STARLAB - Senior Environmental Control & Life Support System Engineer (Contract) - AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense, Inc.

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc offers advanced solutions to meet the most complex U.S. defense, security, space, and intelligence requirements. Celebrating over 50 years in the US, we remain a trusted government partner, leveraging world-class satellite, laser communication, rotor and fixed wing solutions to help our national security, defense and space focused customers meet their missions.

Airbus U.S. looks to employ a commitment driven team, dedicated to enabling our customer's mission success. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment and a welcoming and engaging staff. With competitive compensation and superior employee benefits, as well as a commitment to fostering individual career growth, Airbus U.S. is the place where top talent wants to work.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Voyager Space and Airbus have embarked on a transatlantic joint venture to design, build, and operate the Starlab commercial space station. Starlab will ensure a continued human presence in low-Earth orbit and a seamless transition of microgravity science and research from the International Space Station into the new commercial space station era. ECLSS Engineers play a key role in defining and designing an optimal environment control and life support system for Starlab.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Play active role in development of environment control and life support system for Starlab including, but not limited to:
  • holistic definition of system design from preliminary to detailed design with aspects such as architecture, engineering budgets, structural, thermal, electrical and data handling design, software implementation, chemical and process engineering
  • definition of preliminary subsystem design for Atmosphere Management System, Water Management System and Metabolic Waste Management System
  • implementation of Starlab constraints into design process such as mass, volume or power limitations and frequently changing baselines via continuous coordination with Starlab LLC and internal stakeholders
  • definition of interfaces ECLSS-internally in close collaboration to other subsystems like (but not limited to) thermal control system, payloads, crew systems, structure, electrical power system, data handling system etc.
  • formulation of operational modes on system and subsystem level for nominal, contingency and emergency operation
  • independent advancement of ECLSS-internal trade-offs and analyses in a highly dynamically changing environment
  • initiation and steering of required simulations and cross-discipline analyses
  • development of verification and validation (V&V) approach
  • development of assembly, integration and test (AIT) approach
  • development of operations concept, logistics and redundancy and spare approach
  • gathering, understanding and implementation of detailed design information from suppliers on specific H/W and technologies into the overall ECLSS design (handling of export control, corporate proprietary and ITAR related data)
  • assessment of technological solutions from assembly (e.g. oxygen generation, trace contaminant control, urine processing, temperature and humidity control) to system level e.g. regarding development time, cost, technical readiness and interactions of the complete system
• autonomous requirements engineering for ECLSS
  • deviation of ECLSS related requirements from Starlab program and system requirements
  • definition of system and subsystem requirements with related rationales, verification matrixes and allocations
  • translation of cross-discipline needs into ECLSS requirements e.g. from safety, human system integration or payloads (close collaboration with related disciplines)
  • break down of requirements for dedicated specifications and requests for proposal to industry
• support to ECLSS and Starlab project management and chief engineering by
  • collaborative interaction with ECLSS & Starlab team
  • autonomous creation, tracking and resolution of action items
  • maintaining and updating of risk register and opportunities
  • maintaining and updating of schedule ECLSS-internally and in frame of larger integrated management schedule
  • participation in frequent on-site meetings for workshops for agile problem solving
  • handling of inputs and outputs and communication to multiple internal stakeholders such as other disciplines and Starlab LLC partners
  • handling of inputs and outputs and communication to multiple external stakeholders such as potential suppliers and customers

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:

Education:
Equivalency of Bachelor's degree (required) or Master's degree (preferred) in an applicable STEM field.

Experience:
Minimum of 9 years total engineering experience (w/ Bachelors); minimum of 7 years total (w/ Masters); Equivalency of five years specific experience with spacecraft ECLSS system conceptualization, design, development, integration and testing to include (atmosphere, water, sanitation, temperature, humidity, fire suppression).

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

• Familiarity with existing ECLSS related documentation (Gateway, ISS, Columbus, ICES Papers etc.)
• Knowledge of manned spaceflight project phasing and development approach and related project reviews from SRR to FAR and documentation.
• Knowledge of environment control and life support technologies in the fields of atmosphere management, water management and metabolic waste management
• Experience with the development and qualification of specific ECLSS equipment over the complete life cycle from requirements engineering over system design and testing to operations support, for example: Oxygen generation, Carbon dioxide capture, Carbon dioxide reduction, Water, urine or brine treatment, Sensors for trace gas measurements.
• Languages:
  • English: fluency in speech and writing is a MUST
  • German and further languages are beneficial
• Tools:
  • Knowledge of Microsoft office environment is a MUST
  • Experience with CAD or simulation S/W is beneficial
  • Experience with MBSE tools (e.g. Cameo) is beneficial
  • Experience with Confluence is beneficial
  • Experience with requirements tools such as DOORS and JAMA is beneficial
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently and with limited oversight in the given area of expertise.
• Ability to manage a team that is comprised of contractors and key suppliers.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work while ensuring all assigned tasks progress.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work late and/or long hours/weeks - not continuously, but when required to meet critical deadlines (due to inter-continental nature of program).
• Fast and responsive adaption of stakeholder needs in changing environment from institutional to commercial customers (new ways of working).

Travel Required:

• Frequent travel within the US (Houston TX, Huntsville AL, Denver CO, Arlington VA) and to Airbus DS facilities (Friedrichshafen & Bremen, Germany) may be required up to 40% of the time

Eligibility:

• US citizenship is required; current US passport required.

Physical Requirements:

• Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents.
• Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds including safety warnings or alarms.
• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment
• Carrying: able to carry documents, electronic equipment and/or supplies up to 40lbs/9kg
• Lifting: able to lift documents, electronic equipment and/or supplies up to 40lbs/9kg.
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer.
• Squatting / Kneeling: able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves
• Standing: able to stand for long periods of time.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status.

As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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