MISSION OF THE POSITION |
The technical design and development lead for the Starlab ground and space Mission Operations. The Mission Ops Lead will have broad experience in Mission Operations and will leverage their technical expertise in space systems to lead a team of subject matter experts and guide numerous subcontracts to develop Starlab initial mission operations concept and support systems. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive experience, preferably with background in the International Space Station operations, human rated space systems and leadership skills to guide the Starlab Program team of engineers and subcontractors to ensure Starlab meets its technical requirements on schedule and on budget to deliver the first-ever free-flying commercial space station. This role reports directly to the Starlab Program Manager and functionally reports to the Starlab Chief Engineer. |
ESSENTIAL DUTIES |
- Responsible for developing concept of Mission Operations for Starlab system:
- Initial Starlab operation/setup CONOPS
- Crew and cargo launch operations and traffic models,
- Starlab Crew training CONOPS
- Visiting vehicle operations and requirements, planning and scheduling
- Crew on station operations, rotation procedures and protocols
- Astronaut health, medical and life support requirements
- Starlab spaceflight orbital Mission Control /Ops
- Ground Stations/ TT&C/C&DH systems and network CONOPS and requirements
- Station Simulators/Mockups
- Develop Ops products (flight rules, crew procedures…) for the station, airlock and payloads in coordination with the George Washington Carver Science Park
- After IOC, Lead Station mission ops team for ongoing operations
airlock systems operations - Must have the ability to work independently with sustained focus on complex tasks as well as in a team environment.
- Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills and abilities to coordinate complex technical projects in a dynamic program environment
- Interface with Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) to ensure SE processes are followed for the Starlab Spacecraft and the associated ground and research systems
- Technical lead for the Mission Operations Design, Development, Test and Evaluation (DDT&E) and system verification activities for the overall Starlab Mission Ops
- Provides technical support to Starlab technical team including subcontractors
- Responsible for managing and resolving all technical issues, risks, and changes.
- Develops technical Statements of Work (SOWs) for subcontractors
- Collaborate with Starlab PM and Chief Engineer/Lead Systems Engineer (CE/LSE) to resolve technical issues within cost and schedule constraints
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ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES |
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES |
- Supervise, manage, and direct the selection, training, development, appraisal and work assignments of assigned personnel.
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COMPETENCIES |
EDUCATION | - Bachelor’s degree or higher education in Engineering, Safety Management or related field from an accredited university required.
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CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES | - Certified flight controller for the International Space Station (ISS) and is responsible for operations and liaison functions between NASA and commercial spacecraft that visit the ISS.
- ISS Command Certification in ISS Operations.
- Ability to obtain a security clearance
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EXPERIENCE | - 5+ years of work experience developing products for human spaceflight
- 5+ years of direct experience in Mission Ops, Requirements Definition, DDT&E, operations, and sustaining engineering for complex human-rated aerospace systems preferred
- Comfortable representing technical and programmatic information to various stakeholder communities including scientists, academics, engineering staff, executives, and investors—both nationally and outside the United States.
- Experience developing project plans and will be expected to define a Mission Ops plan, processes and guidelines.
- Understanding of United States export control laws and regulations
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering (i.e., mechanical, electrical, aerospace), hard sciences (i.e. physics, materials science), computer science/engineering or mathematics from an accredited university
- Strong oral and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience working with multidiscipline and contractor teams to integrate complex subsystems into an integrated aerospace system
- Experience with Flight Operations Directorate (FOD) organizations, Flight Directors, International Partners, and other NASA organizations and centers to plan Space Station (ISS) operations and future program development
- Experience in Design to Cost and Cost as an Independent Variable (CAIV)
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TALENTS | - Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to guide and influence teams while overseeing and supporting the development of requirements and the production of safety and mission assurance processes by contractors
- Strong oral and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to work closely with various teams
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to identify potential safety risks
- Proficient at navigating the complex regulatory landscape of the space industry, particularly NASA standards
- Understanding of United States export control laws and regulations
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