Job Description
Essential Roles & Responsibilities:
• Provide technical services to assist in scheduling and documenting engineering review board (ERB) activities
• Provide engineering technical integration support to LSP’s Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE) and engineering launch team with launch vehicle systems activities
• Serve as Engineering Review Board Information System (ERBIS) Administrator
• Provide technical services to the engineering launch team designated to support NASA LSP sponsored missions and activities preparing for and during launch campaigns
• Travel to VSFB to support west coast launch campaigns and to launch vehicle provider facilities for travel ERBs
• Document engineering review summaries, technical discussions and results/recommendations required to support ERBs
• Conduct research in engineering database and create reports for Chief Engineer based on analysis
• Support OCE engineering launch team by organizing console assignments, attending meetings/readiness reviews, meeting set-up and documenting lessons learned
• Coordinate and produce Day of Launch presentation package
• Provide access and training to new ERBIS users, track ERBIS bugs and conduct extensive user testing for ERBIS upgrades, conversions, and/or bug fixes
• Coordinate and prepare presentation packages for readiness reviews and risk reviews
• During launch countdown, monitor engineering discipline nets and inform Chief Engineer of any issues
• Manage Chief Engineer’s launch countdown procedures on Day of Launch
Desired Background:
• Familiarity with NASA’s Launch Services Program
• Ability to thrive preparing for and in a launch campaign environment
• Strong understanding and experience with Microsoft Office suite of products, SharePoint and WebEx
• Proficiency in database administration and developing reports – preferably engineering data
• Experience documenting technical discussions/decisions, to include dissenting opinions and actions preferably in an engineering environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or at least 5 years of equivalent technical experience – NASA/Launch Services Program experience is a plus
• Knowledge of systems engineering, range operations, communications & telemetry operations and mission integration operations
• At least 5 years of technical writing/editing experience
• Travel (< 25%) including up to 4 weeks during launch campaign
• Work a flexible schedule to support launch campaigns and meetings across different time zones
• U.S. Citizen; Requires successful completion of National Agency Check w/ Inquiries
Competitive Compensation: We offer a highly competitive salary package to attract and retain top talent in the industry. Our compensation structure is designed to reward exceptional performance and provide financial stability.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: We provide a comprehensive health insurance plan that covers medical, dental, and vision expenses. Our goal is to ensure that our employees have access to quality healthcare and can take care of their well-being.
Retirement Savings: We offer a robust retirement savings program, including a 401(k) plan, to help our employees plan for their future. We provide matching contributions to help accelerate their savings and build a solid financial foundation.
Work-Life Balance: We believe in the importance of work-life balance and understand that our employees have personal commitments and responsibilities. We offer generous paid time off to support our employees in maintaining a healthy work-life integration.
Professional Development: We are committed to the growth and development of our employees. We provide various opportunities for professional development, including training programs, and tuition reimbursement, to help them expand their skills and advance in their careers.
Recognition and Rewards: We value the contributions of our employees and believe in recognizing their achievements. We have a robust recognition program in place, including employee appreciation events, and employee recognition awards, to acknowledge and reward exceptional work.
Positive and Inclusive Work Environment: We foster a positive and inclusive work environment where diversity is valued, and employees feel respected and empowered. We promote collaboration, open communication, and teamwork to create a supportive atmosphere that enables everyone to thrive.
Saalex Solutions, a division of Saalex Corp., is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on Test Range Operations and Management, Engineering and Logistics Services, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Services and Information Technology Services. Founded in 1999 by Travis Mack, Saalex Solutions is a Service Disabled Veteran-Owned and Operated business with prime and subcontract expertise serving the Navy, Army, Air Force, NASA, corporate clients, and local governments. We employ a workforce of over 600 at military and NASA installations nationwide and have offices in Camarillo CA, Rockledge FL, Newport RI, Ridgecrest CA, Corona CA and Keyport WA.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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