Mission Integration Engineer

KBR, Inc. • Houston, TX

22h

About The Position

Mission Integration is a very high visibility role that is essential to the successful operation of the Mission Control Center (MCC) and the Engineering functions on the contract. The Mission Integration (MI) group ensures all MCC activities are planned, coordinated, and executed properly. In addition to the coordination of planned facility activities, MI is also the focal point for the coordination of MCC problems requiring engineering response and for the timely and effective communication of these issues to both MSOC and NASA management. The group develops, coordinates, and maintains the MCC work plan schedules and performs regular reviews with the Increment Lead Flight Director. This position provides support to real time operations and other systems where availability is required for mission success through 24x7 on call support. The MI integrates and presents readiness of the MCC and the MSOC contract to support specific Mission Events. This readiness is presented in the Flight Readiness Review to internal and external stakeholders. The MI supports Emergency Preparedness planning of the MCC facility, including support to external FOD and JSC groups responsible for management of the facility. In the event of a disaster or severe weather event, the MI provides real-time support to response and recovery activities.

Requirements

• 10 years’ experience related to space flight operations, control center operations and/or ground or space network operations
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, technical, organizational, and planning skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize work content, and work effectively under stress
• Strong interpersonal skills including excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to capture and apply technical knowledge and operations concepts to ensure effective decision making
• Demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities
• Minimum 2-years of experience related to space flight operations, Mission Training Center operations and/or ground or space network operations

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of current Mission Control Center architecture and operational concepts
• Familiarity with current NASA human spaceflight activities and proposed future vehicles
• Ability to perform risk assessments, develop risk mitigations and complete risk informed decisions
• Established customer interface with NASA/CD and NASA Flight Directors or other PTF teams

Benefits

• KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.
• We support career advancement through professional training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level