POI Specialist

Teledyne Brown Engineering; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated seeks a Payload Operations Integrations Specialist to coordinate payload readiness for ISS missions. You will work with Payload Developers to understand science objectives and guide teams through milestones, drafting procedures and training materials.

Responsibilities include reviewing agreements, developing crew procedures, supporting flight products, and ensuring compliance with regulations. US citizenship with clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 0–2 years’ experience; ISS operations knowledge is a plus.
• Follows import/export requirements; works with facility import/export personnel as required.
• Knowledge of specific software for design and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assess payloads and guide PD teams through POIF milestones.
• Review Payload Integration Agreements and prepare crew payload training.
• Support real-time flight products, Flight Rules and Payload Regulations.

Skills

Analytical

Design

Problem Solving

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Teamwork

Quality Management

Ethics

Planning/Organizing

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Software knowledge (design, analysis…)

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.

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 Summary

Payload Operations Integrations Specialists (POI Specialist) are assigned as the subject matter expert to multiple unique payloads and coordinates all efforts of pre-increment International Space Station payload readiness. Assignments tend to be dynamic and self-managed. POI Specialists receive training and certification on relevant processes required to integrate payload and its deliverables and receives payload assignments in the form of objectives with success criteria. Normally receives instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assesses a payload and works closely with the Payload Developer (PD) to become knowledgeable on their science objective/requirements and to guide the PD teams through the Payload Operation Integration Function (POIF) milestones.
• Reviews Payload Integration Agreements and other integration related documents, writes payload crew procedures, defines, coordinates and performs crew payload training, participates in usability tests, and develops cadre training.
• Supports development of real-time flight products as well as Flight Rules and Payload Regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

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

To 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. Knowledge of ISS ops a plus.

Other Essential Duties

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

Other Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of specific software (design, analysis…)

Other Qualifications

• US Citizenship with ability to attain/maintain government security clearance.

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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.