IVA Flight Controller/Instructor with Security Clearance

Title: IVA Flight Controller/Instructor
Location: Johnson Space Center, TX Clearance: National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) with ability to obtain a Security Clearance
Citizenship Requirement: US
Req : 3687
Salary: $89-97K Summary: Craig Technologies has an opening for an IVA Flight Controller/Instructor at Johnson Space Center, TX, and serve as an Instructor for Human Spaceflight Operations. Detailed Description:
This position is on the Integrated Mission Operations Contract (IMOC III) which provides flight control and training support to the International Space Station (ISS) Operations, Exploration, Commercial Crew Program, Gateway, xEVA and Human Landing System (HLS) within the NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) Flight Operations Directorate (FOD) for IVA Operations, in-flight maintenance, cargo stowage and crew systems support. Duties will require successfully completing a training and skill certification process. The individual will attain Mission Control Center Console position and additional certifications required to train astronauts, cosmonauts, flight controllers, and other NASA and International Partner mission operations personnel. Specific duties associated with flight control positions include maintaining a safe environment for astronauts onboard ISS to work and live; monitoring of real-time status and performance of Spacecraft systems; controlling Spacecraft system operations from mission control; reporting status and anomalies to mission managers; determining mission impacts and implementing corrective actions; test and verification of operational products and analysis; integrating requirements with other systems and organizations; and the development and maintenance of operations products such as crew procedures, flight rules, console procedures, and technical references. Individuals in this position may interface directly with the NASA customer, subcontractors, ISS program personnel, International Partners, and commercial Spacecraft vendors. Certified flight controllers may work evenings and weekend shifts. As a certified Instructor the individual will support shifts as needed, develop training materials, participate in the conduct of simulations, and instruct crew and mission operations utilizing a variety of media and facilities.
Duties will require successfully completing a training and skill certification process. Typically, the candidate will first train and become certified for a Mission Control Center console position. The individual may subsequently attain additional certifications required to train astronauts, cosmonauts, flight controllers, and other NASA and International Partner mission operations personnel on ISS systems content. Specific duties associated with flight control positions include maintaining a safe environment for astronauts onboard Spacecraft to work and live; monitoring of real-time status and performance of ISS systems; controlling Spacecraft system operations from mission control; reporting status and anomalies to mission managers; determining mission impacts and implementing corrective actions; test and verification of operational products and analysis; integrating requirements with other systems and organizations; and the development and maintenance of operations products such as flight rules, console procedures, and technical references.
This position will require the candidate to support or lead technical analyses relating to spacecraft systems or operations. Individuals in this position may interface directly with the NASA customer, subcontractors, ISS and other Spacecraft program personnel, International Partners, and commercial vendors.
Certified flight controllers may work evenings and weekend shifts including complex and noncomplex operations. As a certified Instructor the individual will support shifts as needed, develop training materials, participate in the conduct of simulations, and instruct crew and mission operations utilizing a variety of media and facilities. Position Requirements:
Required Work and Skills Experience:

• Bachelor's of Science Degree in Engineering (ABET), Physics, Mathematics or other technically related area.

• 4+ years of related experience

• Knowledge of engineering principles and the ability to apply them to real-time operations is essential.

• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, leadership, teamwork, technical, and administrative skills are mandatory.

• Candidate must have a demonstrated ability to plan, lead, and coordinate a wide range of tasks. Candidate must demonstrate the ability to progress through flight controller and instructor certifications.

• Candidate must be able to apply technical knowledge and operations concepts to exercise effective decision making and initiative in a real-time and fast-paced operational environment.

• Candidate should be a self-starter who excels in a dynamic environment that requires him/her to work effectively both alone or as part of a team.

• Works under general supervision within a framework of established policies and procedures on tasks of moderate difficulty requiring the use of some independent judgement.

• Assist in the development of operational standards and the review and analysis of project requirements to help identify operational improvement needs.

• Required to prepare a variety of technical presentations and reports that are clear and concise.

• Candidate is required to pass a standard flight controller physical examination and pass security clearances.

• Shift work (nights, weekends, and holidays) is required.

• Candidate must be able to support infrequent travel domestically or internationally.

• Russian, Japanese, or European language skills are a plus.

• Successful candidates must be a US Citizen and be able to apply for and successfully receive and maintain security clearance per eligibility requirements. This position requires successful completion of a government background check before commencement of employment.

• Candidate is required to pass a standard flight controller physical examination and pass security clearances. List any required Security Clearances and/or Certifications if applicable
Must Pass a NASA Background Check
Must be able to obtain a Security Clearance
Must be a US Citizen Craig Technologies is an EEO Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other non-job-related protected status. All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information.