Mission Training Complex Engineer

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Job Summary: The Mission Training Complex (MTC) Engineer is a multifaceted member of the Training Integration team responsible for creating and sustaining immersive training experiences for NASA International Space Station (ISS) payload operations. The position combines lab management, hardware development, 3D modeling and additive manufacturing, software engineering, and extended reality (XR) technologies. The MTC Engineer collaborates with disciplines across the Payload Mission Operations Directorate (PMOD) to support training; develops and maintains physical and virtual mock-ups; manages training infrastructure, including networks, servers, and computer databases; supports testing and troubleshooting; teaches assigned classes; and leads requested tours of the MTC. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned: Lab Management: Maintain the physical training facility by coordinating and performing routine maintenance and repairs. Maintain current facility photographs, posters, signage, stickers, and decals for MTC and Lab Training Complex (LTC) hardware. Maintain knowledge of inventory and support inventory control for lab equipment, hardware, materials, and supplies. Manage training infrastructure, including applicable networks, servers, and computer databases. Hardware Development Locate, evaluate, and modify CAD files for additive manufacturing. Reverse engineer and develop payload hardware when CAD files are unavailable. Develop rack-hardware mock-ups from the ground up to support purchasing, fabrication, integration, and training requirements. Software and XR Development Use Unity3D to produce and maintain Glass Rack Trainer (GRT) models. Use LabWindows/CVI to update legacy GRT models. Program in C# to develop and maintain Unity applications. Apply knowledge of XR hardware, immersive learning technologies, and industry best practices to training solutions. 3D Modeling and Additive Manufacturing Create optimized 3D models from CAD references for use in Unity-based GRTs. Unwrap and texture 3D models for real-time training applications. Convert CAD models into suitable 3D-printable formats. Redesign existing CAD models to improve manufacturability through additive manufacturing. Operate fused deposition modeling (FDM) and stereolithography (SLA) 3D printers and apply appropriate processes for each technology. Customer, Training, and Technical Support Communicate with customers and cross-functional teams to gather requirements and obtain information needed to troubleshoot issues. Use intermediate knowledge of the ISS Simulator and EPC to test and troubleshoot training environments. Teach assigned classes delivered through the LTC. Lead requested tours of the MTC and communicate facility capabilities to visitors. Serve as a subject matter expert on GRT and XR technologies at conferences and other approved events. Collaborate across PMOD disciplines to identify needs and deliver physical and virtual training solutions. Plan and execute assigned work, document outcomes, and communicate status, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The