Utilization Integration Engineer- MLSG

Amentum•Huntsville, AL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utilization Integration Engineer, formerly known as the Glovebox Integration Engineer (GIE), supports payload integration for the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) and Life Sciences Glovebox (LSG). The role serves as the primary interface between the MLSG Project team and Payload Developers (PDs) and Payload Integration Managers (PIMs), supporting payload-to-facility integration and verification for the International Space Station (ISS) program. The ISS Projects Office manages and performs human-rated space projects and tasks, including project planning, budgeting, scheduling, testing, cost control, sustaining engineering, payload integration, and operations. The MLSG Project provides sustaining engineering, payload integration engineering, and facility maintenance for the MSG and LSG in support of the ISS Program. The position is based in an office environment and involves extensive computer work and communication, with domestic travel listed at 5%. The normal workday is 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; minimal overtime may be required to meet milestones and technical demands. Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

Degree in Engineering, Science, Math, or a related technical field.
Typically, the equivalent of a minimum of a master's degree with 8 years of experience, or a bachelor's degree with 10 years of experience.
Experience in payload hardware integration and/or space operations support.
Understanding of the ISS Program structure and the roles of its organizations in launch, integration, on-orbit operation, and return of facility and payload hardware.
General knowledge of Marshall and Johnson Space Center databases such as ORBIT and VERITAS, and Microsoft tools.
Experience defining payload hardware or facility requirements, coordinating verification, performing analysis, and submitting verifications.
Proactive coordination with multiple stakeholders, including Payload Developers, Principal Investigators, PIMs, and project office representatives.
Strong initiative and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and complete tasks according to project schedules.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proof of U.S. citizenship.
Ability to work at a computer for extended periods and operate general office equipment.
Ability to use stairs or elevators to access floors and buildings at NASA and company facilities.

Nice To Haves

Degree from an ABET-accredited institution.
Experience reporting payload/product integration status.
Experience submitting payload verification closures in VERITAS.
Ability to manage multiple projects at different phases of completion.

Responsibilities

Generate Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and Utilization Memos (UMs) documenting payload-to-facility interfaces and requirements.
Develop Materials Compatibility memos documenting material mitigations needed to protect each facility.
Report weekly payload/product integration status to the MLSG Project Office.
Coordinate with stakeholders to obtain data needed to close out verification against facility requirements.
Analyze, review, and submit MLSG payload verifications to the ISS Program and the VERITAS database.
Review and approve ISS and facility resource requirements from Payload Developers.
Coordinate with Payload Integration Managers on payload schedules and deliverable status.
Participate in ISS Program payload safety reviews as the facility subject matter expert.
Attend payload design reviews, including Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs) and Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), to coordinate available facility resources.
Coordinate and support payload Test Readiness Inspections (TRIs) and Integration Verification Testing (IVT).
Support program, project, and payload meetings and status activities, including MLSG weekly meetings, boards, and panels.
Provide clear and timely communication and interact professionally with coworkers, management, and clients.
Travel domestically in the United States as required.
Work independently with minimal supervision and make sound decisions and judgments.