Barrios Technology · 1 month ago
Lunar Terrain Vehicle - Flight Operations Lead
US-TX-Houston
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expBarrios Technology is an engineering solutions partner with over 45 years of experience supporting NASA and the commercial space industry. They are seeking a Flight Operations Lead to support the development and operations of the Lunar Terrain Vehicle, focusing on crew training, real-time operations, and team management.
AerospaceSoftware Engineering
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and manage team of flight controllers and instructors in establishing the mission operations architecture for the Lunar Terrain Vehicle human spaceflight program in collaboration with customer stakeholders, leveraging comprehensive spaceflight operations experience in the dynamic commercial environment
Create, test, and verify operational products and analysis
Lead crew training activities for new commercial spaceflight systems, including development of lesson plans and instruction materials; conduct lessons in classrooms, trainers, and simulators; conduct onboard training sessions; conduct crew and flight controller evaluations; write training facility requirements
Lead real-time operations, including maintaining safe environment for astronauts; monitoring real-time status and performance of systems; control system operations from mission control; report status and anomalies; and determine mission impacts and implement corrective actions from malfunctions
Apply extensive technical knowledge and operations concepts to exercise effective decision making and initiative in a real-time and fast-paced operational environment
Provide employee growth, team building, and mentoring for the organization
Perform all other assigned duties
Qualification
Required
BS degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school and fifteen (15) years of spaceflight operations experience
BS degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school and twenty (20) years of spaceflight operations experience
Extensive experience in flight operations or mission control, preferably human spaceflight
Completed flight controller and/or instructor certifications
Demonstrated leadership experience
Demonstrated problem-solving ability in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with customers and stakeholders
Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, leadership, teamwork, technical, and administrative skills
Shift work (nights, weekends, and holidays) is required
Candidate may be required to pass a standard flight controller physical examination and pass security clearances
Perform all other assigned duties
Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation
Post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol as outlined in our Drug Free Workplace policy
Work may involve sitting for extended periods
May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb
Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary
Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task
Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
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 when required
Must be able to work in a team atmosphere
Must put forward a 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
This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed
Preferred
Working experience with Human Space Exploration programs
Previous experience in flight control or crew training, especially certification as FCR or Instructor
Experience developing operational documentation (Flight Rules, Procedures, etc.)
Experience with requirement development, decomposition, documentation, and review
Experience with human spaceflight anomaly remediation process
Demonstrated ability to work well in a team and independently
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint)
Benefits
Drug-free workplace
Post-offer, pre-employment drug test
Company
Barrios Technology
Barrios Technology is a small business provided a full spectrum of engineering, operations and related technology services in aerospace.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sandy Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Kelly Page
President
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