Description

Aerodyne Industries is a dynamic, rapidly growing engineering and information technology services firm headquartered on Florida's exciting Space Coast. With locations throughout the US, we take pride in delivering small business agility with large corporation capabilities. Our list of clients count on us to prepare NASA's Missions to the Moon and Mars and to defend our nation supporting the Missile Defense Agency and Department of Defense.  Join the adventure of a lifetime by becoming a teammate with Aerodyne Industries and work on projects that will define our future. 

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!     

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Orion Co-Manifested Payload Docking Integration Lead to join the team with Aerodyne Industries.

• Tasking is expected to vary across the following:
• Provide insight to and oversight of tasks related to the integration of Co-Manifested Payload (International Habitat, Refueling Module, Airlock, etc) docking mechanisms, relative navigation sensors, avionics, and software within the Orion spacecraft architecture.
• Coordinate activities across Orion and Gateway programs, including coordination across US suppliers and International Partners
• Participate and/or lead working groups to resolve technical issues, requirement disconnects, facilitate changes, etc.
• Analyze partner and provider requirements to assess conflicts, gaps, and adequate flow down and decomposition of the NASA program requirements.
• Assist in the planning, development, review, and maintenance of requirements and verification plans, products, and closures.
• Lead NASA reviews and prepare materials for system life cycle milestones, including Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, Hardware Acceptance Reviews, and Flight Readiness Reviews
• Review and provide feedback to Docking-related Safety Hazard reports. Participate in the NASA safety panel reviews and work with providers to resolve identified concerns.
• Participate in a real-time flight support role requiring knowledge of docking system and vehicle operations, flight rules, and contingency procedures. This would also require training with a mission support team under various flight scenarios in the JSC Mission Control Center
• Work with team members to identify risks, develop risk statements, and plan risk responses, including program level risks.
• Review vendor submitted data, such as verification closure notices, and recommend NASA acceptance or provide comments to identify and resolve shortcomings.
• Work in a team environment and report to the team lead to provide status on progress and issues.
• Maintain a professional relationship with the NASA customer and other NASA support contractors.
• Travel as needed to other NASA centers and commercial partner facilities, international and domestic, in support of duties.
• Perform other duties as required.

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position.

Qualifications External

Requisition Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and may be expected to have a related master's degree and normally possess 10-15 years of related experience.
• Requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and possess 10+ years of related experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including:
• Preparation of written review packages
• Summary reports status and/or metrics
• Create requirement, interface definition, and/or verification content
• Ability to work in a cross-discipline team to compile input and clearly communicate team positions to senior managers.
• Experience with NASA, or similar program, product development and operational life cycle, including related best practices, standards, and processes.
• Ability to track multiple tasks and prioritize work independently.
• Self-motivation and quick learner to adapt to the broad array of subjects and issues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Excel, familiarity with Sharepoint and requirement management databases.

Requisition Preferences:

• BS degree in Systems, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited engineering school.
• Knowledge and work experience in a Systems Engineering role in a NASA, DoD, or Aerospace environment or a desire to transition to a systems engineering role, especially with complex or multi-discipline systems.
• Experience with, or working knowledge of, aerospace docking systems, relative navigation sensors, and docking operations
• Familiarity with Orion, Gateway, Commercial Crew, Space Shuttle, and/or International Space Station design development, certification, and delivery life cycle processes.
• Familiarity with NASA JSC Flight Hardware Life Cycle, Certification, and Engineering processes
• Experience with requirements development, flow down, and management.
• Experience with verification and validation definition, execution, and closure.
• Experience with developing and evaluating technical or design trade studies.
• Experience with developing and evaluating root cause analyses and failure recovery plans.
• Working knowledge of requirements management software and systems engineering tools such as DOORS, Cradle or Jama. 

Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Much, much more!

Additional Information

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with the established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

US EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status. 

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