SPIE Operations Alternate Element Discipline Lead Engineer (ES4)

Amentum•Huntsville, AL

4d•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 Element Discipline Lead Engineer for Operations. The role coordinates across engineering disciplines and system elements to support operations and systems engineering activities and products for the SPIE Element and its sub-elements. The engineer supports design, integration, verification, testing, launch, and operations across applicable Space Launch System mission configurations, working with NASA centers, program stakeholders, and prime contractors. The role includes technical assessments, requirements and risk work, launch operations support, reviews, acceptance activities, and leadership of trade studies and technical working groups. Travel to NASA centers and contractor facilities may be required. The position is based in an office environment and requires extensive computer use and communication with coworkers, management, and clients. Domestic travel is required at approximately 5%. The normal workday is 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; minimal overtime may be required to meet milestones and technical demands. Proof of U.S. citizenship and a STAR ID are required.

Requirements

Degree in aerospace, mechanical, or a related engineering field or technical discipline from an accredited university.
Typically, a BS degree with at least 10 years of experience or a master's degree with at least 8 years of experience.
Must be a U.S. citizen and have a STAR ID.
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 associated with 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 interface and collaborate effectively with engineering and project management at all 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 multiple engineering disciplines.
Demonstrated experience developing and delivering project-level technical briefings to engineering teams, project management, and other stakeholders.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and exercise good judgment.
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, accurately, and promptly, verbally and in writing, and to interact professionally with coworkers, management, and clients.
Ability to work at a computer for extended periods and sit for extended periods during meetings and engineering work; ability to 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; appropriate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.
Appropriate grooming and dress that do not impose a safety risk or hazard.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the current SLS program and a working understanding of SPIE interfaces, functions, and sub-elements.
Familiarity with SLS OMRS, 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 GSE 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 System 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 SPIE leadership, the LSE team, the Operations EDLE, and other NASA centers in support of design, development, test, evaluation, assembly, integration, and operations for SLS, EGS, and Orion MPCV 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 related technical areas.
Assess technical documentation, including CRs, RCNs, LCNs, OMRS documentation, and WADs.
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 activities.
Support verification, validation, and acceptance activities for SPIE Element hardware.
Participate in document and milestone reviews, including 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 evaluating performance, schedule, cost, and risk to assess technical feasibility and compare alternative engineering solutions and advanced concepts.
Lead and participate in task teams, working groups, TIMs, conferences, and training activities, including travel to NASA centers and contractor facilities as required.
Apply systems engineering and project management processes, methods, and strategic practices to support technical integration and program objectives.