ISS Payload Communications Lead

flir; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated seeks a Payload Communications Manager (Paycom) Console Operator to serve as the primary voice between the ground and ISS crew for payload issues. The role advocates for the payload crew in the POIC and interfaces with PDs and IPs, performing complex, non-routine duties under limited supervision.

Responsibilities include real-time space-to-ground communications, logging, and coordination with NASA and ISS teams.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or science.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• US Citizenship with ability to obtain/maintain government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate NASA payload communications with the crew on-orbit.
• Log all payload-related S/G voice and video traffic and related ground communications.
• Provide a US payload crew perspective to ground support personnel and engineers.
• Facilitate ISS Payload Crew Training and coordinate with the payload cadre.
• Represent the Paycom Group at ISS meetings and shift-based operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Decision making under pressure

Analytical thinking

Education

B.S. in engineering or science

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated seeks a Payload Communications Manager (Paycom) Console Operator to serve as the primary voice between the ground and ISS crew for payload issues. The role advocates for the payload crew in the POIC and interfaces with PDs and IPs, performing complex, non-routine duties under limited supervision.

Responsibilities include real-time space-to-ground communications, logging, and coordination with NASA and ISS teams.