OSO Flight Controller

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This is an entry level position. The candidate employee will support the EVA, Robotics and Crew Systems Division at Johnson Space Center (JSC). This position will involve all aspects of Space Station flight control, including systems monitoring, analysis, troubleshooting, flight rule and procedure development. This employee will instruct Space Station Mechanisms and/or On-Orbit Maintenance lessons to Space Station crewmembers and flight controller personnel. This employee will interface with the NASA customer on a daily basis as well as many other engineering organizations and will be required to represent the Crew Systems section at NASA meetings. This employee must have the ability to read and understand detailed electrical, mechanical, and plumbing schematics. The employee will be expected to achieve certification as a Mission Control Center-Houston (MCC-H) Operations Support Officer (OSO), and Space Station Training Facility (SSTF) Repair and Mechanism (RAM) Instructor. Upon eventual certification, the individual must work with limited supervision on a team with other flight controllers or instructors. During Space Station operations the OSO (Operations Support Officer) position reports to the flight director and coordinates system operations and failure analysis with other Space Station flight controllers and Mission Evaluation Room (MER) Engineering personnel. During Space Station Expedition Crew Training the RAM Instructors work with the Chief Training Officer (CTO) and the Crew to determine the best possible training curriculum. During Space Station Simulations the RAM reports to the CTO and works with other SSTF instructors to provide realistic high stress training to flight controller personnel. Secondary duties require supporting meetings and concisely reporting results to management, writing systems and console procedures, and making oral presentations.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; Excellent interpersonal communication skills and must possess the ability to relate well with other Flight Controllers, Instructors, other contractor personnel, NASA personnel, and various Space Station program elements in a high-stress environment. Some experience with personal computers and/or workstations is required. Successful candidates must be able to apply for and successfully receive and maintain a security clearance per eligibility requirements. NACI and Medical Clearances are necessary for Flight Controller Certification. The candidate must be able to work occasional shift work, and some weekend/holiday work. The position requires some domestic travel and may require international travel. US Citizenship is required.

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