Vehicle Systems Integration Engineer

ARES Corporation•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Support the International Space Station Program's (ISSP) office of System Engineering and Integration as a member of the Vehicle Integrated Performance Environments and Resources (VIPER) team. This full-time position will perform analysis in support of integrated visiting vehicle requirements associated with ISS dynamic operations, energy balance analysis & power transfer coordination, as well as various ISS end-of-life special studies. In this multi-disciplinary role, you will develop skills in systems integration involving several international/commercial partners, while also being called on to perform team mentoring, management briefings, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Technical and operational knowledge of ISS systems architecture, structures, flight schedules and environments.
Understanding of LEO orbital dynamics/conditions, spacecraft navigation/control and docking/berthing limits.
Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a proactive team environment.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel & Power Point).
Strong organization skills, attention to detail and excellent follow-through skills.
Experience using visual basic or python for engineering analysis.
Previous NASA support experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with NASA flight rules, NASA hazard/safety databases.
Experience with JAMA/ASDB applications.
Understanding of visiting vehicle and ISS thruster hardware/software capabilities.
Experience analyzing space for jettison/deployment events, visiting vehicle traffic and reboost operations.
Experience integrating ISS visiting vehicles requirements for trajectory, GNC and propulsion in support of rendezvous and departure operations.
Master's degree in aerospace related engineering.

Responsibilities

Perform analysis in support of integrated visiting vehicle requirements associated with ISS dynamic operations.
Conduct energy balance analysis & power transfer coordination.
Perform various ISS end-of-life special studies.
Develop skills in systems integration involving several international/commercial partners.
Perform team mentoring.
Conduct management briefings.
Perform other duties as assigned.