Dream Chaser ECLS Flight Controller
Core
Real-time systems engineer responsible for Dream Chaser spacecraft thermal management and environmental control systems during mission operations.
Role type
Flight Controller (ECLS Subsystem)
Builds
Dream Chaser spacecraft thermal and environmental systems
Domain
Aerospace / Space Operations / Thermal Control
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, thermal control system principles, requirements management, system integration, verification/validation, systems development lifecycle, complex technical data analysis, decision making under time pressure
Preferred skills
spacecraft thermal control systems, active cooling, heat rejection, thermal loops, environmental conditioning, flight controller experience, mission controller experience, test conductor experience, real-time operations, command and control systems, procedure execution platforms, spacecraft subsystems, flight rules, operational limits, mission operations protocols, operational procedures development, project management, risk management, root cause analysis
Technologies
Epsilon3, InControl
Responsibilities
Monitor spacecraft telemetry and execute nominal and contingency procedures, analyze telemetry trends to identify anomalies, coordinate with Engineering Support Room personnel, provide go/no-go recommendations to Flight Director, develop ECLS procedures and flight rules, investigate thermal control system anomalies and develop corrective actions
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC