What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pointing Flight Controller position at Craig Technologies?
Title: Pointing Flight Controller
Location: Johnson Space Center, TX
Clearance: National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) with ability to obtain a Security Clearance
Citizenship Requirement: US
Req #: 3564
Salary: $73K- $79K
Summary: Craig Technologies has an opening for a Pointing flight controller, performing line of sight calculations and predictions primarily for the International Space Station (ISS) Program. Future certifications may include Exploration Vehicle GNC Navigation flight control officer and/or Attitude Determination and Control Officer (ADCO) flight controller and serve as a technical expert for the ISS Motion Control Systems.
Detailed Description:
ADCO Flight Controllers are responsible working in a partnership with Russian controllers to determine and manage the station's orientation, controlled by the on board motion control systems. This position also plans and calculates future attitudes and maneuvers for the station and is responsible for docking the ISS with other vehicles. Pointing, ADCO and Navigation Flight Controllers work in the Mission Control Center (MCC) at Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston Texas. These individuals are also responsible for training astronauts, and flight controller peers on spacecraft GNC systems. Personnel will be expected to complete NASA led flight controller and instructor certifications for this area of expertise.
Individuals in this position will support evening, night, and weekend shifts. This position interfaces directly with the NASA customer, subcontractors and international partners and are expected to have an awareness of the company's competitive position and the impact of failing to meet schedule or quality requirements.
Individuals in this position will support evening, night, and weekend shifts. This position interfaces directly with the NASA customer, subcontractors and international partners and are expected to have an awareness of the company's competitive position and the impact of failing to meet schedule or quality requirements.
Position Requirements:
Bachelors of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics or Physics.
- Someone who has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to learn technical knowledge and apply it to operations with effective decision making in a real-time, fast-paced environment
- A self-starter who excels in a dynamic environment that requires him/her to work effectively both alone and as part of a team
- Demonstrated ability to plan, lead, and coordinate a wide range of tasks
- Ability to step up and lead a high-powered team for a wide variety of missions and objectives
List any required Security Clearances and/or Certifications if applicable
- Must Pass a NASA Background Check
- Must be able to obtain a Security Clearance
- Must be a US Citizen
***All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information. ***
Craig Technologies is an EEO Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other non-job-related protected status. All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Salary : $74,000 - $79,000
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