Gateway Program Office EVA Integrator

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators.

Join us and take your place in space.

Building on The Aerospace Corporation's reputation as a trusted, impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success, the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with market-leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customer-facing lines of business to manage and grow programs within NASA, NOAA, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors.
** The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.
**** What You’ll Be Doing
*** Performing Gateway (GW) System Management tasks in the vehicle’s life cycle related to EVA.  These tasks include, but are not limited to:  + Participating in requirements development and flow down  + Performing design reviews and verification activities  + Participating in safety review panels  + Troubleshooting and performing sustaining engineering of the EVA related components that are part of the Gateway vehicle system
* Coordinating with: EVA and Human Surface Mobility Program (EHP) general team members, EHP GW Integrated Product Team (IPT) chair , and EHP Projects, particularly the Gateway spacesuit (once awarded)
* Representing GW positions in EHP forums and boards
* Providing EVA expertise and advocating for EVA system needs in all applicable GW forums
* Leading review of EVA related waivers and deviations from GW modules/projects according to jointly agreed upon EHP-GW processes
* Performing actions or trade studies as assigned to provide recommendations to the GW Program for problem resolution.  Examples of which include, but are not limited to:
* Scope of GW funded EVA tools
* Alternate interfaces needed between suit and airlock systems
* Acceptable levels of lighting to support EVA activities
* Integrated operations with a robotic arm
** What You Need to be Successful
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* Minimum Requirements:

** Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, mathematics, or another related STEM discipline
* At least 10 years of direct EVA Operations experience, including procedures development, mission integration, and mission execution
* A record of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including experience in a systems engineering and/or program management environment with NASA Programs, preferably Human Space Flight
* Superior analytical, planning, problem solving, and decision-making skills
* Ability to effectively utilize oral and written communication to express concepts and recommendations to personnel at all technical and managerial levels
* Proven expertise and ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary setting, manage multiple concurrent tasks, and provide direction on competing priorities
* Proven ability to make timely, informed decisions and resolve conflicts in high-pressure environments.
* Excellent teaming and leadership skills with an ability to multi-task across various issues/disciplines simultaneously
* Excellent presentation and communications skills, including development of and briefing of decision packages and complex information in a succinct and polished manner.
* Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site/domestically/internationally
* This position may require ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
** How You Can Stand Out
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