BETS - Payload Integration Manager

GeoControl Systems • Houston, TX

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

GeoControl Systems, Inc. is seeking a Payload Integration Manager for internal and external payloads for the International Space Station. This position is exempt and requires the candidate to maintain HUBZone residency or be willing to relocate to a HUBZone. The role involves managing schedules, status charts, developing Payload Integration Agreements (PIAs), assisting payload developers with data sets and exceptions, participating in anomaly resolution, and supporting major payload and ISS program reviews. The candidate will also manage cold stowage assets, assess requirements, develop traffic models, and coordinate with the ISS program to ensure capability for all phases of payload integration. The position requires a professionally mature candidate with strong organizational and problem-solving skills, capable of setting and meeting deadlines and interfacing with various disciplines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 5 years experience performing Payload Integration, preferably for the International Space Station.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Good leadership and teamwork characteristics.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must meet eligibility requirements to receive and maintain a Boeing badge and NASA Badge.
• Reside in a HUBZone or willing to relocate to a HUBZone.

Responsibilities

• Initialize and maintain on a monthly basis the Payload Integration Manager (PIM) schedules and stop light status charts for various payload rack facilities and attached payloads.
• Develop unique Payload Integration Agreement (PIA) letters for assigned payloads.
• Maintain the Standard PIA for ISS Payloads (SSP 57061).
• Assist payload developers in processing exceptions associated with program and integration requirements.
• Assist payload developers in providing payload data sets.
• Participate in anomaly resolution when on-orbit anomalies occur during real-time operations.
• Assist the payload developer by participating in major payload reviews such as Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews (PDR/CDR), Ground Operations Reviews, Flight and Ground Safety Reviews, and System Acceptance Reviews (SAR).
• Participate in major ISS program reviews such as internal NASA OZ CoFR reviews, Hardware Verification Review (HVR), and Bench Packing Reviews.
• Report open items/risks at various program reviews but does not represent the payload developer.
• Provide technical expertise to Research Integration Office boards and panels, ISS boards and panels, and working groups.
• Manage cold stowage assets for the ISS.
• Perform assessments of payload cold stowage requirements.
• Develop cold stowage traffic models.
• Coordinate across the ISS program to ensure capability exists for ascent, on-orbit, and descent phases.
• Integrate payload cold stowage requirements through the Cold Stowage Management Team (CSMT).
• Maintain configuration management of cold stowage forms submitted by payload developers.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules
• Opportunities to work remotely
• Educational reimbursement
• Retirement benefits (401K, Roth)
• Health benefits
• Tax saving options
• Disability benefits
• Life and accident insurance
• Voluntary benefits
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Parental and pregnancy leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level