Payload Integration Manager

2 weeks ago


Merritt Island, United States VETS Full time

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Payload Integration Manager to join our team at VETS. As a key member of our SE&I division, you will play a critical role in supporting the development and integration of payload interfaces and services for the NASA Exploration Ground Systems program at KSC.

About the Role

In this position, you will lead technical integration efforts and resolve conflicts related to cross-program and cross-agency requirements and services. You will also be responsible for developing and managing launch site support plans for each payload being flown on the SLS vehicle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead technical integration efforts and resolve conflicts as it relates to cross-program and cross-agency requirements and services.
  • Develop and manage launch site support plans for each payload being flown on the SLS vehicle.
  • Assist the Advanced Planning and Payload Integration Manager and Launch Site Integration Manager on complex agency mission assessment and broadly scoped trade studies.
  • Support technical integration of the SE&I division, facilitate integration activities for the SE&I division.
  • Support coordination activities for the SE&I division, acting as integration focal for Division Chief and Deputy Division Chief.
  • Lead technical forums in support of cross-program and agency technical interchange meetings.
  • Support development of internal communication data products for payload customers.
  • Support Space Launch System Program mission dependent equipment milestones to ensure successful cross-program integration occurs.
  • Participate in technical and management review boards.
  • Serve as the substitute Launch Site Integration Manager at technical forums and boards.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A BS in Engineering or technical equivalent.
  • 10-15 years of related experience.
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills.
  • Ability to obtain an understanding of the process used to develop program planning budgets, technical data packages, payload "baseball cards", etc. for payload processing at KSC.
  • MS Office; PowerPoint, Excel, Word.

What We Offer

VETS is a Department of Veterans Affairs, Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year.



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