Payload Safety Panel Representative - Houston, United States - GeoControl Systems, Inc.

Description

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 Payload Safety Panel Representative to join the team with JETS II Teammate company, GeoControl Systems, Inc. As a Payload Safety Panel Representative, you will:

• Act as the Engineering representative to the ISS Payload Safety Review Panel (PSRP)
  
• Be an integral member of the PSRP team for all phases of a project from project kick-off and development (PDR, CDR,
  
• etc.) through product delivery for flight
  
• Perform technical review of simple and complex spaceflight payload systems and devices with respect to transport,
  
• interface and operational parameters and requirements as well as assure that sound engineering practices have been
  
• employed
  
• Interact with the subject matter expert team, coordinating comments, and providing feedback communications
  
• Support meetings with ISS Program leadership
  
• Provide periodic support to Safety Review Panels for ISS Hardware, visiting vehicles, or EVA hardware
  
• Participate in engineering working group meetings that support ISS safety panel reviews
  
• Perform other duties as required
  

Requirements

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.
- 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
- Ability to work on multiple projects, within matrix team environments, and to demanding schedules is required. Examples
of capabilities may be requested during interview process
- Minimum of 10 years Flight hardware experience
- Experience in the design and evaluation of electrical and mechanical systems including avionics, electrical power
distribution and control, hydraulic, pneumatic, pressure systems, pyrotechnics, mechanisms and electromechanical
devices
- Working knowledge of thermal analysis, stress analysis, and material science as applicable to mechanical systems and
devices
- Ability to identify and assess hazardous conditions and implement controls and verifications related to mechanical,
electrical and electronic systems and devices
- Working knowledge of all systems safety disciplines
- Working knowledge of Fault Tree / Failure Analysis
- Good knowledge of aerospace materials and acceptability
- Familiarity with the NASA standards and payloads requirements
- Working knowledge of crew requirements / preferences
- Experience with Spaceflight Safety certification
- Have a proactive attitude in leading a group to resolve technical issue
- Possess strong leadership and communication skills
- Possess strong negotiations skills

Requisition Preferences:

• Systems Engineering experience
  
• Systems / Payload integrator experience
  
• System Safety experience at Johnson Space Center highly desired
  
• Degree in ME, EE, Aerospace Engineering, or Aerospace Safety
  
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency maybe 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 EnvironmentGenerally, 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 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.
  

Benefits

Benefits

GCS health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules and opportunities to work remotely, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K, Roth), health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental and pregnancy leave.