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International Space Station ISS Deorbit Subject Matter Expert SME

$151.3k - $226.9k

Aerospace Corp

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.

The Human Exploration and Spaceflight (HESF) Sub-Division, within the NASA Programs Division (NPD) of CSG, maintains the company subject matter expertise for human spaceflight. HESF supports NASA and its bold human exploration missions from the NASA Headquarters Mission Directorates, to the Moon to Mars Office, down to every Artemis Program in operation. We also support the International Space Station (ISS), Commercial LEO Development Program, Commercial Crew Program, Human Health & Performance. And the Gateway Program. HESF support spans from architecture and mission design, to technology development, requirements and design reviews, and finally to verification, safety, and on orbit operational reviews and concurrences.

The ISS Deorbit SME (Senior Project Engineer- Technical Project Management) will support the ISS Program Office (OB7/VIPER) by assisting the NASA ISS Deorbit Manager in all capacities to define, analyze, and assess the various options for eventually deorbiting the ISS safely. This includes, but is not limited to, representing the NASA ISS Deorbit Manager as needed on all panels and reviews.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

What You'll Be Doing

Providing full-time support to the OB7/VIPER team's ISS Deorbit Technical Manager. These tasks include, but are not limited to:

  • Employing technical subject matter expertise in all aspects of ISS deorbit trajectory planning
  • Performing risk trades for orbit shape
  • Assessing deorbit operations
  • Performing ground track trade studies
  • Accomplishing other tasks as required

Performing as back up for ISS Deorbit Technical Manager

  • Substituting at all Program Level meetings as required
  • Providing insight/oversight as needed for all technical activities

What You Need to be Successful- Senior Project Engineer- Technical Project Management

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, mathematics, or another related STEM discipline is required
  • At least (10) years of orbital/deorbit analysis experience, including procedures development, mission integration, and mission execution is required
  • A record of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including experience in a systems engineering and/or program management environment
  • 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 the 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

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

  • Master's degree or advanced degree in a relevant field is preferred
  • Ten years of experience with NASA Programs
  • Experience performing or leading technical and programmatic tasks for NASA, especially Human Space Flight is preferred

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)
$151,300.00 - $226,900.00

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

  • Operate Strategically
  • Lead Change
  • Engage with Impact
  • Foster Innovation
  • Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
  • Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
  • 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
  • Relocation assistance
  • Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
  • Education assistance programs
  • An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email at View email address on click.appcast.io . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal .

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