ISS Integration & Certification Senior Engineer

The Exploration Company•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Exploration Company is seeking a talented Systems Engineer to lead the integration and certification process for the Nyx missions to the International Space Station (ISS). This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with NASA's requirements and standards. The engineer will oversee all aspects of the process, from developing the certification plan to final certification, ensuring that the NYX spacecraft design and operations meet NASA’s rigorous interface, safety, operations, and verification requirements. This position demands a strong blend of technical expertise, project management skills, and experience in the aerospace industry to ensure the integration process is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, or another related field.
5 to 10 years of experience working in aerospace systems engineering.
At least 3 years in ISS Visiting Vehicle integration, operations and/or certification.
Knowledge of general spacecraft systems engineering, safety and operations products and processes.
Ability to integrate diverse inputs on complex technical topics and synthesize solutions and forward plans that address stakeholder needs.
Ability to work collaboratively with technical personnel from across the company and create high trust relationships with government employees and customers.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the end-to-end integration and certification process for the Nyx Earth missions to the ISS, including development and management of the certification plan, ensuring alignment with NASA requirements and Nyx project milestones and schedules.
Coordinate with NASA and ESA for all matters related to ISS integration and certification. Coordinate NASA and ESA participation in major Nyx life cycle reviews.
In collaboration with the Nyx Engineering team, implement the Nyx/ISS Bilateral Integration and Verification Plan, including related joint activities and data item deliverables associated with ISS certification.
Support the Nyx Safety process and safety reviews, including hazard control development and verification.
In collaboration with the Nyx Engineering team, track execution of Nyx verification and validation activities, particularly items of verification and validation associated with ISS requirements. Coordinate verification and validation reports and Nyx verification closure within NASA, ESA, and TEC tools and processes.
Support Nyx preparation for key joint ISS reviews including the Post-Qualification Review, ISS Integration/Vehicle Acceptance Review, Stage Operations Readiness Review and Flight Readiness Review.
Assess and manage risk associated with spacecraft design, operations and integration with ISS, develop and execute risk mitigation strategies and track risk mitigation actions.