3+ years of experience in Payload Operations Integration (POI) required.
Active Flight Controller or Mission Support certification required.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field preferred.
Deep technical understanding of POIC operational discipline and microgravity payload requirements.
Proven leadership and conflict-resolution skills.
Responsibilities
Manage daily tasking and performance for a 10-15 member stowage team.
Execute hiring, team building, and performance evaluations.
Assess team capacity to balance workload effectively.
Advocate for the team by communicating concerns and resource needs to management.
Lead workforce continuity and foster professional development.
Coordinate payload stowage support across real-time and near-real-time functions.
Drive innovative strategies to streamline operations and enhance deliverables.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
Recognition of exceptional team achievements.
Engagement in innovative process improvements.
Supportive team environment focused on health and retention.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary:
Teledyne Brown Engineering is seeking a Stowage Team Lead to join our management team in Huntsville, AL. This role combines technical oversight of POI Stowage operations with direct personnel and operational management.
The Stowage Team Lead managers a team of 10–15 certified flight controllers supporting International Space Station (ISS) payload operations at the Payload Operations Integration Center (POIC). The successful candidate will serve as the primary focal point for all cross-team stowage coordination, drive process innovation, and ensure high-quality deliverable execution while supporting team health, retention, and professional development while maintaining an active Stowage certification.
Detailed Description:
Team Management & Leadership
Manage daily tasking, workload distribution, and performance for a 10-15-member stowage cadre.
Execute supervisory duties, including hiring, team building, conflict resolution, performance evaluations, and addressing day-to-day team needs.
Assess team capacity and individual capabilities to effectively assign tasking and balance workload across the team.
Act as the primary advocate for the team, communicating concerns, resource constraints, and requirements up the management chain.
Lead workforce continuity efforts, foster personal and professional development, and recognize exceptional team achievements.
Operational & Deliverable Management
Serve as the primary contractor focal point coordinating payload stowage support across real-time (console) and near-real-time (stowage notes, PREP room) functions.
Ensure team execution and quality standards for main team deliverables, including Stowage Notes, Long range stowage planning, and quality console support.
Analyze and optimize deliverable workflows and processes under resource constraints to maintain high product quality while managing team workload.
Drive innovative strategies to streamline ops products and Stowage deliverables.
Build trust and establish long-range operational vision for future spaceflight operations.
Requirements:
Education & Experience
Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of direct experience supporting Payload Operations Integration (POI) is required.
Certification: An active Flight Controller or Mission Support certification is required.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related technical discipline is strongly preferred.
Required Knowledge & Skills
Deep technical understanding of POIC operational discipline interfaces, flight control operations, procedure development, and microgravity payload requirements.
Proven leadership, team-building, and conflict-resolution skills with a strong commitment to team health and mentorship.
Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities with a track record of making confident decisions under dynamic, high-pressure constraints.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong ability to interface with external NASA teams, internal management, and technical stakeholders.
Experience in process optimization, resource allocation, and adopting operational efficiencies or new technologies.
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