Payload Safety Panel Representative

Astrion•Houston, TX

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you inspired by human space exploration and passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to benefit both space missions and life on Earth? Join our diverse and highly collaborative team as we tackle NASA’s deep space exploration challenges. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider, we partner with NASA centers across the United States to deliver cutting-edge engineering support for mission-critical programs. We have an exciting opportunity for a Payload Safety Panel Representative to support the International Space Station (ISS) to join the team! This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering
A minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Ability to work on multiple projects, within matrix team environments, and to demanding schedules is required. Examples of capabilities may be requested during interview process
Experience in the design and evaluation of electrical and mechanical systems including avionics, electrical power
distribution and control, hydraulic, pneumatic, pressure systems, pyrotechnics, mechanisms and electromechanical devices
Working knowledge of thermal analysis, stress analysis, and material science as applicable to mechanical systems and devices
Ability to identify and assess hazardous conditions and implement controls and verifications related to mechanical, electrical and electronic systems and devices
Working knowledge of all systems safety disciplines
Working knowledge of Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Fault Tree / Failure Analysis
Good knowledge of aerospace materials and acceptability
Familiarity with the NASA standards and payloads requirements
Familiarity with the ISS Hazard System website and associated tools
Working knowledge of crew requirements / preferences
Experience with Spaceflight Safety certification
Have a proactive attitude in leading a group to resolve technical issue
Possess strong leadership and communication skills
Possess strong negotiations skills
Background check & U.S. Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 5 years Flight hardware/systems experience
Systems Engineering experience
Systems / Payload integrator experience
System Safety experience at Johnson Space Center highly desired
Degree in ME, EE, Aerospace Engineering, or Aerospace Safety

Responsibilities

Function as the Engineering representative to the ISS Safety Review Panel (ISRP)
Be an integral member of the ISRP team for all phases of a project from project kick-off and development (PDR, CDR,
etc.) through product delivery for flight
Perform technical review of simple and complex spaceflight payload systems, Government Furnished Equipment, or ISS
systems with respect to transport, interface and operational parameters and requirements as well as assure that sound
engineering practices have been employed
Interact with the engineering subject matter expert team, coordinating comments, and providing feedback
communications
Support meetings with ISS Program leadership
Participate in engineering working group meetings that support ISS safety panel reviews
Perform other duties as required