Environmental Control and Life Support (ECLS) Subsystem Manager

Our long-term client relationship with Jacobs has led to a need for an Environmental Control and Life Support (ECLS) Subsystem Manager on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) contract at Johnson Space Center (Houston, TX).

Building on more than four decades of experience in providing innovative integration solutions for government and commercial space programs, Barrios offers an extensive range of engineering, software, and related technology integration services in support of the aerospace community. As a woman-owned and operated small business, we are a people-focused company that supports professional development, while working to ensure that you maintain a healthy work-life balance. 

Barrios employees actively participate in the growth of the commercial spaceflight industry through our partnerships with companies leading commercial space development, as well as successfully supporting NASA as our primary government customer. Our long history supporting Low Earth Orbit (LEO) on the International Space Station, and now Commercial LEO, lays the groundwork for future missions to the Moon through our work on Orion, Gateway, and the Space Launch System. 

The Environmental Control and Life Support (ECLS) Subsystem Manager will:

• Be a Subsystem Manager for the International Space Station (ISS) ECLS System including the following:
  • ISS Oxygen Generator Assembly (OGA) and Advanced Oxygen Generator Assembly (AOGA)
• Serve as the primary ISS ECLS System Oxygen Generator Assembly (OGA) and Advanced Oxygen Generator Assembly (AOGA) Subsystem Manager. This involves all aspects of OGA and AOGA hardware and associated ground/development/on-orbit activities/operations.
• Primarily this involves Boeing and subcontractor CFE hardware but also has aspects that are GFE (JSC or MSFC provided) or IP-related (Energia or ESA).
• Assume full oversight responsibility (with delegated authority but under the direction of the NASA ECLS System Manager) for all engineering and operations decisions for the OGA- and AOGA-related topics
• Work closely with ISS Program Vehicle Office Integrators, Boeing contractor subsystem teams, various project/hardware provider teams, and other organizations to manage tasks and technical risks
• Support real-time system operations, including periodic support in the ISS Mission Evaluation Room (MER) for specific on-orbit activities
• Support problem/failure resolution activities and resolution through various forums such as the ECLS SPRT and appropriate ISS Program boards
• Develop in-depth OGA and AOGA technical knowledge to apply to real-time, integrated discussions for evaluating forward plans, issue resolution, desired hardware posture, operational recommendations, and risk trades, including application of best practices and engineering judgment for cases with limited or incomplete data.
• Handle communications between various hardware providers and sustaining organizations
• Take point in exchanging information with a wide range of stakeholders including the ISS Program, JSC Engineering, Vehicle Office, Collins Aerospace, Boeing, and Marshall Space Flight Center.
• Some travel required
• Serve as the ECLS SM team focal for Change Request (CR) coordination and review across all ECLS subsystems. CR scope will include both Program and Flight Rule CRs
• Additional duties within the ISS ECLS team are expected and will be discussed on a case-by-case basis
• Perform other duties as required.

This position is posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate’s experience, position requirements and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS degree in Engineering from an accredited Engineering school, plus five (5) years of related experience.

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• BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited Engineering school, may be expected to have a related Master's Degree, plus ten (10) years of related experience.

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• BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited Engineering school, may be expected to have a related Master's or higher degree, plus fifteen (15) years of related experience. 
• A strong working knowledge of the ISS Program (or similar NASA program), including use of boards/technical forums and support of space flight hardware activities
• Strong and clear communication skills, both technical and interpersonal, involving complex topics and real-time discussion/decision-making

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Have an understanding/exposure to ISS ECLS functions and related hardware (Highly Desired)
• Working knowledge of, and experience with, Space Vehicle flight operations and documentation
• Knowledge of hardware certification and flight processes
• Familiarity with Oxygen and Hydrogen, their associated risks and how those gases interact within a system
• Prior knowledge and experience with OGA/AOGA
• Familiarity with system/subsystem management roles
• Ability to coordinate across multiple organizations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol as outlined in our Drug Free Workplace policy.
• Work may involve sitting for extended periods.
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.
• Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
• Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required.
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
• This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed.

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity; for immediate consideration, apply now!

Barrios Technology is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in several states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.

Barrios Technology is an Equal Employment Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.