ORION Ground Operations Integration Engineer, Associate

Role/Responsibilities

• Develop the operational products related to the Orion vehicle avionics and flight software.
• Develop ground operations vehicle requirements, including the following subsystems: Mechanisms, Umbilicals, Structures, Thermal Protection, Propulsion, Purge, Vent & Drain.
• Review and integrate vehicle subsystem technical requirements.
• Develop subsystem concept of operations.
• Review drawings, procedures and other documentation relative to subsystems.
• Monitor ground processing operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in an Engineering discipline and 0-2 years of experience.
• Experience with MS Office Software Suite.
• Pass Site Specific background investigation.
• Physical ability to climb stairs, access work platforms, visually observe operations tasks and walk short distances to safely enter/support/exit processing facilities.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Desired Skills

• Basic familiarity with Spacecraft ground operations, test and checkout of mechanical and fluid systems such as Mechanisms, Umbilicals, Structures, Thermal Protection, Propulsion, Purge, Vent & Drain, handling and transport.
• Basic experience reading or generating design drawings/models, schematics and specifications.
• One or more years of experience as a Spacecraft Engineer or related field.