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STARLAB - Senior Crew Support Systems Engineer
Location:
Houston, TX
Description:
Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc offers advanced solutions to meet the most complex U.S. defense, security, space, and intelligence requirements. Celebrating over 50 years in the US, we remain a trusted government partner, leveraging world-class satellite, laser communication, rotor and fixed wing solutions to help our national security, defense and space focused customers meet their missions. Airbus U.S. looks to employ a commitment driven team, dedicated to enabling our customer's mission success. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment and a welcoming and engaging staff. With competitive compensation and superior employee benefits, as well as a commitment to fostering individual career growth, Airbus U.S. is the place where top talent wants to work. POSITION SUMMARY: Voyager Space and Airbus have embarked on a transatlantic joint venture to design, build, and operate the Starlab commercial space station. Starlab will ensure a continued human presence in low-Earth orbit and a seamless transition of microgravity science and research from the International Space Station into the new commercial space station era. The Starlab Crew Support Systems (CSS) Engineers will play a key role in defining and designing an optimal environment control and life support system for Starlab. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Active role in development of Crew Support Systems (CSS) for Starlab including: Comprehensive design of CSS elements, including: General habitability; Crew quarters (permanent and temporary); Hygiene provisions; On-board audio, camera, and video communications equipment; Food preparation and galley; Housekeeping equipment; Emergency equipment and Personal Protection Equipment; Waste and trash management; On-board stowage provision; Crew restraints and mobility aids; Maintenance and tools; Illumination (area and task lighting); On-board recreation and Entertainment Familiarization of existing CSS rated documentation (Gateway, ISS, Columbus etc.) Preliminary to detailed design evolution: including architecture, engineering budgets (power, data, mass, volume), and structural, thermal, electrical and data handling design, software implementation Coordination with Starlab subsystems (thermal, power, electrical, ECLSS, payloads, etc.) to ensure design compatibility and interface definitions Implementation of Starlab constraints into the CSS design process, such as mass, volume or power limitations and frequently changing baselines via continuous coordination with joint venture and internal stakeholders Participation in Starlab emergency response concept definition Integration of CSS into Starlab Crew and Payload operational concept definition Independent advancement of CSS internal trade-offs and analyses in a highly dynamically changing environment Initiation and steering of required simulations, task analysis, and cross-discipline analyses Development of verification and validation (V&V) approach Development of assembly, integration and test (AIT) approach Development of operations concept, logistics and redundancy and spare approach Gathering, understanding and implementation of detailed design information from suppliers on specific H/W and technologies into the overall CSS design (handling of export control, corporate proprietary and ITAR related data) Assessment of technological solutions from assembly to system level (e.g. regarding development time, cost, technical readiness and interactions of the complete system) CSS requirements engineering Derivation of CSS-related requirements from Starlab program and system requirements Screening of applicable standards and tailoring of documents to Starlab needs Definition of system and subsystem requirements with related rationales, verification matrixes and allocations Translation of cross-discipline needs into CSS requirements (e.g. from Safety, Human System Integration or Payloads) Breakdown of requirements for dedicated specifications and requests for proposal to industry Support to CSS Team Lead, Starlab project management, and Starlab chief engineering by Collaborative interaction with CSS & Starlab team Autonomous creation, tracking and resolution of action items Maintaining and updating of risk register and opportunities Maintaining and updating of schedule CSS-internally and in frame of larger integrated management schedule Frequent travel to the US (Houston, Huntsville) and to Airbus DS sites (Friedrichshafen, Bremen) Participation in frequent on-site meetings for workshops for agile problem solving Handling of inputs and outputs and communication to multiple internal stakeholders such as other disciplines and joint venture partners Handling of inputs and outputs and communication to multiple external stakeholders such as potential suppliers and customers Qualified Experience / Skills / Training: Education : Equivalency of Bachelor's degree (required) or Master's degree (preferred) in an applicable STEM field. Experience : Minimum of 9 years total engineering experience (w/ Bachelors); minimum of 7 years total (w/ Masters); Equivalency of five years specific relevant experience in System definition and preliminary design of Crew Support Systems (CSS) for implementation on Starlab. Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities : Familiarity with existing Human Spaceflight Crew Support Systems elements to include General habitability, Crew quarters (permanent and temporary), Hygiene provisions, On-board audio, camera, and video communications equipment, Food preparation and galley, Housekeeping equipment, Emergency equipment and Personal Protection Equipment, Waste and trash management, On-board stowage provision, Crew restraints and mobility aids, Maintenance and tools, Illumination (area and task lighting), On-board recreation and Entertainment Ability to coordinate CSS elements with Starlab subsystems (Thermal, Power, Electrical, ECLSS, Payloads, etc.) Languages: English: fluency in speech and writing is a MUST German and further languages are beneficial Tools: Knowledge of Microsoft office environment is a MUST Experience with CAD or simulation S/W is beneficial Experience with MBSE tools (e.g. Cameo) is beneficial Experience with Confluence is beneficial Experience with requirements tools such as DOORS and JAMA is beneficial Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment. Ability to work independently and with limited oversight in the given area of expertise. Ability to manage a team that is comprised of contractors and key suppliers. Ability to multitask and prioritize work while ensuring all assigned tasks progress. Strong organizational skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work late and/or long hours/weeks - not continuously, but when required to meet critical deadlines (due to inter-continental nature of program). Fast and responsive adaption of stakeholder needs in changing environment from institutional to commercial customers (new ways of working). Travel Required : Frequent travel within the US (Houston TX, Huntsville AL, Denver CO, Arlington VA) and to Airbus DS facilities (Friedrichshafen & Bremen, Germany) may be required up to 40% of the time Eligibility : US citizenship is required; current US passport required. Physical Requirements : Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents. Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds including safety warnings or alarms. Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment Carrying: able to carry documents, electronic equipment and/or supplies up to 40lbs/9kg Lifting: able to lift documents, electronic equipment and/or supplies up to 40lbs/9kg. Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer. Squatting / Kneeling: able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves Standing: able to stand for long periods of time. Equal Employment Opportunity: Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. By submitting your resume or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to XXXX@airbusus.com . Company Website: www.airbusus.com Job Posted by ApplicantPro
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Airbus U.S. Space & Defense
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