Support the International Space Station Program's (ISSP) office of System Engineering and Integration as a member of the Vehicle Integrated Performance Environments and Resources (VIPER) team
Responsibilities:
- Full time position will perform analysis in support of integrated visiting vehicle requirements associated with ISS dynamic operations, energy balance analysis & power transfer coordination as well as various ISS end-of-life special studies. In this multi-disciplinary role, you will develop skills in systems integration involving several international/commercial partners while also being called on to perform team mentoring, management briefings and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- Technical and operational knowledge of ISS systems architecture, structures, flight schedules and environments
- Understanding of LEO orbital dynamics/conditions, spacecraft navigation/control and docking/berthing limits
- Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills Ability to work effectively in a proactive team environment
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel & Power Point) Strong organization skills, attention to detail and excellent follow-through skills Experience using visual basic or python for engineering analysis
- Previous NASA support experience
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience with NASA flight rules, NASA hazard/safety databases Experience with JAMA/ASDB applications
- Understanding of visiting vehicle and ISS thruster hardware/software capabilities
- Experience analyzing space for jettison/deployment events, visiting vehicle traffic and reboost operations
- Experience integrating ISS visiting vehicles requirements for trajectory, GNC and propulsion in support of rendezvous and departure operations
- Master's degree in aerospace related engineering
Education:
- Bachelor's degree of aerospace, mechanical or electrical engineering
ARES Benefits:
ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full time employees may participate in:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- HSA/FSA Accounts
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
- ESOP
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
ARES is an equal opportunity employer and complies with E-Verify. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. ARES shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).
Skills Required
- Technical and operational knowledge of ISS systems architecture, structures, flight schedules, and environments
- Understanding of LEO orbital dynamics and conditions
- Understanding of spacecraft navigation, control, docking, and berthing limits
- Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a proactive team environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through skills
- Experience using Visual Basic or Python for engineering analysis
- Previous NASA support experience
- Experience with NASA flight rules and NASA hazard and safety databases
- Experience with JAMA and ASDB applications
- Understanding of visiting vehicle and ISS thruster hardware and software capabilities
- Experience analyzing jettison and deployment events, visiting vehicle traffic, and reboost operations
- Experience integrating ISS visiting vehicle trajectory, GNC, and propulsion requirements for rendezvous and departure operations
- Master’s degree in aerospace-related engineering
- Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering
What We Do
ARES Corporation is one of the foremost Engineering, Project Management, Reliability and Mission Assurance, IT Architecture and Security, and Software Solutions companies in the United States. We differentiate ourselves from our competition by integrating unique, industry-leading quantitative risk management methodologies into every project to provide superior-quality products and services, on time and within budget. With a top-notch team of engineers, scientists, and other professionals, ARES focuses on solving industry’s most complex technical challenges in the key areas of nuclear, clean technology, space, and defense.
