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The Payload Integration Engineer will provide Human Landing System (HLS) utilization payload integration support for the HLS Program Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) Office at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). On the HLS Program, “utilization payloads” refer to payloads designed for the purposes of science, research, development, test and evaluation, public outreach, and education.

Description of Duties:

The Utilization Payload Integration Engineer responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Coordinating with HLS Provider(s) regarding utilization payload requirements and interfaces, utilization payload integration, and utilization support

• Coordinating with HLS, Moon to Mars (M2M), and other M2M program personnel (e.g. Gateway, Orion, Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Program (EHP), etc.) regarding utilization payload interfaces, utilization payload integration, and utilization support

• Reviewing HLS Program documentation, including Interface Requirements Documents (IRDs), Systems Requirements Documents (SRDs), Concepts of Operation (Conops), whitepapers, plans, charters, etc.

• Reviewing Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate (ESDMD)-level, M2M-level, and other Artemis/M2M program documentation from an HLS utilization perspective

• Authoring new or modifying existing HLS Program requirements relating to utilization payload interfaces

• Developing HLS-specific utilization payload documentation, including interface requirements documents, interface control documents, payload users’ guides, operations products, etc.

• Supporting the development of M2M-level and cross-Program utilization payload integrated processes and associated products, from the HLS Program perspective

• Representing the HLS Utilization Payload Team to M2M Mission Definition and Utilization (MD&U) and other M2M programs in cross-program boards, panels, and working groups

• Reviewing HLS Provider design data, deliverables, verification events, ConOps, and proposals

• Serving as a direct interface between payload developers and HLS/M2M

• Shepherding payload developers through the process of integration with HLS (includes gathering payload inputs and data, integration agreement development, procedure development, Interface Control Document (ICD) development, build and maintenance of payload integration schedules, manifesting, Certification of Flight Readiness (CoFR) support, etc.)

• Support HLS, M2M, cross-program, and utilization payload milestone reviews

• Providing inputs to periodic reporting products (e.g. SE&I weekly meetings, weekly notes, Monthly Program Reviews (MPR), Quarterly Program Reviews (QPR), HLS insight reviews, etc.); representing the HLS Utilization Payload Team at recurring status meetings and reviews as required

• Developing presentations for control boards, panels, and working groups

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Qualifications:

Degree in Engineering or related field is required. Degree from an ABET accredited university is preferred. BS degree in Engineering or related technical field with 10 years applicable experience is required. Degree from an ABET accredited institution preferred.

Required:

• ISS or other spacecraft payload facility and/or research payload integration experience and a working knowledge of the NASA research payload integration processes and principles.

• Understanding of the processes required to prepare hardware/payloads for launch and operations in a microgravity environment, including the processes associated with reviews, documentation, quality, and safety.

• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder coordination skills.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Desired:

• Systems engineering experience.

• Experience with technical data integration, Microsoft Office, and knowledge of web-based tools such as WebEx, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint.

• Hardware integration experience.

Essential Functions

Work Environment:

Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (<10%)

Physical Requirements:

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%).

Equipment and Machines:

Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance:

Normal workday is from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Other Essential Functions:

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

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