Dream Chaser Flight Controller (Systems Engineer III)
Core
Real-time systems engineer monitoring Dream Chaser spacecraft subsystems during mission operations, executing procedures, and providing technical decisions to ensure spacecraft health and mission success.
Role type
Spacecraft Systems Flight Controller (Systems Engineer)
Builds
Dream Chaser spacecraft subsystem operations and mission success
Domain
Aerospace / Spaceflight
Required skills
spacecraft systems engineering principles, subsystem operations (power, thermal, propulsion, communications, avionics, mechanical), real-time telemetry analysis, procedure execution, anomaly troubleshooting, go/no-go decision making, multi-disciplinary team collaboration, FAA medical screening compliance
Preferred skills
direct spacecraft subsystem experience (EPS, ECLS, PROP, INCO, AVIONICS, MECH), flight controller or mission controller experience, command and control systems (InControl) and procedure execution platforms (Epsilon3), flight rules and operational limits knowledge, operational procedures development, project management methodologies, root cause analysis, high-stress decision making
Technologies
Epsilon3, InControl
Responsibilities
Monitor spacecraft telemetry and execute nominal/contingency procedures, analyze telemetry trends to identify anomalies, coordinate with Engineering Support Room for troubleshooting, provide go/no-go recommendations to Flight Director, develop procedures and flight rules, investigate subsystem anomalies and develop corrective actions
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC