What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Spaceflight Trainer position at Odyssey Space Research?
About the Opportunity:
Odyssey Space Research, LLC has an opportunity for a full-time experienced Human Spaceflight Trainer to support the Lunar Terrain Vehicle program in Houston, Texas. In this role you will support training development and delivery for ground-based flight control teams and astronaut crews to prepare them for lunar surface missions. For more than 20 years Odyssey has tackled complex problems by providing innovative engineering and software solutions to advance space exploration – and had fun doing it. We foster a collaborative culture with a relaxed work environment where happy employees produce exceptional outcomes. Being a part of Odyssey Space Research means being part of a team of highly skilled professionals in fields such as aerospace engineering, software, mathematics, and physics, who create innovative products and solutions to advance space exploration. Our goal is to provide you with challenging work in a fun environment. Visit us at https://www.odysseysr.com/
Job Description:
Qualified candidates will be innovative, analytical, and excited to further space exploration through their work on practical and impactful projects. Candidates are expected to have experience and be proficient with:
Human Spaceflight Operations and Training
- Experience in supporting NASA human spaceflight mission operations.
- Supporting the operations team and managing training development activities for missions.
- Experience with developing, reviewing and certifying training products.
- Experience in different modes of instruction including classroom, simulators, mockups, virtual reality and mobile/online environments.
- We are seeking exceptional individuals of all skill levels with a strong desire to further space exploration, regardless of background.
Required:
- U.S. Citizen (or Permanent Resident) is required due to the nature of the work
- BS/MS/PhD in Aerospace or similar degrees from accredited universities
- Minimum 4 years of operations and/or training spaceflight experience
Other Useful Skills (not required for every position):
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Train The Trainer and instructor evaluation experience
- Ability to develop excellent working relationships with customers, peers, and management
- Use of Microsoft Office Suite of Tools to prepare documents, presentations and reports.
- Experience with Learning Management Systems to track certification plans, records and scheduling
- Training Needs Analysis, instructional design and curriculum development