Glovebox Operator

Teledyne Brown Engineering, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated seeks a Glovebox Facility Operator Flight Control to support the MSG/LSG racks aboard the ISS. This role focuses on real-time operations, configuration, and troubleshooting of payload racks to ensure experiments run smoothly.

Responsibilities include simulation training, coordinating with payload teams, and providing high-reliability control. Requires a bachelor’s degree and up to 2 years’ experience in a related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; 0-2 years’ experience preferred.
• Knowledge of ISS operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage Glovebox Racks during real‑time operations for successful experiments.
• Provide real-time support for timeline execution, configuration, and troubleshooting of payloads.
• Coordinate rack activities with payload developers, flight controllers, and International Partner teams.
• Participate in simulation training and payload training to support operations.

Skills

Analytical

Design

Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Teamwork

Quality Management

Diversity

Ethics

Organizational Support

Judgment

Motivation

Planning/Organizing

Professionalism

Quality

Quantity

Safety and Security

Adaptability

Dependability

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION NASA-Glovebox Facility Operator Flight Control 1 Exempt Job Code: 406A Salary Grade: G06

Summary:

The Glovebox Facility Operator is a Payload Operations Integration Center (POIC) flight control position that manages the Microgravity Sciences Glovebox (MSG) Rack or the Life Sciences Glovebox (LSG) Rack Facility. The Glovebox Racks house experiments onboard the International Space Station (ISS) that require multiple levels of containment. These operators provide real-time support for timeline execution, configuration, and troubleshooting of the Facility racks and payloads within. Assignments tend to be of moderate complexity, diversification or expense. Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and process to meet goals outlined. Normally receives instruction on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

Other duties may be assigned:

During the time leading up to real-time operations, the Glovebox Facility Rack Operator is responsible for participating in simulation training, training on the payloads that will be operated in the Racks, and developing the appropriate flight products that will be used during real-time support. The Glovebox Rack Operator is responsible for maintaining an in-depth knowledge of the Glovebox Rack and for monitoring and managing its operation during real-time operations to support successful experiment operations. The Glovebox Rack Operator reports to the Payload Operations Director (POD) during real-time execution and coordinates rack-related activities with payload developers and flight controllers at the POIC. The Glovebox Rack Operator also coordinates with International Partner (IP) payload teams. The Glovebox Rack Operator position is staffed, at a minimum of 16-hours/day and 5-days/week, thus requiring shift work.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical - Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Design - Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving - Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reasoning to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Interpersonal Skills - Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.
• Judgment - Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Quality - Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions. Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions.
• Initiative - Seeks increased responsibilities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Qualifications

undefinedQualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in a related field and 0-2 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of ISS ops a plus.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financialreports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints fromcustomers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to writespeeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards ofdirectors.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadraticequations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks asfrequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance,correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram formand deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the ability to use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data or process information.

Other Essential Duties

• Follows all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Basic Knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma/Kaizen
• Knowledge of specific software (design, analysis, ERP…)

Other Qualifications

Active Government Security ClearanceUS Citizenship with ability to attain/maintain government security clearance. Position may require one or more of the following (Site/CBU Specific): U.S. Person for access to ITAR-Controlled Technical Data. ITAR regulations dictate that information and material pertaining to defense and military related technologies may only be shared with US Persons unless authorization from the Department of State is received or a special exemption is used. A \"U.S. person\" can be 1. A U.S. citizen;2. A permanent resident who does not work for a foreign company, a foreign government, or a foreign governmental agency/organization;3. A political asylee;4. A part of the U.S. government, or5. A corporation, business, organization, or group that is incorporated in the United States under U.S. law. A foreign person is any person who is not a lawful permanent resident of the US and includes foreign governments and organizations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Ability to travel (domestically/internationally) approximately __+/-10_%.

Physical/Mental Demands

The physical/mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. The amount of time spent in the following physical activities is indicated by an “X” next to the appropriate boxes below. (NOTE: In a workday, “Occasionally” equals 1% to 33%, “Frequently,” 34% to 66% “Continuously,” 67% to 100%) Physical ActivityNoneOccasionally (less than 1/3)Frequently (1/3 to 2/3)Continuously (more than 2/3)Stand X Walk X Sit XUse hands to handle or feel XReach with hands and arms X Climb or balance X Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl X Push/Pull X Vision - Close Vision XVision – Distance Vision X Vision - Color Vision XVision - Peripheral Vision X Vision - Depth Perception X Vision - Ability to adjust focus XHear XTalk XTaste and SmellX Amount of Time CARRYING Amount of Time LIFTING NoneOccaFreqCont NoneOccaFreqContUp to 10 lbs. X X 11-24 lbs. X X 25-34 lbs. X X 35-50 lbs.X X 51-74 lbs.X X More than 75 lbs.X X √MENTAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS COMPREHENSIONXAbility to understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other informationXAbility to understand, remember and communicate routine, factual informationXAbility to understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutionsXAbility to understand opposing points of view on highly complex issues and to negotiate and integrate different viewpoints ORGANIZATIONXAbility to organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminologyXAbility to organize and prioritize own work schedule on short-term basis (longer than one month) Ability to organize and prioritize work schedules of others on a short-term basis Ability to organize and prioritize work schedules of others on a long-term basis REASONING and DECISION MAKINGXAbility to apply common sense in performing jobXAbility to make decisions which have moderate impact on immediate work unitXAbility to make decisions which have significant impact on immediate work unit and monitor impact outside immediate work unit Ability to make decisions which have significant impact on the department’s credibility, operations, and services COMMUNICATIONXAbility to understand and follow basic instructions and guidelinesXAbility to complete routine forms, use existing form letters and/or conduct routine oral communicationXAbility to compose letters, outlines, memoranda, and basic reports and/or to orally communicate technical informationXAbility to communicate with individuals utilizing a telephone; requires ability to hear and speak effectively on phoneXAbility to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word, communicating orally with others accurately, loudly, and quicklyXAbility to make formal presentations, inside and/or outside the organization. Speaking before groups Ability to compose materials such as detailed reports, work-related manuals, publications of limited scope and impact, etc., and/or to make presentations outside the immediate work area Ability to formulate complex and comprehensive materials such as legal documents, authoritative reports, official publications of major scope and impact, etc., and/or to make formal presentations MATHEMATICS No mathematical ability is requiredXAbility to count accuratelyXAbility to add, subtract, multiply, divide and to record, balance, and check results for accuracy XAbility to compute, analyze, and interpret numerical data for reporting purposesXAbility to compute, analyze, and interpret complex statistical data and/or to develop forecasts and computer models Additional comments regarding mental capability requirements: Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The amount of time exposed to the following environmental conditions is shown by the “X” in the appropriate boxes below. (NOTE: In a workday, “Occasionally” equals 1% to 33%, “Frequently,” 34% to 66% “Continuously,” 67% to 100%)Environmental ConditionsNoneOccasionally (non-weather)X Work near moving mechanical parts X Contact with moving mechanical equipment X Work in high, precarious placesX Vapors, fumes or airborne particles (any origin)X Toxic or caustic chemicalsX Outdoor weather conditionsX Extreme cold (non-weather)X Extreme heat (non-weather)X Risk of electrical shockX Work with explosivesX Risk of radiationX VibrationX Noise (VQ = Very quiet conditions, Q = Quiet Conditions, M= Moderate Noise, L= Loud Noise, VL = Very Loud Noise) M By signing below, I acknowledge I have received a copy of the above job description. _________________________________________________ ________________________________Print Name (Employee) Date ________________________________________________Signature (Employee)

Equal Opportunity Statement

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions. Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day. Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.