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The Payload Integration Engineer will perform Gateway and Moon to Mars (M2M) research payload integration support for the Gateway Program Mission Integration and Utilization Office (MI&U) and M2M Exploration Operations (ExOps) Office with NASA’s International Space Station (ISS) Projects Office at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC).
Job Responsibility:
Coordinating with Gateway module providers and subsystem managers regarding research systems, research payload integration, and utilization support
Coordinating with Artemis Program personnel regarding research systems, payload integration, and utilization support
Developing Artemis-level and/or Gateway payload integration processes and implementation plans, user’s guides, and other utilization documentation
Representing the Gateway MI&U and/or M2M ExOps to potential payload developers or vehicle developers
Supporting payload developers in integrating their systems into the Gateway or Artemis elements
Reviewing technical documentation and requirements
Authoring technical documentation, including M2M utilization requirements documents
Developing requirements for ground equipment and facilities to test payloads during payload development and verification
Conducting trade studies
Developing presentations for and supporting Gateway-related and M2M-related control boards, panels, and working groups
Supporting Gateway, Artemis, and payload milestone reviews and action closures
Attend, participate, and support Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM) and Project Reviews
Provide inputs to the identification of action items, action closures, and minutes
Requirements:
Degree in Engineering or related field is required
BS with 25 years of experience, or a master’s with 23 years of experience
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
Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required
Nice to have:
Systems engineering experience
Experience with technical data integration, DOORS Next Generation, Microsoft Office, and knowledge of web-based tools such as Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint
Spaceflight hardware/software development or integration experience
Human spaceflight safety requirements and analysis experience
Payload development/integration experience with hardware in an unpressurized environment (i.e., external payloads)
Degree from an ABET-accredited university is preferred