Astronaut Rescue & Recovery Operations Support Specialist

Alluvionic - Houston, TX

Full-time

Houston, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Alluvionic is seeking an Astronaut Rescue and Recovery Operations Support Specialist to work onsite at Johnson Space Center, TX. This full-time role involves supporting the 1st Air Force (1AF), Detachment 3, and acting as a liaison between United States Space Command, 1 AF, and NASA's Artemis Program, Commercial Crew Program (CCP), and Soyuz Program. The position requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance and focuses on facilitating astronaut rescue operations following contingency landings or water landings.

Responsibilities

• Support the employment of search and rescue aviation assets for astronaut rescue operations.
• Collaborate with mission partners to integrate Air Force combat rescue tactics into astronaut rescue operations.
• Modify strategies for astronaut search and rescue plans and communications.
• Develop training documents and processes for aircrews on astronaut search and rescue procedures.
• Facilitate training for astronauts on self-rescue techniques.
• Document and implement processes to manage risks in aviation and astronaut rescue operations.
• Determine interoperability of DoD rescue aircraft with Artemis and CCP equipment.
• Provide recommendations to improve communication interoperability between rescue aircraft and crew modules.
• Develop plans and procedures for Artemis end-of-mission recovery and contingency retrieval.
• Assist in training logistics and exercises at Johnson Space Center.
• Plan and participate in training and development test events for rescue and recovery.
• Provide command and control recommendations for alert rescue forces.
• Assist on-console activities at Mission Control Center during mission execution.
• Provide subject matter expertise to NASA and DoD decision makers.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in DoD Survival or Personnel Recovery training and operations.
• Previous experience as a rated officer (pilot or navigator), Guardian Angel, or in Special Operations.
• Experience working in an Air Operations Center or equivalent staff.
• Expert knowledge of military combat aviation or ground rescue tactics and procedures.
• Ability to collaborate with mission partners on various operational strategies and training plans.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex problems effectively.
• Ability to produce high-quality documentation and recommendations.

Nice-to-haves

• BA or BS degree
• Previously served at the Joint Personnel Recovery Agency or similar organizations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build teams and maintain relationships with military and interagency personnel.