Orion Environmental Control and Life Support System Subsystem Manager

: Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you! We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA's largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. We have an exciting opportunity for a Orion Environmental Control and Life Support System Subsystem Manager to join the team with Bastion, a teammate company. The Orion Environmental Control and Life Support System Subsystem Manager will:

• Be a Subsystem Manager for the Orion ECLSS including the following:
  • Assume full oversight responsibility (under the direction of the NASA ECLSS System Manager) for all engineering and operations decisions for Orion ECLSS related topics
  • Be responsible for one of the subsystems including Air Revitalization Subsystem (ARS), Pressure Control Subsystem (PCS), Potable Water Supply (PWS), and Crew Waste Management
  • Review system architectures, hardware requirements, designs, assembly procedures, test plans, procedures and data of Orion ELCSS subsystems
  • Certify ECLSS hardware for flight and/or reflight
• Assess and understand engineering drawings and sketches
• Provide recommendations for materials selection for flight hardware
  • Be able to troubleshoot and investigate hardware failures and provide recommendations to get hardware back to working condition
  • Understand and utilize commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures for ECLSS hardware on Orion Elements
  • Support real time system operations, including flight support in the Mission Evaluation Room (MER)
  • Handle communications between various hardware providers and sustaining organizations
  • Take point in exchanging information with a wide range of stakeholders including, but not limited to, the Orion Program, JSC Engineering, Vehicle Office, and Kennedy Space Center
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the ECLSS System Manager.
  • Some travel required.
Perform other duties as required.

Requisition Qualifications: This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and normally possess 5-10 years of related experience. License and certification may be required
A working knowledge of mechanical, fluid and pressure-based systems

Requisition Preferences:

• Have an understanding/exposure to Orion ECLSS functions and related hardware
• A working knowledge of, and experience with, Space Vehicle flight operations and documentation
• Experience with Orion
• Knowledge of hardware certification and flight processes
• Prior knowledge and experience with Orion ECLSS subsystems
• Be familiar with system/subsystem management roles
• Be able to coordinate across multiple organizations
Be fully familiar with the functions of the Orion Program boards and technical forums and able to develop and clearly communicate information to those Program boards and technical forums

Why Join Our Team? In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position .
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions Work Environment Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task. Physical Requirements Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time). Equipment and Machines Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.). Attendance 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. Other Essential Functions 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. #JETS #JETSII