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Payload Safety Panel Representative

Mclaurin Aerospace
Houston, TX Contractor
POSTED ON 7/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/23/2026
Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Payload Safety Panel Representative to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

If Selected You Will

  • Function as the Engineering representative to the ISS Safety Review Panel (ISRP)
  • Be an integral member of the ISRP team for all phases of a project from project kick-off and development (PDR, CDR, etc.) through product delivery for flight
  • Perform technical review of simple and complex spaceflight payload systems, Government Furnished Equipment, or ISS systems with respect to transport, interface and operational parameters and requirements as well as assure that sound engineering practices have been employed
  • Interact with the engineering subject matter expert team, coordinating comments, and providing feedback communications
  • Support meetings with ISS Program leadership
  • Participate in engineering working group meetings that support ISS safety panel reviews
  • Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

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

  • Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects, within matrix team environments, and to demanding schedules is required. Examples of capabilities may be requested during interview process
  • Minimum of 5 years Flight hardware experience
  • Experience in the design and evaluation of electrical and mechanical systems including avionics, electrical power distribution and control, hydraulic, pneumatic, pressure systems, pyrotechnics, mechanisms and electromechanical devices
  • Working knowledge of thermal analysis, stress analysis, and material science as applicable to mechanical systems and devices
  • Ability to identify and assess hazardous conditions and implement controls and verifications related to mechanical, electrical and electronic systems and devices
  • Working knowledge of all systems safety disciplines
  • Working knowledge of Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Fault Tree / Failure Analysis
  • Good knowledge of aerospace materials and acceptability
  • Familiarity with the NASA standards and payloads requirements
  • Familiarity with the ISS Hazard System website and associated tools
  • Working knowledge of crew requirements / preferences
  • Experience with Spaceflight Safety certification
  • Have a proactive attitude in leading a group to resolve technical issue
  • Possess strong leadership and communication skills
  • Possess strong negotiations skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Systems Engineering experience
  • Systems / Payload integrator experience
  • System Safety experience at Johnson Space Center highly desired
  • Degree in ME, EE, Aerospace Engineering, or Aerospace Safety

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Positive work-life balance
  • 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
  • 11 paid holidays annually
  • Generous PTO
  • 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
  • Education assistance
  • Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.

US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

Mclaurin 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, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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