General Engineer, AST, Technical Management

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.

• 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.

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• This position may require a one-year probationary period. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11.
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• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
• Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
• The location will be determined upon selection but must be at one of the locations indicated within the announcement.
• If selected for Huntsville location, extensive travel may be required to Kennedy Space Center.