Payload Safety Panel Representative

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration.

We have an exciting opportunity for a

Payload Safety Panel Representative

to join our JETS II contract team at

NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX .

If selected you will:

Act as the Engineering representative to the ISS Payload Safety Review Panel (PSRP)

Be an integral member of the PSRP team for all phases of a project from project kick-off and development (PDR, CDR, etc.) through product delivery for flight

Perform technical review of simple and complex spaceflight payload systems and devices with respect to transport, interface and operational parameters and requirements as well as assure that sound engineering practices have been employed

Interact with the subject matter expert team, coordinating comments, and providing feedback communications

Support meetings with ISS Program leadership

Provide periodic support to Safety Review Panels for ISS Hardware, visiting vehicles, or EVA hardware

Participate in engineering working group meetings that support ISS safety panel reviews

Perform other duties as required

Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

Requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and may be expected to have a related master's degree and normally possess 10-15 years of related experience

Ability to work on multiple projects, within matrix team environments, and to demanding schedules is required. Examples of capabilities may be requested during interview process

Minimum of 10 years Flight hardware experience

Experience in the design and evaluation of electrical and mechanical systems including avionics, electrical power distribution and control, hydraulic, pneumatic, pressure systems, pyrotechnics, mechanisms and electromechanical devices

Working knowledge of thermal analysis, stress analysis, and material science as applicable to mechanical systems and devices

Ability to identify and assess hazardous conditions and implement controls and verifications related to mechanical, electrical and electronic systems and devices

Working knowledge of all systems safety disciplines

Working knowledge of Fault Tree / Failure Analysis

Good knowledge of aerospace materials and acceptability

Familiarity with the NASA standards and payloads requirements

Working knowledge of crew requirements / preferences

Experience with Spaceflight Safety certification

Have a proactive attitude in leading a group to resolve technical issue

Possess strong leadership and communication skills

Possess strong negotiations skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Systems Engineering experience

Systems / Payload integrator experience

System Safety experience at Johnson Space Center highly desired

Degree in ME, EE, Aerospace Engineering, or Aerospace Safety

Benefits

Competitive pay

Positive work-life balance

100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability

11 paid holidays annually

Generous PTO

401k after 12 months of service with employer match

Education assistance

Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.

US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.