Orion Cradle Administrator

Barrios Technology is an engineering solutions partner with more than 45 years of experience supporting NASA and the commercial space industry. We deliver innovative engineering, software, and technology integration services across NASA centers nationwide. Barrios prides itself on a people-focused culture that values creativity, diversity, professional growth, and 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. We are seeking an Orion Cradle Administrator to support our Orion contract.

The Orion Cradle Administrator will:

• Manage data in the Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle (MPCV) Cradle database including keeping it in sync with data in other systems
• Implement approved updates or management directives within the Cradle database
• Update the prime contractor's requirement, verification, and trace information in the MPCV Cradle database to system, subsystem, and first instantiated Component including verification trace and parent trace
• Update variances and requirement trace in MPCV Cradle
• Maintain the Requirements Closure and Verification Status
• Generate requirement closure reports and other statistical reports per predetermined schedule dictated by mission milestones
• Manage document publisher template
• Provide MPCV Cradle database administration support for the Program which includes (but not limited):
Database base-lining
o Schema definitions to support reporting and document publishing
o Answer requirement questions and address special report requests
o User account maintenance
• Participate in Cradle user acceptance tests
• Provide surge support in cross-program activities performing requirements management system administration
• 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 Education/Experience/Skills:

• BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Math, or Science from an accredited Engineering school, plus five (5) years of appropriate work experience

OR

• BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Math, or Science from an accredited Engineering school, plus ten (10) years of appropriate work experience

• Applied working knowledge of product life cycle development, systems engineering & integration principals associated with the definition, design, development, verification, implementation, testing, integration, and validation of complex systems
• Excellent communication skills (in both written and verbal), integration, coordination and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with customers and stakeholders
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks concurrently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint)

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills:

• Experience with innovation or process improvement projects or initiatives
• Experience with data query and scripting in MS SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or other enterprise databases

Essential Requirements:

• 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 lbs
• 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.