Title: Biomedical Flight Controller Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely. The general function of the Biomedical Flight Controller (call-sign: BME) is to ensure astronaut health and safety by providing operational and technical support as representatives of the Human Health & Performance (HH&P) Directorate at NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC). The BME provides this support on console in the Mission Control Center (MCC), as well as off-console through various project assignments, meeting support, and other mission support roles. The BME is the primary Crew Health Care System (CHeCS) representative to the MCC flight control team; CHeCS includes all hardware/software in the CounterMeasures System (CMS), Environmental Health System (EHS), Health Maintenance System (HMS), and private video teleconferencing (for routine medical checkups, remote telemedicine support, and psychological support of family/friends). A large portion of the job corresponding to flight operations involves responding to new situations as they arise, thinking on your feet, and relying on your training to react in a real-time, fast-paced operational environment. Incumbent will perform other assignments and duties as required.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Provide Flight Controller operational and engineering support from the Flight Control Room (FCR) and Multi Purpose Support Room (MPSR) in the Mission Control Center (MCC) as it pertains to Medical OperationsMonitor biomedical, environmental, and other crew-related data during all mission phasesPerform and manage data/communications uplink and downlink in support of crew health and medical operationsProvide technical support to the crew and flight control team for the Crew Health Care System (CHeCS)Coordinate and conduct private video teleconferencing between the crew and their medical support team and family members on the groundAdhere to the Flight Operations Directorate (FOD) shift schedule for MCC Flight Controllers, requiring 3 shifts of 24 hour weekday support and a longer than standard eight hour workdaySupport MCC shifts as needed on weekends and holidays in support of mission dutiesProvide technical expertise to the Flight Surgeon in responding to crew health issuesFollow Space Station issues and provide/coordinate medical input when neededPerform duties as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned CHeCS hardware, MCC console specialty project, and/or flight control documentation; SME duties include, but are not limited to:Participate in pre-flight design & requirements reviews, provide operational insight and expertise, and prepare for operational execution of new CHeCS hardwareWrite, submit, validate, and maintain operational procedures for CHeCS equipment and crew medical activitiesUpdate requirements, activity planning documentation, and technical reference documentation as necessaryReact to any anomalies/issues related to CHeCS equipment and crew medical activities to provide MCC console personnel with resources necessary to address or workaround the issueCommunicate/collaborate/coordinate with other mission support personnel to assess on-going operations, equipment anomalies, and future plans for activities utilizing equipmentAssimilate information from various sources and act as liaison with representatives from Flight Surgeon, Engineering, Training, Exercise Specialists, Laboratory and Science communities that support CHeCS equipment and requirementsAssist in the coordination of manifest, stowage, packing, and unpacking inputs for CHeCS hardwareFollow structured Space Station certification training program to meet specific training milestones in a timely mannerMeet all requirements to obtain Space Station Flight Controller certification for supporting MCC operations. This includes mastery in the following Foundations of Flight Operations:DisciplineCompetenceConfidenceResponsibilityToughnessTeamworkVigilanceContinue proficiency training following MCC certificationMust be able to work well both individually with a high degree of initiative and self-starter motivation, as well as in group environments that at times may require acting as the sole Medical Operations representative on a teamCompletion of a standard flight controller physical examination and government background check are requiredQualificationsRequired:Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Engineering or a related Engineering/Sciences field, with 2+ years of related professional experienceProven skills in communication (both verbal and written), problem solving, critical thinking, leadership, and organizationDesired:Prior experience in the spaceflight industryMission Control or other operational experience KBR Benefits​ KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. 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