Thermal Control System; ATCS Subsystem Manager; SSM
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Systems Engineer
Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!
We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration.
As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.
Our long-term client relationship with NASA has led to a need for an Active Thermal Control System (ATCS) Subsystem Manager (SSM) to support Gateway program.
** We are actively searching for qualified candidates for this potential opening; however, we do not have assurance at this time when the position will be finalized and opened. Because we have strong reason to believe the position will be approved soon, we are proceeding with identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews. **
Active Thermal Control System (ATCS) Subsystem Manager (SSM) will:- Review system architectures, hardware requirements, designs, assembly procedures, test plans, procedures and data of ATCS for the spacecraft to ensure approaches are sound, component/material selection is appropriate for the intended usage, and suitable for the proposed application.
- Provide recommendations for program acceptance of requirements verification, testing, and hazards.
- Provide recommendations for improvements to system architectures, hardware requirements, designs, test plans, and procedures if disparities/deficiencies are identified.
- Review and evaluate qualification test reports and resolution of anomalies identified in certification of the ATCS system for the spacecraft.
- Review the hazard reports and associated verification products. - Keep relevant stakeholders abreast of project development and operational status.
- Serve as a key stakeholder in review of all program milestones such as verification activities, hardware qualification events.
- Travel as required in support of technical reviews, testing and exchanges.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Experience in the design, assembly, testing, certification, and operation of space ATCS systems and components, which may include but not be limited to pumps and valves, coolant loops, cold plates, heat exchangers, sublimators, radiators, and heat exchangers during pre-launch, flight, and post-landing phases.
- Experience coordinating space ATCS systems requirements verification and validation between multiple organizations.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to coordinate support from a wide range of technical disciplines.
- Basic knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field, such as mechanical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, material selection, testing, and office software.
- BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school and a minimum of five (5) years of direct engineering experience.
- Familiar with JSC organizations, processes, and procedures.
- Familiar with the spacecraft and ATCS systems.
- The ability to coordinate support from a wide range of technical disciplines.
- Familiarity with the Engineering Life Cycle process.
- Excellent personal and professional career growth
- 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
- Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
- Much, much more!
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- Proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
- Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
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