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Astrion · 1 day ago

Spaceflight Hardware Propulsion Gateway Sub-System Lead

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Astrion is seeking a Spaceflight Hardware Propulsion Gateway Sub-System Lead to join their team at NASA Johnson Space Center. This role involves leading the Propulsion Sub-System for the Habitat and Logistics Outpost and the Propulsion & Power Element in the NASA Lunar Gateway, requiring collaboration with various teams and a deep understanding of spacecraft operational constraints.

ManufacturingSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the Propulsion Sub-System Lead for the Habitat and Logistics Outpost (HALO) and/or Propulsion & Power Element (PPE) in the NASA Lunar Gateway

Lead Partner working group meetings, involving planning agenda topics related to current, and forward risks, issues, and challenges

Develop a detailed understanding of the PPE/HALO spacecraft and its operational constraints to inform and assist the System Manager and Refueling Lead in detailed con-ops development

Develop an in-depth understanding of the Certification of Flight Readiness (CoFR) process, and be able to aid the System Manager in the development and gathering of Objective Evidence to build solid flight rationale

Communicate mission baseline, mission risk, and issues to mission management teams, across a variety of NASA and commercial partnership leadership

Travel to commercial partners facilities, for insight/oversight of critical operations and other mission essential technical meetings

Lead presentations/discussions with various other sub-systems and working groups related to PPE chemical propulsion refueling needs and designs

Develop console tools and train under the System Manager to become Mission Support Personnel in the Mission Evaluation Room (MER) during operations

Qualification

Spacecraft propulsion experienceTesting of propulsion systemsRequirements managementSystems Engineering experienceNASA JSC processes knowledgeOralOrganizational skillsWritten communicationTechnical leadership experience

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 5-10 years of related experience

Spacecraft propulsion experience with a focus on fluid and mechanical aspects

Experience in the design, assembly, testing, certification, and operation of space propulsion systems and components

Experience coordinating space propulsion systems requirements verification and validation between multiple organizations

Basic knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field, such as mechanical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, material selection, testing, and office software

Excellent organizational skills, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to coordinate support from a wide range of technical disciplines

Confident in knowledge and experience, and able to discuss propulsion topics with subject matter experts

Experience with NASA JSC Flight Hardware Life Cycle, Certification, and Engineering processes

Knowledge and work experience in a Systems Engineering role in a NASA, DoD, or Aerospace environment

Experience with requirements management, verification and validation definition and execution, design trades, risk analysis, and system analysis of space hardware

Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various high level meetings

Preferred

Familiar with JSC organizations, processes, and procedures

Experience with NASA JSC Flight Hardware Life Cycle, Certification, and Engineering processes

Experience with requirements management, verification and validation definition and execution, design trades, risk analysis, and system analysis of space hardware

Working knowledge of NASA, JSC, and ISS standard practices and requirements including safety, fault tolerance, and unique disciplines

Familiarity with NASA/JSC documentation databases and share point sites as well as typical systems engineering software products

Experience in technical or team leadership roles