Flight Engineer

Honeywell Technology Solutions Inc., posted 5 days ago in Engineering.

Description

  The Flight Specialist is a hybrid position that reports to the Spacecraft Engineering Group manager for a combination of duties of the on crew Satellite Controller (SATCON) and the ACS and Systems TDRS Analyst (TA).    The primary role of the Flight Specialist includes taking the necessary actions to maintain the health and safety of the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS).   Therefore, the Flight Specialist must be able to apply knowledge to an operational environment and determine when routine or emergency procedures are required, by directing SATCONs to perform necessary steps to “Safe” the spacecraft.  An example is the candidate’s ability to recognize and direct response to various TDRS anomalies, including attitude divergence and power subsystem anomalies as they relate to geostationary satellites.   In this role, the Flight Specialist is required to maintain the skills to perform on-console spacecraft monitoring and commanding (under supervision).  Additionally, the Flight Specialist must be able to generate command plans for spacecraft actions, such as maneuvers, momentum unloads, battery reconditioning, and eclipse management.   For all spacecraft subsystems, the Flight Specialist will: 1) provide real-time spacecraft engineering support, 2) perform daily satellite health checks, 3) perform real-time subsystems analysis, 4) perform data trending, 5) support spacecraft operations contingency plan development and implementation, 6) execute spacecraft anomaly detection and correction, 7) perform operations crew training, and 8) develop and maintain spacecraft operations procedures.   The individual must be comfortable interfacing with computer systems and be able to use a variety of tools and platforms for evaluating and analyzing spacecraft telemetry.   The Flight Specialist is a 24 x 7 position, with individuals subject to shift work on a regular basis.   Other duties as assigned.   Key Success Factors (expectations during the first 6-18 months): -         Train and meet all requirements necessary to attain initial certification as a SATCON. -         Train and assume assigned engineer responsibilities for a TDR satellite. -         Make informed decisions based on knowledge and training. -         Provide short and long term trending analysis of spacecraft attitude and systems telemetry. -         Support operations crews on 24 x 7 basis as well as Spacecraft Engineering Group assignments.  

Additional Information

 Basic Qualifications Systems Engineer 2 - BS degree in engineering or related field and at least 1 year of related work experience.  In lieu of formal education, 9 years of directly related work experience. Systems Engineer 3 – BS degree in engineering with at least 3 years of related work experience.  In lieu of formal education, 11 years of directly related work experience.

Any offer is contingent upon candidate receipt of an interrim Secret security clearance within 30 days and prior to beginning work. Must be able to maintain Secret level clearance. 

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Interested candidates should e-mail resume, referencing "FE" in subject line to:  resume@honeweywell.com.

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