Job description

Overview: Our long-term client relationship with KBR has led to a need for a Flight Dynamics Officer (FDO) on the Integrated Mission Operations Contract II (IMOC II) contract at Johnson Space Center (Houston, TX).

Building on more than four decades of experience in providing innovative integration solutions for government and commercial space programs, Barrios offers an extensive range of engineering, software, and related technology integration services in support of the aerospace community. As a woman-owned and operated small business, we are a people-focused company that supports professional development, while working to ensure that you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Barrios employees actively participate in the growth of the commercial spaceflight industry through our partnerships with companies leading commercial space development, as well as successfully supporting NASA as our primary government customer. Our long history supporting Low Earth Orbit (LEO) on the International Space Station, and now Commercial LEO, lays the groundwork for future missions to the Moon through our work on Orion, Gateway, and the Space Launch System.
Responsibilities: The* Flight Dynamics Officer (FDO)* will:

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Support the Exploration Flight Dynamics Officer (FDO) group and the Flight Dynamics Division within the Flight Operations Directorate at the Johnson Space Center.

• Be responsible for the overall trajectory or flight path, of the Space Launch System (SLS), Orion, Boeing CST-100/Starliner and all related payloads or associated space-bound vehicles associated with the flight. Monitors vehicle performance, assesses abort modes, calculates orbital translation maneuvers and resulting trajectories, monitors vehicle flight profile and energy levels during re-entry.
• Be involved with many aspects of the SLS, Orion and possibly Commercial Crew trajectory analysis, integration, troubleshooting, flight rule and procedure development and real-time monitoring and flight control work for a variety of tasks including, but not limited to, trajectory performance, integrated launch aborts, Range Safety, launch window analysis, and different flight phase analyses.
• Provide support and oversight associated with the various Commercial Crew Program providers.
• Be required to achieve certification as a flight controller in support of the FDO console operations and be part of the Mission Control Center (MCC) team responsible for the flight operations, including coordination of trajectory and performance operations and failure analysis with other flight controllers and the Flight Director.
• During missions and training simulations, support a flexible work week (shift work) as early morning, late evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required to support real-time mission support schedules.
• Provide 24/7 dynamic and quiescent coverage during active missions with additional on-call (as needed) support.
• Train for and/or maintain flight controller certification through individual study, proficiency examination, and/or generic/mission-specific simulated environment.
• Develop training lessons and presentations.
• Support the training of other FDO trainees.
• Interface with NASA customer daily, as well as many other technical and engineering organizations.
• Represent the FDO at different NASA panels, boards, and working groups.
• Support a multitude of meetings and concisely reporting notable and actionable results to management including facilitation of meetings and taking minutes or summarizing the meeting.
• Write and review flight rules, operational interface procedures, console procedure, cue cards, system briefs, and other needed operational documentation.
• Create quality assuring relatable mission data products for internal and external customers.
• Develop software requirements for and testing console situational awareness tools/scripts, data production tools, and/or analysis tools/scripts/post-processors.
• Perform analysis, trade studies, running trajectory simulations and interpreting performance data including modifying Python, Matlab, and/or Freeflyer scripts and running them in a Linux environment.
• Make oral presentations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Required Education/Experience/Skills:

• BS Degree in Physics, Math or Engineering from an accredited engineering school, college or university.

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• Currently enrolled in a BS degree program in Physics, Math or Engineering at an accredited engineering school, college or university with an anticipated graduation no later than December 2022.

• Must possess and demonstrate excellent soft skills (intangible and non-technical abilities) in communication, self-motivation, teamwork, problem-solving, leadership, time management, flexibility, and negotiation/conflict resolution.
• Must have the demonstrative ability to create, collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings, develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources.
• Must be able to work in a dynamic environment and work effectively both alone and as part of a team.
• Must be able to build and maintain respectful and inclusive working relationships with individual project team members and customers to foster an environment of cooperation and productivity.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to plan, lead, and coordinate a wide range of tasks, be organized, and have good administrative skills.
• Must possess the ability and willingness to attain flight control certification.
• Must pass a standard flight controller physical examination conducted onsite by a NASA Flight Surgeon and seek a specialized medical evaluation, via the employee’s medical healthcare network, before concluding the flight physical process. For pre-existing or newly identified medical conditions, the employee may be asked to provide proof of a medical treatment plan to the NASA Flight Surgeon as part of the flight physical process. Note, some medical conditions may be required to be evaluated by the NASA Medical Advisory Board as part of the flight physical process.
• Be required to undergo a Tier 3 background investigation and be favorably adjudicated with a security clearance.
• Knowledge of engineering principals and having the ability to apply them in real-time operations.
• Ability to make quick effective judgment especially under pressure, the ability to put things in perspective, weigh options, assess relevant information, anticipate any consequence, and have the unfaltering ability to think clearly and compartmentalize stress.
• Must be able to travel, as needed (low percentage), to support the occasional technical forum.
• Support shift work (nights, weekends, and holidays) is required.

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Preferences: *

• 0-4 years of related experience.
• Aerospace Engineer with a sound understanding of (and passion for) orbital/celestial mechanics and spacecraft flight dynamics.
• Education or experience with basic engineering, orbital/celestial mechanics, and spacecraft flight dynamics, real-time spacecraft trajectory system design, analysis, and/or operations is highly desired.
• Education or experience with Linux shell scripting, Python, or commercial off-the-shelf tools, such as Matlab, and/or FreeFlyer, is also highly desired.

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Essential Requirements*

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Applicant selected may be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Required to pass a standard flight controller physical examination and pass security clearances.
• Must be able to pass an Air Force Class III physical.
• Work may involve sitting for extended periods.
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.
• Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.
• Generally an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
• Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required.
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
• This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed.

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Barrios Technology is an Equal Employment 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.

Job Type: Full-time

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