Aerospace Engineer, AST, Environmental Control Systems (Direct Hire)

Full Job Description

Serves as the International Space Station (ISS) Environmental Control and Life Support (ECLS) Systems Manager within the Crew and Thermal Systems Division.

Responsible for the technical oversight of the Air Revitalization, Pressure Control, Emergency Hardware, Waste Management, and other sub-systems.

Lead a team of highly skilled engineers in providing technical authority over prime and sub-prime contractor activities, government furnished equipment, and mission evaluation.

In addition to the Basic Education Requirement (in the Education section below), to qualify for this position you must meet the requirements below.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

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-15, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level: Leading or managing a system management team to execute insight or oversight responsibilities for program hardware and sub-systems activities; Supporting the Technical Authority role by ensuring technical compliance, effective risk management, and alignment with program requirements; Providing technical leadership in systems engineering, overseeing hardware and test system performance to guarantee full operational capability and program compliance.

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:

• Oversees technical progress and operations of the Environmental Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS) on the International Space Station (ISS) including Air Revitalization, Pressure Control, Emergency Hardware, and other sub-systems.
• Oversees Prime and Sub-Prime contractor activities related to design, development, operational, and sustaining engineering of ISS Program requirements for ISS ECLSS hardware and sub-systems.
• Assists in preparing and formulating flight support products for mission evaluation activities of the ISS.
• Works on and delegates ECLSS activities related to evaluation and resolution of technical issues at the component, sub-system, and system level.
• Provides technical leadership, mentorship, and effective delegation of responsibilities, while developing and coordinating assignments across the entire ISS ECLSS System Management team to ensure alignment, performance, and mission success.
• Communicates technical issues, concerns, and any other technical authority topics to both programmatic customers and engineering management.