Visiting Vehicle Integration and Payload Resupply (VIPR)
Core
Manage payload hardware launching and returning on Visiting Vehicles (VVs) to the ISS, including stowage planning, unpacking/packing support, and mission coordination.
Role type
Payload Operations Integration (POI) Specialist
Builds
Mission-critical payload integration and stowage plans for ISS Visiting Vehicle missions
Domain
Aerospace and Defense / Human Spaceflight Operations
Required skills
Payload Operations Integration (POI) experience, Flight Controller certification (POI Stowage), critical thinking, data organization, time management, cross-team coordination
Preferred skills
Prep Room/Stow Note Lead/Trash Lead experience, familiarity with MIDAS Prime, OCR creation, Stow Track Message process
Technologies
MIDAS Prime, Stow Track Message process
Responsibilities
Gather payload information and assess choreography/constraints for mission success, integrate across PMOD/FOD/ISSP/vehicle provider teams, manage onboard payload stowage space, support crew unpacking and packing operations
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC