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Visiting Vehicle Integration and Payload Resupply (VIPR)

Teledyne logoTeledyneHuntsville, AL (Arsenal)Full timePosted 1d ago

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## Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability.

These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. ​ We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins. ## Position Description VIPR Cargo manages all payload hardware launching and returning on Visiting Vehicles (VVs).

Provide inputs to and support for Unpacking and Packing operations. Manage all onboard Payload allocated locations, racks, and hardware (Long Term Stowage Planning). ## Key Responsibilities VIPR Cargo’s responsibility is to provide critical planning coordination and ensure mission success for payloads arriving and departing ISS via a Visiting Vehicle (VV).

A VIPR Cargo will gather extensive information about each payload and assess that their respective choreography, constraints, and requirements can all be operated successfully together within the mission timeframe.

For each mission, we integrate across the teams at PMOD, FOD, ISSP and the vehicle providers to effectively manage all payload allocated stowage space on-orbit and support execution of the crew's unpacking & packing operations. ## Skills and Accomplishments - Commitment to the overall mission, willingness to go the extra mile for the success of the mission.

Role often requires support that is outside of the nominal 9 to 5/40-hour work week structure. - Role will typically require team to work problems outside of their job description and integrate with necessary parties. - Detail oriented.

Organize extensive information on numerous payloads (mission dependent) into a consolidated story for necessary teams. - Time management skills are extremely important for mission execution. - Strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to coordinate with teams with different centers, NASA Program teams, and POIC Management and leadership. - Be a representative of POIC to other teams and centers – often speak on behalf of the center, our leadership, or Payload teams. - Strong critical thinking skills. Highest priority skillset.

Candidate needs to be solution driven and possess the ability to intake data, assess impacts and make effective work arounds as new problems are presented. - Prep Room, Stow Note Lead, and Trash Lead experience preferred.

Experience with tools such as: MIDAS Prime, creating and reviewing OCRs, Stow Track Message process, timeline reviews, etc. ## Education & Experience - Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of direct experience supporting Payload Operations Integration (POI) is required. - Certification: An active or former Flight Controller certification in POI Stowage is required. - Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related technical discipline is strongly preferred.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions. Teledyne 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 or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. ​

From Teledyne's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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Teledyne's space work: the Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter for NASA's Space Launch System in Huntsville, and imaging sensors and instruments for space in California and the UK.

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