Sr. Logistics Engineer

Position Description:

The key purpose of the position is to provide Logistics and Supportability Engineering, and Systems Engineering expertise relative to human space flight launch vehicle, ground, manufacturing, test and support systems in support of the Space Launch System Program (SLSP) Spacecraft Payload Integration and Evolution (SPIE) Element Project. This position provides systems engineering and integration expertise.

Discipline areas include Systems Engineering and Integrated Logistics Support including Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) related to Launch Vehicle Operations development and execution, supporting the SPIE Element Office. This position will apply ILS techniques and methodologies for planning through all life cycles to assist in ensuring system availability and to control and reduce life-cycle costs and risks. This position will apply Systems Engineering techniques and methodologies for design, development and deployment of SLSP SPIE Element segments. The successful candidate will work as part of a team supporting multi-disciplined engineers and project personnel.

Authoring logistics/supportability requirements as part of the system design characteristics, including definition of support requirements for space launch vehicle and support equipment system design (Significant, Long Lead, Bulk Items, transportation, facility and supply chain.)

• Support definition and development of Line Replaceable Units (LRUs)
• Perform Maintenance Tasks Analysis (MTA), and related supportability analysis
• Develop, integrate, and coordinate requirements
• Advise Project Office on FAR requirements concerning management of Government Furnished Property.
• Provide input on Configuration Management and Government Supply processes.
• Provide support to help define contract language, review Deliverable Items Lists, and create property transfer documentation.
• Participate in and organize systems engineering verification and validation activities, including defining required methodology and developing verification plans, compliance reports, and other products.
• Provide inputs to systems supportability and operations assessment reports.
• Support manufacturing, in-process test, launch site operations, and integrated test development activities.
• Participate in and support space flight hardware integration, coordination, and implementation.
• Support team meetings with Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) representative.
• Evaluate potential cost impacts.
• Perform Document & Milestone review activities, to include major milestones, review of various SLSP Level II SE&I, Stages, and KSC EGS products.
• Coordinate with the SLS Program (Level 2) representatives, SPIE Element representatives (Level 3), SPIE Element Prime Contractors, and others as required to fulfill this task
• Participate in working groups, trade studies, Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), technical performance meetings, teleconferences, other meetings, and document reviews as needed
• Other areas of responsibility include but are not limited to maintaining knowledge of requirements and ICD’s, participation in risk identification and development, support to test and integration activities, and performing Change Package Engineer (CPE) duties
• Work with NASA Government counterparts, Government prime contractor personnel, and multiple engineering disciplines

Work Environment:

General office environment (100%). Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (<15%).

Physical Requirements:

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and contractor facilities (10%).

Equipment and Machines:

Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance:

Regular attendance is a necessity to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Other Essential Functions:

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and t