working in a partnership with Russian controllers to determine and manage the station's orientation, controlled by the on-board MCS. This position is responsible for planning and calculating future attitudes and maneuvers for the station and is responsible for docking the ISS with other spacecraft. Additional certifications in support of Commercial Crew Vehicles and Artemis lunar programs are possible to obtain.
ADCO and Navigation Flight Controllers work in the Mission Control Center (MCC) at Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston Texas. These individuals are also responsible for training astronauts, and flight controller peers on spacecraft GNC systems. Personnel will be expected to complete NASA led flight controller and instructor certifications for this area of expertise.
Individuals in this position will support evening, night, and weekend shifts. This position interfaces directly with the NASA customer, subcontractors and international partners and are expected to have an awareness of the company's competitive position and the impact of failing to meet schedule or quality requirements.

Requirements

• This is an entry-level position for candidates with 0-2 years of related experience
• Requires successful completion of a government background check before commencement of employment
• A Bachelor of Science in Engineering, or Physics and Math from an accredited engineering school, college or university is required, or anticipate degree by June 2026
• Candidate must have a technical background and a good understanding of engineering principles
• Candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrated initiative, outstanding organizational skills, the ability to participate in a team environment, and the ability to function well under pressure
• Must be proficient in Windows and Microsoft applications. The candidate must have strong multi-tasking/work prioritization skills
• Knowledge of engineering principles and the ability to apply them to real-time operations is essential
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, leadership, teamwork, technical, and administrative skills are mandatory
• Demonstrated ability to plan, lead, and coordinate a wide range of tasks
• Demonstrated ability to progress through flight controller and instructor certifications
• Must be able to apply technical knowledge and operations concepts to exercise effective decision making and initiative in a real-time and fast-paced operational environment
• Must be a self-starter who excels in a dynamic environment with the ability to work effectively both alone or as part of a team
• Required to pass a standard flight controller physical examination and pass security clearances
• Shift work (nights, weekends, and holidays) is required
• Candidates must be able to meet JSC requirements for certification as a Flight Controller
• Candidates must be able to apply for and successfully receive/maintain the required security clearance
• Must be able to pass an Air Force Class III physical
• Night, weekend, and Holiday work may be required for integrated simulations and flight support
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally as required
• Successful candidates must be a US Citizen and be able to apply for and successfully receive and maintain security clearance per eligibility requirements

Nice To Haves

• Preference for Aerospace, Aeronautical, Astronautical, or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in Guidance, Navigation and Control in coursework or internships
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, teamwork, technical, and administrative skills are mandatory
• The candidate must be able to work in a dynamic environment that requires him/her to work effectively both alone and as part of a team
• The candidate must have a demonstrated ability to plan, lead, and coordinate a wide range of tasks

Responsibilities

• Train and certify as either an Attitude Determination and Control Officer (ADCO) and serve as a technical expert for the International Space Station (ISS) Motion Control Systems (MCS) or Pointing flight controller, performing attitude control or line of sight calculations and predictions for the International Space Station (ISS) and Artemis Programs.
• Work in a partnership with Russian controllers to determine and manage the station's orientation, controlled by the on-board MCS.
• Plan and calculate future attitudes and maneuvers for the station and is responsible for docking the ISS with other spacecraft.
• Training astronauts, and flight controller peers on spacecraft GNC systems.
• Complete NASA led flight controller and instructor certifications for this area of expertise.
• Support evening, night, and weekend shifts.
• Interface directly with the NASA customer, subcontractors and international partners and are expected to have an awareness of the company's competitive position and the impact of failing to meet schedule or quality requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees