Aerospace Engineer, AST, Environmental Control Systems

Full Job Description

As the Intravehicular Activity (IVA) Suit Lead for Commercial Crew within the Crew and Thermal Systems Division, Space Suit and Crew Survival Systems Branch, you will be responsible for systems management, project management, and technical expertise in the area of IVA launch, entry, and abort space suit systems.

You will lead a team of highly skilled engineers and be recognized as an expert by programmatic and engineering management.

In addition to the Basic Education Requirement (in the Education section below), to qualify for this position you must meet the requirements below and have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, which has equipped you with the particular competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of the position described above.

NASA utilizes OPM-approved qualification and rating requirements specific for Aerospace Technology (AST) positions which recognizes NASA's unique aerospace work.

The specific qualifications and minimum education requirements are further described below and within the education section of the job announcement.

To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Collaborating on a broad range of interdisciplinary development, design, test, and verification activities to ensure the System performance meets all System requirements; Providing technical oversight for the implementation of new capabilities and modification of existing capabilities for a system with an emphasis on one or more of the following: computer hardware and software, mission training facilities, engineering analysis systems, simulation systems and tools; Participating in design, development, test, evaluation, and problem resolution activities related to space suit systems, while applying creativity and innovation to meet programmatic objectives.

Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience.

Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.

NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses.

Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process. Major Duties:

• Perform system management functions to oversee technical progress and operations of Intravehicular Activity (IVA) Commercial Crew Suit Systems, including oversight of contractor design, development, operations, and sustaining engineering activities.
• Serve as technical expert in the area of IVA Commercial Crew Suit Systems leading efforts to identify anomalies while providing engineering recommendations to stakeholders, as required for resolution of issues.
• Serve as the technical authority for IVA Commercial Crew Suit Systems during the review boards, acceptance reviews and Certification of Flight Readiness (COFR) processes.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, delegation, and development assignments across the IVA Commercial Crew Suit System Management Team to plan, evaluate, and/or resolve technical issues at the component, sub-system, and system level.
• Manage the technical direction for implementation of new capabilities and modification of existing capabilities for IVA Commercial Crew Suit Systems hardware, software, training, analyses, and simulation systems.
• Work collaboratively with support contractor management teams to lead an integrated IVA Commercial Crew Suit systems management team.
• Communicate technical principles, progress, and risks to both programmatic customers and engineering management.
• Utilize technical domain expertise in order to effectively manage stakeholder requirements while ensuring all System performance meets all requirements.