NASA International Space Station Payload Rack Officer

4M Research Inc. 4M) is a Woman owned small business established in 2007 and headquartered in Huntsville AL. 4M specializes in Systems and Software Engineering and Analysis Information Technology Planning and Analysis and Field Support Services to a variety of customers including MDA NASA and AMCOM. Our continuous and rapid growth is attributable to the caliber of employees 4M strives to hire and retain.

4M is currently looking for a Payload Rack Officer (PRO) for our NASA team in Huntsville AL.

Description:

The PRO is responsible for the configuration of ExPRESS payload racks in the International Space Stations Destiny laboratory and for coordinating the configuration of systems resources to all NASA payload racks. When a new payload is installed the PRO configures the rack interfaces to properly support the payload. The PRO also monitors the health and status of both the payload and the rack and if necessary coordinates troubleshooting of the payload support structure and payload interfaces.

The PRO also is responsible for managing all ground commanding of U.S. payload systems and experiments on the station. The PRO manages the command link receives and sends command files to the mass storage device and configures the system to allow flight controllers in the Payload Operations Center and remote users to send commands to their equipment on the space station.

Job Summary:

The Payload Rack Officer (PRO) provides realtime front room support for timeline configuration and troubleshooting of the onboard payload facility racks and platforms as well as commanding interface for payloads. Tasks and assignments tend to be complex nonroutine and/or require a greater level of expertise. Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and process to meet goals outlined. Duties are performed under limited supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Responsible for managing the operations of the ISS onboard payload facility racks to support payload operations as well as the onboard resources that are required for payloads to operate within these racks.
• Responsible for maintaining an indepth knowledge of the ISS onboard electrical thermal power and command systems that are configured monitored and managed to support realtime science payload operations.
• PRO team supports realtime operations seven days a week twentyfour hours per day.

Education:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Science

Competencies:

• Analytical Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Design Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reasoning to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Technical Skills Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Interpersonal Skills Remains open to others ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
• Written Communication Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork Exhibits objectivity and openness to others views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyones efforts to succeed.
• Quality Management Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Diversity Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Ethics Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support Follows policies and procedures; Supports organizations goals and values.
• Judgment Includes appropriate people in decisionmaking process; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Motivation Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.
• Planning/Organizing Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives.
• Professionalism Approaches others in a tactful manner; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Quality Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Safety and Security Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions. Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Dependability Follows instructions responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions.
• Initiative Seeks increased responsibilities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Required:

• To perform this job successfully an individual should have the ability to use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program write software set up functions enter data or process information.

Work Location:

Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Huntsville AL United States

Qualified candidates should apply online at .

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