Moonbase Test and Evaluation Facility Senior Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•Johnson Space Center, TX

56d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Senior Engineer to support the Moonbase Program by managing test and evaluation facilities and capabilities. This role involves managing the Aerospace Corporation's footprint at the Texas A&M Space Institute for NASA, located at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The position is full-time with an onsite work model, including 4 regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as business needs allow.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree or in engineering, science, or another STEM degree.
10 or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including experience managing facilities and ensuring safety.
Experience leading partnership establishment with US government and engaging senior leaders and facilitating visits and engagements.
Knowledge and understanding of the NASA program life cycle and associated milestone reviews and coordinating across teams to drive operations outcomes.
Expansive experience leading and developing NASA Human In The Loop Testing systems and protocols.
Ability to effectively utilize oral and written communication to express technical concepts and recommendations to personnel at all technical and managerial levels.
Demonstrated initiative and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent presentation and communications skills, including development of and briefing of decision packages and complex information in a succinct and polished manner.
Experience working across diverse teams and multiple engineering disciplines, including human in loop disciplines.
This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in engineering, science, or another STEM discipline.
Experience with NASA mission operations processes and teams.
Background in designing and developing human based operations.
Demonstrated success leading or executing technical and programmatic tasks for NASA missions.
Experience coordinating with international partners and commercial vendors.

Responsibilities

Provide and manage regular access to a large-scale, indoor, climate-controlled testing and training facility designed to replicate the lunar surface environment.
Ensure facility readiness for integrated testing of Moon Base-owned and operated systems.
Coordinate with facility management, stakeholders, customers, and NASA personnel to maintain operational availability.
Support facility maintenance, upkeep, and continuous operational readiness.
Work closely with NASA Moonbase Mission & Systems Interoperability office to execute the needs of their test and evaluation plans.
Ensure the facility is meeting the needs of Moonbase M&SI as well as the needs of associated stakeholders and customer teams.
Ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations, NASA requirements, and OSHA standards.
Maintain a safe working environment for crew, test subjects, and support staff during all facility operations.
Develop, implement, and enforce safety protocols specific to pressurized suit operations, robotic systems, and large-scale vehicle operations.
Conduct regular safety briefings and ensure all personnel are trained on facility-specific hazards and emergency procedures.
Monitor and mitigate risks associated with lunar simulation activities, including dust exposure, suited operations, and heavy equipment use.
Maintain emergency response plans and coordinate with safety personnel for incident prevention.
Accommodate realistic testing of pressurized EVA suits, rovers, landers, habitats, robotic systems, and operational procedures in representative lunar terrain.
Facilitate integrated Verification & Validation (V&V) and asset V&V by providing NASA-managed test capabilities.
Plan and prioritize testing through development and maintenance of test schedules.
Coordinate test opportunities across stakeholder communities and ensure facility needs will meet test requirements.
Ensure and help lead preparations for pressurized suit operations, surface mobility and rover operations, and integrated mission simulations.
Provide leadership and coordination for test and facility readiness reviews, safety reviews, inspections, audits, and certification activities.
Manage test preparation and reporting activities (pre and post).
Provide appropriate facilities and infrastructure to support suited and robotic testing.
Provide, manage, and operate Moon Base facility vehicles, tractors, trailers, attachments, and other equipment required for testing and facility sustainment.
Oversee procurement, inventory, storage, and maintenance of facility equipment, tools, and consumable materials.
Ensure all equipment meets safety standards and operational requirements.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect