Relevant Work Experience:
08/2010 – Present Systems Safety Technician
European Space Agency/ESTEC, ISS Systems Safety Team/Product Assurance & Safety Office
Noordwijk, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands
-Provided systems safety engineering support to ESA ISS Payload Safety Review Panel (PSRP) by: (a) assisting Payload Developers interpret safety requirements; (b) supporting Certification of Flight Readiness process; (c) issuing official minutes of safety review meetings and technical memos; (d) maintaining safety data on NASA Data Management System, and scheduling/planning safety reviews; (e) maintaining PA&S office website safety pages (safety baseline documents and master schedule of safety reviews); and (f) appraising adequacy (completeness and technical content) of received Safety Data Packages.
10/2009 – 07/2010 Engineer – Young Graduate Training Program
European Space Agency/ESTEC, ISS Systems Safety Team/Product Assurance & Safety Office
Noordwijk, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands
-Supported PSRP and ISS Operations/Flight Safety activities through the development of a computer-based tool to facilitate the creation of safety hazard reports and corrective maintenance assessments, and track safety review metrics and official communications
10/2008 – 09/2009 Engineer – Young Graduate Training Program
European Space Agency– EAC, Crew Medical Support Office
Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
-Designed and developed integrative environmental crew health hazards medical reference tool for use by ESA medical operations in preparation for crew activities onboard ISS
-Facilitated coordination of data-sharing activities between biomedical/safety engineers, flight surgeons and environmental specialists to improve cross-discipline programs
05/2008 – 08/2008 Engineer – Graduate Intern
Universities Space Research Association (USRA)
Houston, Texas, USA
-Researched causal mechanisms of astronaut finger injuries during EVA tasks and training using Doppler-laser and pressure sensor array techniques
-Developed database to house information on all astronaut injures received pre-, in- and post-flight based on medical and training data recorded from Mercury era to present
05/2007 – 10/2007 Assistant Researcher
Four Medicines Consulting Ltd.
Airdrie, Alberta, Canada
-Conducted GIS mapping of traditional aboriginal Canadian lands using GPS technology and digital photography to mark cultural and historical sites while interview native elders
-Trained native researchers on proper use and care of satellite equipment and documentation of elders’ interviews
-Operated and maintained boats, all-terrain/amphibious vehicles while escorting elders
Applied Graduate/Undergraduate Projects:
2008 ALERTS – Analysis of Lunar Exploration Robotic Tasks Safety
International Space University – Graduate Team Project
-Contributed as editor and member of Human Factors Group to comprehensive report on the use of robotic platforms to reduce risk to astronauts performing tasks during lunar exploration.
2008 Space Applications of Complementary Medicine
International Space University – Graduate Individual Project
-Assessed potential applications of complementary medicine in space to treat space motion sickness, depression, and insomnia.
2007 TREMOR - Technology Resources for Earthquake Monitoring and Response
International Space University – Graduate Team Project
-Acted as editor and legal researcher for in-depth study of the integration of multiple space systems and technologies to mitigate and respond to the effects of earthquakes.
2006-2007 4th Year Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Project
Carleton University – Undergraduate 4th Year Team Project
-Served as member of Integration Group in design and development of geo-surveying UAV as part of joint-venture between Carleton University and Sanders Geophysics Ltd. (Ottawa). Managed project schedules, organized and moderated design reviews, and provided written reports on project progress, project scheduling, task delegation and team organization.
2005 Thermal Barrier Coatings (TBC)
Carleton University – Undergraduate Group Project
-Led group of five in researching failure mechanisms of TBCs used in aerospace applications.
Education:
2007-2008 Master of Science – Space Studies, MSc (Cum laude)
International Space University/Beihang University
Strasbourg, France; Beijing, China
2003-2007 Bachelor of Engineering, BEng (High Distinction)
Major - Aerospace Engineering: Structures, Systems and Vehicle Design
Carleton University
Ottawa, Canada
Awards:
2007 International Space University Scholarship
2007 Senate Medal of Outstanding Academic Achievement
2003-2007 Dean’s Honour List
2004-2007 Royal Bank of Canada Aboriginal Student Award
2003-2007 National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation (NAAF) Scholarship
2006 R.D. Richmond Scholarship for Aerospace Engineering
Skills Profile:
Communication:
-Fluent in English and French; basic knowledge of German and Dutch
-Adept at working with international, multicultural, interdisciplinary teams
-Experienced writing technical minutes, reports, memoranda, instructions and requirements
-Accomplished organizing and giving multimedia presentations to large international audiences
Technical:
-Practiced at performing various technical analyses including flow, finite element, stress and strain, circuit and wave, metallographic, engine and rotorcraft blade performance analyses
-Experienced with conceptual design of aircraft/spacecraft, payloads and air/space missions
-Knowledgeable in space applications including remote sensing, earth observation and geomatics, satellite telecommunications and navigation, and human and robotic exploration
-Familiar with concurrent engineering practices and techniques
Computer:
-Excellent with MS Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Access, Visio)
-Experienced in 2D and 3D CAD including Pro/E, Pro/Mechanica software
-Conversant in VBA, C++, and Matlab
Other Training:
2008 Columbus Systems and Payload Operatory & User Level Training (Koeln, Germany)
1996-Present Class 5 Driving Permit with Airbrake Certification (Alberta, Canada)
Recent Publications (extract):
Hochstein J, Festa F (2010). Computer Assisted Safety Assessment Tool (CASA) for ISS Payloads. 4th International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety Conference, Huntsville, Alabama, 19-21 May 2010.
Opperman R, Waldie J, Natapoff A, Newman D, Hochstein J, Pollonini L, Ansari R, Jones J (2009). Anthropometric and Blood Flow Characteristics Leading to EVA Hand Injury. ICES Annual Science Conference 2009, Berlin, Germany, 21-25 Sep 2009.
Hochstein J, Bodkin D, Aung C, Chasseigne R, Demel M, Doule O, Jagula D, Mulugeta L, Oprong A, Quémet L, Salazar J P, Turnock M (2008). Robotic and Astronaut Tasks Related to Crew Safety for Exploration of a Lunar Pole. 69th International Astronomical Congress, Glasgow, Scotland, 29 Sep – 3 Oct 2008.
Hochstein J, Rasheed A, Stone J, Coffey E, Martin A, Qiang F, Christensen I, Borrero del Pino C (2008). Improved earthquake response via simulation and integrated space- and ground-based technologies: the TREMOR proposal. 69th International Astronomical Congress, Glasgow, Scotland, 29 Sep – 3 Oct 2008.
Antifaev J, Hochstein J, Jagula D, MacLeod J, Morley S, Mulugeta L, Turnock M (2008). The Future of Canada in Space [online]. The Space Review. Available from: http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1261/1.
Harrison P, Christensen I, Coffey E, Hochstein J, Rojas J. Earthquake Monitoring and Response from Space: The TREMOR Concept. ASTRO Conference 2008, Montreal, Québec, Canada, 29 Apr – 1 May 2008.
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