General Engineer, AST, Technical Management (Direct Hire)

Full Job Description

Supports the Booster Element Office (BEO) with build-up & integration of Aft Skirt and Forward Assemblies at the Booster Fabrication Facilities (BFF) & overall Booster assembly build-up at the Rotation, Processing & Surge Facility (RPSF) & Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB).

Encompasses all aspects of flight vehicle systems design, production & operation.

Includes management & integration of all technical, schedule, safety, financial, & legal aspects in support of Program requirements & milestones.

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-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Effectively leading or managing a diverse workforce of technicians, engineers, managers, and/or contractor personnel to track delivery of engineering services and work products; Providing technical expertise and recommendations on complex issues related to large-scale structures/facilities and transportation/support equipment or assemblies, and the physical integration of mechanical components, electrical/cabling boxes, ordnance systems, coatings, or Thermal Protection Systems (TPS); Evaluating and integrating pyrotechnic systems and engineering requirements, as applicable to installation, testing, and checkouts; Working with range control in managing ordnance (Flight Termination Systems) handling, delivery, testing, or integration.

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:

• Serves as a recognized expert/technical advisor to Project/Program management and industry partners with respect to large structures, pyrotechnic/electrical systems, along with protective coatings and Thermal Protection Systems (TPS).
• Leads ad-hoc teams consisting of technicians, engineers, Safety and Mission Assurance (SMA), and support contractors in the design, development, production, integration, test, evaluation, and operations of Booster Structures and Assemblies.
• Ensures engineering design and specifications are adhered to within resource and risk allocations.
• Provides cross-program leadership, enabling resolution of issues concerning design, manufacture, integration and testing of Booster structures and the integration of mechanical, electrical, ordnance and TPS systems into ground/flight systems.
• Serves as primary contact for program reviews to discuss Integrated Assembly and subsystem status, including cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Provides authoritative prime contractor oversight regarding the prime contractor’s overall ability to successfully execute their contracted responsibilities.
• Serves as project authority to develop, review, and recommend proposed project requirements, expected results, and budgetary estimates related to Integrated Hardware/Systems. Analyzes and consolidates project approaches and resource requirements.
• Provides expert guidance to management for strategic planning and program development on integrated hardware, assemblies and interfaces.
• Provides authoritative insight to the Contracting Officer on contractor progress, proposed contract modifications, validity of claims, analysis of proposals, and assessment of contract time extensions.