Utilization Integration Engineer- MLSG

Amentum•Huntsville, AL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utilization Integration Engineer supports payload integration for the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) and Life Sciences Glovebox (LSG) on the International Space Station. The role serves as the primary interface between the MLSG Project team and Payload Developers and Payload Integration Managers, coordinating payload-to-facility interfaces, requirements, verification, schedules, and deliverables. The engineer documents interfaces and requirements, coordinates verification closeout, reviews facility and ISS resource requirements, and supports payload safety reviews, design reviews, readiness inspections, and integration verification testing. The position also reports integration status and participates in project and payload meetings. Work is performed in an office environment and includes domestic travel, extensive computer use, and occasional minimal overtime.

Requirements

Degree in Engineering, Science, Math, or a related technical field.
Typically, equivalent to 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, as well as Microsoft tools.
Experience defining payload hardware or facility requirements and coordinating, analyzing, and submitting verification.
Proactive coordination skills with multiple stakeholders, including Payload Developers, Principal Investigators, Payload Integration Managers, 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 is required.

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 to protect each facility.
Report weekly payload/product integration status to the MLSG Project Office.
Coordinate with stakeholders to obtain the data needed to close out facility requirement verification.
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 regarding payload schedules and deliverable status.
Participate in ISS Program payload safety reviews as a facility subject matter expert.
Attend payload design reviews, including Preliminary Design Reviews and Critical Design Reviews, to coordinate available facility resources.
Coordinate and support payload Test Readiness Inspections and Integration Verification Testing.
Support program, project, and payload meetings, statuses, boards, and panels.