COMPLETE Payload Systems Engineer (PSE) - Houston, TX

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Leidos is seeking a Payload Systems Engineer (PSE) to provide preflight and real-time engineering support for Research Operations and Integration (ROI) operations on the International Space Station. 

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The Research Operations and Integration (ROI) Hardware Payload Systems Engineer (PSE) supports International Space Station (ISS) human research science operations at JSC/NASA Mission Control. Hardware PSE responsibilities include being a subject matter expert on medical and standalone hardware used during human science research experiments conducted on the ISS at Mission Control. Medical hardware includes such devices as the centrifuge, the ultrasound and Actiwatches, as well as experiment-unique hardware, supported by the Operations Team from Mission Control. The PSE also conducts pre-flight software testing and verification activities, writes documentation, and implements the systems level engineering elements needed to support Research Operations and Integration (ROI) in-flight experiment operations at Mission Control. Hardware PSEs also assist in the preparation for crew training activities and train the crew on Human Research Facility hardware. As a member of the ground control team on console, the Hardware PSE is responsible for monitoring the health and status of all active onboard medical hardware and software and any anomaly resolution required during crew human life sciences operations on the International Space Station.

This position is located at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

Must be able to pass a Public Trust background investigation; per contract requirements, U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency is required.

Your Main Objectives:

• Support console shifts (2nd & 3rd shifts) in the TeleScience Support Center as required for ROI experiment sessions
• Serve as primary contractor point of contact for experiment hardware to the Research Operations and Integration Operations Lead
• Act as Hardware Engineering subject matter expert for inflight operations and anomaly resolution
• Conduct training for Ground Support Personnel and crew on science hardware
• Provide input to documentation supporting spaceflight operations.

What Sets You Apart:

• Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, or closely related field and at least 2 years' relevant experience
• Knowledge of system-level engineering principles and their application
• Experience solving complex problems by quickly identifying and implementing solutions
• Experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve shared goals

You Might Also Have:

• Familiarity with life sciences NASA support operations, including console operations

Pay Range:

Pay Range $65,000.00 - $117,500.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.