{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"933b402ee5c8ac4a75793642","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/933b402ee5c8ac4a75793642","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/933b402ee5c8ac4a75793642","title":"Hardware Payload Support Engineer","description":"Title: Hardware Payload Support Engineer\nLocation: NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX\nClearance: National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) with ability to obtain a Security Clearance\nCitizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizen\nReq #: 4001\nSalary: $65,000 to $80,000 DOE\nSummary: Craig Technologies has an opening for a Hardware Payload Support Engineer at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. In this position, you will play a role in supporting the implementation of Human Research on the International Space Station (ISS), Artemis, and flight analogs at JSC/NASA. Responsibilities of a Hardware PSE include being a subject matter expert on medical and standalone experiment hardware used during human science research experiments conducted on the ISS, Artemis, or ground analogs. Medical hardware includes devices such as centrifuges, ultrasounds, Actigraphy devices, as well as experiment-unique hardware provided by the investigator or external partners. The Hardware PSE also conducts pre-mission software testing and verification activities, writes documentation, and implements the systems level engineering elements needed to support experiment operations. Hardware PSEs also assist in the preparation for crew training activities and train the crew on Human Research Facility hardware. As a member of the ground control team on console, the Hardware PSE is responsible for monitoring the health and status of all active medical hardware and software and contribute to the anomaly resolution process.\nThis role is part of the Research Operations and Integration (ROI) element of the Human Research Program (HRP) in the Operations Department of the Human Health and Performance Contract 2 (HHPC2) supporting NASA’s Space Medicine Operations Division (SD).\nYou Will:\nSit console in support of Human Life Sciences operations using HRP hardware\nPrepare hardware for crew and ground control training and simulations\nDevelop hardware and software operating procedures and processes\nServe as hardware subject matter expert (SME) for mission operations and interface with the ROI Engineering team for anomaly resolution for sub-rack and experiment hardware and software\nCreate, maintain and publish Hardware Operations Documents per assigned deployed hardware items and SME assignments\nReviews Change Requests (CRs) and assesses them for impacts to the operational products and/or documents\nTrain Ground Support Personnel and crew members on hardware\nPerform software testing and verification\nServe as liaison to science, hardware, software and flight analog teams\nWhat You Bring:\nYou bring experience and engineering expertise. You use your experience and judgment to ensure successful execution of operations using assigned hardware. You comply with KBR’s Safety, Health and Environmental Plan, Quality Plan, and all safety policies and procedures, and complete all assigned training.\nYOUR QUALIFICATIONS:\nA bachelor's degree (BS) in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or closely related field\nPrevious experience working with biomedical hardware, solving complex problems, and working to develop solutions quickly\nYOUR SKILLS:\nRequired:\nTechnical competence in engineering and computing\nEffective communication (both written and oral), and interpersonal skills.\nAbility to perform in highly visible and stressful situations.\nMust be reliable, adaptable, and capable of working in a team environment\nMust be able to work various shifts\nDesired:\nProgramming skills (Visual Basic, .NET, or C#)\nComputer-Aided Design (CAD) and 3D printing\nData visualization experience (Microsoft Power Tools including Power BI)\nKnowledge concerning remote access protocols\nWHAT TO EXPECT:\nThis position is expected to be 100% on site and in person during training and/or certification. A telework posture matching peers will be assessed once training and/or certification is complete. Occasional travel may be required.\nList any required Security Clearances and/or Certifications if applicable\nMust Pass a NASA Background Check\nMust be able to obtain/hold a Security Clearance\nMust be a US Citizen\nCraig Technologies is an EEO Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other non-job-related protected status. All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information.","company":"Craigtechnologies","rawCompany":"craigtechnologies","city":"Houston","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:56:29.602Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-3021.00","title":"Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians","slug":"aerospace-engineering-and-operations-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"17-2061.00","title":"Computer Hardware Engineers","slug":"computer-hardware-engineers"},{"code":"17-2031.00","title":"Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers","slug":"bioengineers-and-biomedical-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Hardware Payload Support Engineer","description":"Title: Hardware Payload Support Engineer\nLocation: NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX\nClearance: National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) with ability to obtain a Security Clearance\nCitizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizen\nReq #: 4001\nSalary: $65,000 to $80,000 DOE\nSummary: Craig Technologies has an opening for a Hardware Payload Support Engineer at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. In this position, you will play a role in supporting the implementation of Human Research on the International Space Station (ISS), Artemis, and flight analogs at JSC/NASA. Responsibilities of a Hardware PSE include being a subject matter expert on medical and standalone experiment hardware used during human science research experiments conducted on the ISS, Artemis, or ground analogs. Medical hardware includes devices such as centrifuges, ultrasounds, Actigraphy devices, as well as experiment-unique hardware provided by the investigator or external partners. The Hardware PSE also conducts pre-mission software testing and verification activities, writes documentation, and implements the systems level engineering elements needed to support experiment operations. Hardware PSEs also assist in the preparation for crew training activities and train the crew on Human Research Facility hardware. As a member of the ground control team on console, the Hardware PSE is responsible for monitoring the health and status of all active medical hardware and software and contribute to the anomaly resolution process.\nThis role is part of the Research Operations and Integration (ROI) element of the Human Research Program (HRP) in the Operations Department of the Human Health and Performance Contract 2 (HHPC2) supporting NASA’s Space Medicine Operations Division (SD).\nYou Will:\nSit console in support of Human Life Sciences operations using HRP hardware\nPrepare hardware for crew and ground control training and simulations\nDevelop hardware and software operating procedures and processes\nServe as hardware subject matter expert (SME) for mission operations and interface with the ROI Engineering team for anomaly resolution for sub-rack and experiment hardware and software\nCreate, maintain and publish Hardware Operations Documents per assigned deployed hardware items and SME assignments\nReviews Change Requests (CRs) and assesses them for impacts to the operational products and/or documents\nTrain Ground Support Personnel and crew members on hardware\nPerform software testing and verification\nServe as liaison to science, hardware, software and flight analog teams\nWhat You Bring:\nYou bring experience and engineering expertise. You use your experience and judgment to ensure successful execution of operations using assigned hardware. You comply with KBR’s Safety, Health and Environmental Plan, Quality Plan, and all safety policies and procedures, and complete all assigned training.\nYOUR QUALIFICATIONS:\nA bachelor's degree (BS) in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or closely related field\nPrevious experience working with biomedical hardware, solving complex problems, and working to develop solutions quickly\nYOUR SKILLS:\nRequired:\nTechnical competence in engineering and computing\nEffective communication (both written and oral), and interpersonal skills.\nAbility to perform in highly visible and stressful situations.\nMust be reliable, adaptable, and capable of working in a team environment\nMust be able to work various shifts\nDesired:\nProgramming skills (Visual Basic, .NET, or C#)\nComputer-Aided Design (CAD) and 3D printing\nData visualization experience (Microsoft Power Tools including Power BI)\nKnowledge concerning remote access protocols\nWHAT TO EXPECT:\nThis position is expected to be 100% on site and in person during training and/or certification. A telework posture matching peers will be assessed once training and/or certification is complete. Occasional travel may be required.\nList any required Security Clearances and/or Certifications if applicable\nMust Pass a NASA Background Check\nMust be able to obtain/hold a Security Clearance\nMust be a US Citizen\nCraig Technologies is an EEO Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other non-job-related protected status. 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