Biomedical Flight Controller (BME)

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On the Human Health and Performance Contract we are at the forefront of safeguarding astronaut health ensuring human performance and advancing technologies for human space exploration.

We are seeking an International Space Station (ISS) and Gateway Biomedical Flight Controller (BME) at the NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston TX.

What Youll Do:

In this role you play a role in supporting the International Space Station (ISS) as a Biomedical Flight Controller (BME) and the Gateway program as an Integrator. Overall this Gateway BME will split half of their time between the two projects for 36 months after which the employee and their managements will re-assess the division of support.

The general function of the Biomedical Flight Controller (call-sign: BME) is to ensure astronaut health and safety by providing operational and technical support as representatives of the Human Health & Performance (HH&P) Directorate at NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC). The BME provides this support on console in the Mission Control Center (MCC) for the ISS as well as off-console through various project assignments meeting support and other mission support roles. The BME is the primary Crew Health Care System (CHeCS) representative to the MCC flight control team; CHeCS includes all hardware/software in the CounterMeasures System (CMS) Environmental Health System (EHS) Health Maintenance System (HMS) and private video teleconferencing (for routine medical checkups remote telemedicine support and psychological support of family/friends). A large portion of the job corresponding to flight operations involves responding to new situations as they arise thinking on your feet and relying on your training to react in a real-time fast-paced operational environment. Incumbent will perform other assignments and duties as required.

While not supporting console in MCC this BME will serve as a Human Health and Performance (HHPC) Integrator for the Gateway program. The position is part of a team of integrators and subject matter experts (SMEs) who work together to ensure Gateway adequately incorporates and implements NASA standards into vehicle/mission design. Working closely with other integrators the Integrator will obtain and maintain technical knowledge across all human health and performance disciplines and engage SMEs for the details. HHP disciplines include crew health environmental factors medical operations physiology anthropometry strength and biomechanics maintenance and housekeeping safety habitability and architecture information management and displays and controls. The position will participate in designated meetings and working groups as a mechanism for monitoring the incorporation of HHP design consideration in vehicle design. The Integrator will monitor how well HHPC requirements are met ensure that issues of unmet or under met requirements are documented communicate the status of these issues to the HMTA/HHP team and prepare materials for communicating awareness or escalating issues as needed. The position will interface with HMTA and HHP NASA management as well as with Program personnel.

Position may eventually include working console in MCC for Gateway operations.

You will:

• Provide Flight Controller operational and engineering support from the Flight Control Room (FCR) and Multi-Purpose Support Room (MPSR) in the Mission Control Center (MCC) as it pertains to Medical Operations.
• Monitor biomedical environmental and other crew-related data during all mission phases.
• Perform and manage data/communications uplink and downlink in support of crew health and medical operations.
• Provide technical support to the crew and flight control team for the Crew Health Care System (CHeCS).
• Coordinate and conduct private video teleconferencing between the crew and their medical support team and family members on the ground.
• Adhere to the Flight Operations Directorate (FOD) shift schedule for MCC Flight Controllers which generally runs three (3) 9-hour shifts per 24-hour day. The majority of these shifts will be week-day only. Though it is sometimes required to support MCC shifts as needed on weekends and holidays in support of mission duties.
• Follow Space Station issues and provide/coordinate medical input when needed. Provide technical expertise to the Flight Surgeon in responding to crew health issues.
• Perform duties as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned CHeCS hardware MCC console specialty project and/or flight control documentation; SME duties include but are not limited to:
  • Participate in pre-flight design & requirements reviews provide operational insight and expertise and prepare for operational execution of new CHeCS hardware
  • Write submit validate and maintain operational procedures for CHeCS equipment and crew medical activities
  • Update requirements activity planning documentation and technical reference documentation as necessary
  • React to any anomalies/issues related to CHeCS equipment and crew medical activities to provide MCC console personnel with resources necessary to address or workaround the issue
  • Communicate/collaborate/coordinate with other mission support personnel to assess on-going operations equipment anomalies and plans for activities utilizing equipment
  • Assimilate information from various sources and act as liaison with representatives from Flight Surgeon Engineering Training Exercise Specialists Laboratory and Science communities that support CHeCS equipment and requirements
  • Assist in the coordination of manifest stowage packing and unpacking inputs for CHeCS hardware
• Follow structured Space Station certification training program to meet specific training milestones in a timely manner. Meet all requirements to obtain Space Station Flight Controller certification for supporting MCC operations. Continue proficiency training following MCC certification.
• Must be able to work well both individually with a high degree of initiative and self-starter motivation as well as in group environments that at times may require acting as the sole Medical Operations representative on a team.
• Completion of a standard flight controller physical examination and government background check are required.
• Represent all HH&P requirements during the design phase.
• Represent HH&P at design milestones (i.e. SRR PDR CDR).
• Review verification and certification of vehicles hardware and software in development.
• Maintain a broad knowledge of all HH&P requirements and engage Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for the technical details and direction.
• Integrate of HH&P operational activities.
• Document and tracking concerns and decisions.
• Develop and executing a plan for documenting operational processes.
• Coordinate technical subject matter experts (SME) as needed.
• Provide insight into compliance with HMTA mandatory standards.
• Inform HMTA decisions by participating in Program activities
• Coordinate and participating in Program document and design reviews
• Develop corresponding summary assessments and following up on resulting actions
• Develop requirements mapping from HMTA standards to Program documents and corresponding gap analysis
• Review and assessing integrated test and analysis activities
• Formulate summarizing and representing an HH&P position based on subject matter expertise for Program reviews
• Develop position papers and/or requirements interpretations for human health and performance issues
• Disseminate information to HH&P management and subject matter experts

What You Bring:

You bring experience leading a team of experts in different fields towards a common goal. You use your experience and judgment to support both the ISS and Gateway programs in real-time operations and planning. You comply with KBRs Safety Health and Environmental Plan Quality Plan and all safety policies and procedures and complete all assigned training.

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Engineering or a related Engineering/Sciences field
• Desired
  • A background in physiology or associated coursework
  • Prior experience in the spaceflight industry
  • Mission Control or other operational experience
  • Experience with human systems requirements/verification

Your Skills:

• Communication (both verbal and written)
• Problem solving
• Critical thinking
• Leadership
• Organizational skills

What to Expect

This position is expected to be 100% on site and 100%in person. Occasional travel may be required.

Why KBR

At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to an ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR 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.

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Belong Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.