SPIE Operations Alternate Element Discipline Lead Engineer

Amentum•Huntsville, AL

1d•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), supporting the Spacecraft Payload Integration & Evolution (SPIE) Lead Systems Engineer team and the SPIE Operations Element Discipline Lead Engineer. The role coordinates with engineering disciplines, system elements, NASA Centers, and program stakeholders to develop and execute operations and systems engineering activities and products for SPIE. The position supports SPIE sub-elements, including Artemis III Spacer hardware, the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS), Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA), and Orion Stage Adapter (OSA), as well as work associated with the Space Launch System (SLS), Exploration Ground Systems (EGS), and Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle (MPCV). It provides technical support across design, integration, verification, testing, evaluation, assembly, and launch operations for applicable SLS mission configurations. The position may provide launch operations support from the SLS Engineering Support Center and requires domestic travel to NASA Centers and contractor facilities. The role assesses technical documentation, supports requirements and verification activities, participates in program and hardware reviews, and leads complex trade studies. The employee represents SPIE Operations leadership at designated boards and develops technical briefings. The work is performed in an office environment and involves extensive computer use, regular interaction with colleagues and NASA clients, and occasional overtime to meet milestones.

Requirements

Degree in aerospace, mechanical, or a related engineering field or technical discipline from an accredited university.
Typically, a bachelor's degree with at least 10 years of experience or a master's degree with at least 8 years of experience.
U.S. citizenship and 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 collaborate and interface effectively with engineering and project management personnel at all levels, lead technical discussions, influence stakeholders, and build consensus.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate, collaborate, and resolve complex technical issues through systematic problem analysis.
Excellent written and oral technical communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical subjects clearly 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, and to interact professionally with coworkers, management, and the client.
Regular attendance and appropriate arrangements for delegating duties during absences.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the current SLS program and a working understanding of SPIE interfaces, functions, and sub-elements.
Familiarity with the SLS Operations Maintenance Requirements System (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 Ground Support Equipment 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

Serve as a liaison among the SPIE Element Office, SPIE Chief Engineer, SPIE Element Lead Systems Engineer, and SPIE Operations Element Discipline Lead Engineer to coordinate technical data needs, deliverables, and interfaces.
Provide systems engineering and operations integration support to SPIE sub-elements, including Artemis III Spacer hardware, ICPS, LVSA, and OSA.
Coordinate with SPIE engineering leadership, the LSE team, other operations leads, and 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, testing, and launch across applicable SLS mission configurations.
Provide technical insight into prime contractor operations engineering activities and other technical areas relevant to the SPIE Element.
Assess technical documentation, including Change Requests, Requirements Change Notices, LCC Change Notices, OMRS documentation, and Work Authorization Documents.
Represent the SPIE Operations EDLE at the Operations Integration Board as required and develop and deliver division- and department-level briefings on behalf of 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.
Support verification, validation, and acceptance activities for SPIE Element hardware.
Participate in document and milestone reviews, review evaluation planning, major program milestones, 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 assessing performance, schedule, cost, and risk to evaluate feasibility and compare alternative engineering solutions and advanced concepts.
Lead and participate in task teams, working groups, Technical Interchange Meetings, conferences, and training activities, including travel to NASA Centers and contractor facilities as required.
Apply established systems engineering and project management processes, methods, and strategic practices to support technical integration and program objectives.