Houston, TX - CS, US
110 days ago
JSC Station Payloads Instructor

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.​

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

  

Job Description

  


JSC Station Payloads Instructor will provide professional certified Astronaut and Cosmonaut lesson instruction / engineering support primarily in the areas of the ISS payload operations, payload rack facilities and experiments. Position will instruct extremely complicated or entirely new components or systems which requires an in-depth knowledge and support of the Space Station Training Facility (SSTF) and International Space Station (ISS) systems; it is a command-qualified ISS simulation “Station Payload Instructor” position, responsible for managing payload, command data and handling, environmental, power systems, Ku & S-band telemetry, and other ISS systems from the SSTF on Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, Texas. 

Responsibilities include writing and reviewing payload lessons, events, plans, and documentation. This position may be required support flight following and real-time payload operations. This is a command-qualified and lesson certified position that manages resources required to ship, capture and distribute ISS simulated payload science and system telemetry. The position supports the development and testing of new simulation tools and displays.
 
Other qualifications:

Applicant must have good ISS systems, payloads, and engineering skills; preferred Candidate must have 8 to 10 years ISS training experience and a bachelor’s degree.This is a mid to senior level position that requires an in-depth knowledge of the various ISS payload and system components and their operational constraints and limitations. Knowledge of engineering principles and the ability to apply them to ISS operations is essential. Previous experience with ISS course work in basic engineering and space instruction is desired. Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, leadership, teamwork, technical, and administrative skills are mandatory. Candidate must have a demonstrated ability to plan, lead, and coordinate a wide range of tasks.Candidate must demonstrate the ability to progress through instructor lesson certifications and simulation qualification. Candidate must be able to apply technical knowledge and operational concepts to exercise effective decision making and initiative in a real-time and fast-paced operational and simulation environment. Shift and weekend work may be required. Candidate must be able to support infrequent travel domestically or internationally. Russian, Japanese, or European language skills are a plus. The position requires kneeling and climbing a step ladder. The candidate must be in the physical shape needed to meet these requirements.
 

  

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. ​

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