Physical Scientist, AST, Life Support Studies (Direct Hire)

Full Job Description

The Human Health and Performance Directorate, Exploration Science Integration Office, at NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) is currently seeking a highly skilled individual to serve as the Exploration Exercise System (EES) Functional Lead for the Biomedical Research and Environmental Sciences (BRES) Division.

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: Leading product development strategies for closing critical gaps in knowledge and technology needed to facilitate space science missions; Providing technical oversight and management of crew exercise programs in support of space science missions; Evaluate equipment or systems that are directed toward the maintenance of an individual's well-being and optimum performance in spacecraft, planetary habitats or space suit environments.

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:

• Provide functional integration to ensure the human interface and performance of exercise equipment are designed for sustaining long-term human spaceflight capabilities.
• Ensure the exercise system functionality and integration with evolving exploration architectures meets NASA-STD-3001 Human Spaceflight Standards.
• Coordinate cross-directorate requirements, and lead technical resolution of complex issues that directly impact crew safety, health, performance, and mission success.
• Facilitate long-term strategic planning for crew exercise including development of functional requirements for Mars transit and surface assets.
• Lead the formulation and continuous refinement of product development strategies for closing critical gaps in knowledge and technology needed to facilitate Artemis and Mars missions.
• Serve as a cross-lab facilitator and leader/integrator for Artemis and Mars products, solutions, and services by identifying critical product needs based on stakeholder and customer needs.