ISS Integration & Certification Senior Engineer

The role

You will lead the integration and certification process for Nyx spacecraft missions to the International Space Station. This involves ensuring compliance with NASA requirements and managing the certification plan from development to final certification.

What you will do

• Coordinate the end-to-end integration and certification process for Nyx Earth missions to the ISS
• Coordinate with NASA and ESA for ISS integration and certification matters
• Coordinate NASA and ESA participation in major Nyx life cycle reviews
• Implement the Nyx/ISS Bilateral Integration and Verification Plan
• Support the Nyx Safety process and safety reviews
• Track execution of Nyx verification and validation activities
• Coordinate verification and validation reports and Nyx verification closure
• Support Nyx preparation for key joint ISS reviews
• Assess and manage risk associated with spacecraft design, operations and integration with ISS
• Develop and execute risk mitigation strategies and track risk mitigation actions

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, or another related field
• 5 to 10 years of experience working in aerospace systems engineering
• Knowledge of general spacecraft systems engineering, safety and operations products and processes
• Ability to integrate diverse inputs on complex technical topics and synthesize solutions
• Ability to work collaboratively with technical personnel and create high trust relationships with government employees and customers

Nice to have

• at least 3 years in ISS Visiting Vehicle integration, operations and/or certification

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
• All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check

About the company

The Exploration Company is building spacecraft for humanity.