Engineering & Systems Support - Houston, TX, United States - Aerodyne Industries

Description

Aerodyne Industries

Job 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.

This position is for a key subject matter expert for in-space mechanisms that will be part of the mechanisms system management team


This position will:

• Conduct systems engineering and management oversight of in-space mechanisms for both the International Space Station and Commercial Crew Program.

This includes subsystem management of:
o Mechanism integration
o Separation mechanisms
o Latching mechanisms
o Flight crew operated mechanisms

• Coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering support across NASA and contractor teams throughout the flight hardware development process.
• Interface with other systems and subsystems to ensure mission success, crew safety, and overall vehicle health and performance
• Prepare information and present as required to program technical and programmatic leadership
• Small amount of travel may be necessary
• Perform other duties as required

Job 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 normally possess years of related experience.
• NASA or aerospace mechanical design experience
• Human spaceflight hardware design experience
• Mechanisms or robotics experience required
• Excellent communication skills (in person and in writing)
• Proficient with MS Office and Teams (for virtual meetings)
• Comfortable presenting to ISS Engineering Review Board

Requisition Preferences:

• BS degree in engineering (Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering preferred) and at least 5 years of experience
• Knowledge of and experience with the NASA flight hardware requirements generation, validation and verification processes
• Experience in aerospace separation systems design, development, and flight certification
• Experience in mechanical design, development, and flight certification
• Knowledge of and experience with the interpretation and application of NASA-STD-5017 to complex mechanical and attachment systems
• Knowledge of and experience with the NASA approach to fault tolerance and design risk mitigation
• Knowledge of and experience performing dimensional tolerance analyses, including thermal effects and GD&T
• Experience with the NASA system management insight/oversight model and approach
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams
• Ten years of space mechanisms experience

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 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.

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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Location:
Johnson Space Center - Houston, TX 77058 US (Primary)


Clearance Required:
None


Shift Type:

Education:
Bachelor's Degree


Career Level:
Mid Level Career 5+ years


Category:
Engineering


Date Needed By:

Job Type:
Full-time


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