Cargo Mission Integrator

Cepeda Systems and Software Analysis is currently seeking a motivated and ambitious Cargo Misson Integrator to join our expanding team in Houston TX. This position supports NASA in the Cargo Mission Contracts Cargo Processing team by performing analytical assessments and physical processing of space flight hardware before shipment to various launch sites or hardware owners. The tasks of the Cargo Integrator ensure that hardware meets requirements and cargo events run within scope time and budget constraints with the ultimate goal of successful delivery to the vehicle integrators for launch or the hardware owners in the case of return missions.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review the Cargo Mission Contract flight specific schedule milestones. Identify and resolve issues or challenges to meeting milestones by communicating with the internal team.
• Identify Points of Contact on-dock dates etc. for tracking hardware deliveries for missions.
• Review and identify inaccurate or discrepant hardware data provided and communicate with data and hardware owners to resolve discrepancies.
• Identify off nominal requirements requests and problems pertaining to hardware requirements and delivery to CMC. Utilize prior experiences standard procedures and basic analysis to resolve issues
• Organize and lead the Hardware Audit including preparation of initial Hardware Accountability Matrix Report (HAMR) distribution of meeting notice reservation of room capture/closure of actions etc.
• Manage the integrated hardware delivery schedule via database throughout the duration of the flight processing. Work with the CML hardware providers and NASA to identify and report delivery and/or handling issues.
• Conduct the in-line Hardware Verification Review (HVR). Review manifested flight hardware items to ensure program requirements are met while observing hardware handling constraints.
• Identify physical issues with hardware items make recommendations for resolution and coordinate with hardware providers and requirement owners to implement resolution. Ensure issues are resolved in order to meet schedule constraints.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

Required Experience:

• 0-5 years experience in an engineering or quality/safety field
• Detailed-oriented
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment

Preferred Experience:

• Familiarity with product lifecycle
• Ability to understand and interpret technical documentation
• Familiarity with handling flight hardware

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

REQUIRED CLEARANCE/Eligibility:

• U.S. Citizenship is Required

What We Offer:

Our industry-leading benefits package goes above and beyond competitive salary commensuration for those just beginning their career and seasoned professionals alike. Our comprehensive benefits package includes full coverage medical insurancepaid leave and paid holidays multiple retirement plan options short-term and long-term disability life insurance and work/life benefits including career development and recognition programs. Other perks we offer are flexible work schedules company-sponsored events and educational assistance.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants:

Cepeda is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online systems and need accommodation due to a disability you may use the following alternative email address to contact us about your interest in employment

Company Overview:

Formed as a corporation in 2001we are a HUBZone veteran-owned woman-owned small business. We focus on servingDoDNASA and thecommercial sectorour services span the complete product life cycle from concept to software development to product release. Our services include software engineering systems engineering and process improvement.

We are passionate about meeting customer requirements while minimizing costs and maximizing performance. We have achieved a rating ofCapability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level 3 for services and development. We have a100% customer satisfaction ratingand havewon numerous awardsat the local and national level. We are also extensively involved in the community and make generous charitable contributions.

Cepeda provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex gender identity sexual orientation pregnancy status as a parent national origin disability (physical or mental) family medical history or genetic information political affiliation military service or other non-merit based factors

Required Experience:

Junior IC