Glovebox Integration Engineer

Jacobs Engineering Group - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Huntsville, AL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a Glovebox Integration Engineer at Jacobs, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Microgravity and Life Sciences Glovebox (MLSG) Project, which is integral to the International Space Station (ISS) program. This position involves managing and providing sustaining engineering, payload integration engineering, and facility maintenance for both the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) Facility and the Life Sciences Glovebox (LSG) Facility. Your work will directly contribute to the success of human-rated space projects and tasks, ensuring that the facilities are equipped to handle various scientific experiments in microgravity environments. In this role, you will serve as the primary interface between the MLSG Project team and the Payload Developer (PD) and Payload Integration Manager (PIM). You will be responsible for generating Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and Utilization Memos (UMs) to document payload to facility interfaces and requirements. Additionally, you will develop Materials Compatibility memos to ensure that the materials used in experiments are compatible with the facilities, thereby protecting both the equipment and the integrity of the experiments. Your responsibilities will also include reporting weekly on the payload/product integration status to the MLSG Project Office, analyzing and submitting payload verifications to the ISS Program, and coordinating with stakeholders to gather the necessary data for verification closure. You will participate in safety reviews and design reviews, ensuring that all facility resources are adequately coordinated and available for payload testing and integration. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of space exploration, contributing to projects that have a significant impact on scientific research and human spaceflight. You will be part of a collaborative team that values diversity, inclusion, and professional growth, providing you with the support and resources needed to succeed in your career.

Responsibilities

• Support MSG and LSG payload integration as the primary interface between the MLSG Project team and the Payload Developer (PD)/Payload Integration Manager (PIM).
• Generate Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and Utilization Memos (UMs) to document payload to facility interfaces and requirements.
• Develop Materials Compatibility memos to document material mitigations to protect each facility.
• Report weekly payload/product integration status to the MLSG Project Office.
• Understand facility requirements and coordinate with stakeholders to obtain the correct data for verification closure.
• Analyze, review, and submit MLSG payload verifications to the ISS Program and the VERITAS database.
• Review and approve ISS/Facility resource requirements from PDs.
• Coordinate with PIMs for payload schedule and status of deliverables.
• Participate in ISS Program payload safety reviews as a facility subject matter expert.
• Attend payload design reviews (Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), etc.) to coordinate available facility resources.
• Coordinate and support the payload Test Readiness Inspection (TRI) and Integration Verification Testing (IVT).
• Support program, project, and payload meetings/statuses (MLSG weekly meetings, boards, and panels, etc.).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in project management and integration engineering, particularly in aerospace or related industries.
• Strong understanding of facility requirements and payload integration processes.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills to work effectively with various stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze and document technical information clearly and concisely.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with the International Space Station (ISS) program or similar space projects.
• Familiarity with safety review processes and documentation.
• Knowledge of materials compatibility in aerospace applications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Parental leave and paid time off.
• Employee perks and flexible schedules.
• Possible remote work options depending on customer requirements.