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Craig Technologies OSO IVA Crew Systems Operations Flight Controller and Instructor in Houston, Texas
Title: OSO IVA Crew Systems Operations Flight Controller and Instructor
Location: Johnson Space Center, TX
Clearance: National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) with ability to obtain a Security Clearance
Citizenship Requirement: US
Req #: 3796
Salary: $110K-125K
Summary: Craig Technologies has an opening for a OSO IVA Crew Systems Operations and Instructor position at Johnson Space Center, TX.
Detailed Description:
This position is on the Integrated Mission Operations Contract (IMOC III) which provides Crew System Operations and training support to the Human Space Flight Operations within the NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) Flight Operations Directorate (FOD) for IVA Operations and crew systems support. Duties will require successfully completing a training and skill certification process to support real-time humans space flight operations. The individual will attain certifications required to train astronauts, cosmonauts, flight controllers, and other NASA and International Partner mission operations personnel. Specific duties associated with flight control positions related to astronaut rescue and recovery, maintaining a safe environment for astronauts onboard space vehicles to work and live; monitoring of real-time status and performance of space vehicle systems; controlling space vehicle system operations from mission control; reporting status and anomalies to mission managers; determining mission impacts and implementing corrective actions; test and verification of operational products and analysis; integrating requirements with other systems and organizations; and the development and maintenance of operations products such as crew procedures, flight rules, console procedures, and technical references. Individuals in this position may interface directly with the NASA customer, subcontractors, space vehicle program personnel, International Partners, and commercial vendors. Certified flight controllers may work evenings and weekend shifts. As a certified Instructor the individual will support shifts as needed, develop training materials, participate in the conduct of simulations, and instruct crew and mission operations utilizing a variety of media and facilities. Duties will require successfully completing a training and skill certification process. The individual may train to become certified for a Mission Control Center console position, and/or attain certifications required to train astronauts, cosmonauts, flight controllers, and other NASA and International Partner mission operations personnel on crew systems and crew recovery, space vehicle systems content. Specific duties associated with flight control positions include maintaining a safe environment for astronauts onboard space vehicles to work, live and return to earth; monitoring of real-time status and performance of space vehicle systems; controlling space vehicle system operations from mission control; reporting status and anomalies to mission managers; determining mission impacts and implementing corrective actions; test and verification of operational products and analysis; integrating requirements with other systems and organizations; and the development and maintenance of operations products such as flight rules, console procedures, and technical references. This position will require the candidate to support or lead technical analyses relating to Crew Systems, recovery and rescue operations, or spacecraft systems. Individuals in this position may interface directly with the NASA customer, subcontractors, space vehicle program personnel, International Partners, and commercial vendors. Certified flight controllers may work evenings and weekend shifts including complex and noncomplex operations. As a certified Instructor the individual will support shifts as needed, develop training materials, participate in the conduct of simulations, and instruct crew and mission operations utilizing a variety of media and facilities.
Position Requirements:
Required Work and Skills Experience:
Bachelor's of Science Degree in Engineering (ABET), Physics, Mathematics or other technically related area.
5+ years of related experience.
Experience with Astronaut Rescue Liaison support for tactics, techniques and procedures related to astronaut recovery and rescue for NASA and Commercial Crew personnel.
Experience in Military or Commercial crew rescue operations and missions.
Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, leadership, teamwork, technical, and administrative skills are mandatory.
Candidate must have a demonstrated ability to plan, lead, and coordinate a wide range of tasks. Candidate must demonstrate the ability to progress through flight controller and instructor certifications.
Candidate must be able to apply technical knowledge and operations concepts to exercise effective decision making and initiative in a real-time and fast-paced operational environment.
Candidate should be a self-starter who excels in a dynamic environment that requires him/her to work effectively both alone or as part of a team.
Works under general supervision within a framework of established policies and procedures on tasks of moderate difficulty requiring the use of some independent judgement.
Assist in the development of operational standards and the review and analysis of project requirements to help identify operational improvement needs.
Prepare a variety of technical presentations and reports that are clear and concise.
Candidate is required to pass a standard flight controller physical examination and pass security clearances.
Shift work (nights, weekends, and holidays) is required.
Candidate must be able to support infrequent travel domestically or internationally.
Russian, Japanese, or European language skills are a plus.
List any required Security Clearances and/or Certifications if applicable
Must Pass a NASA Background Check
Must be able to obtain a Security Clearance
Must be a US Citizen
Craig Technologies is an EEO Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other non-job-related protected status. All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information.