ADV000CMY Payload Safety Panel Representative (J)

Aerodyne Industries•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Aerodyne Industries is seeking a Payload Safety Panel Representative to join their Safety Division with JETS. This role is crucial for ensuring the safety of spaceflight payloads, particularly for NASA's missions to the Moon and Mars, and supporting the Missile Defense Agency and Department of Defense. The company prides itself on delivering small business agility with large corporation capabilities and is looking for passionate individuals to contribute to human space exploration and the future of space systems. This position offers the chance to work on exciting challenges for NASA's deep space exploration endeavors as part of the largest engineering solutions provider working with NASA across the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 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.
Minimum of 5 years Flight hardware experience
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

Nice To Haves

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