Senior Technology Transfer Specialist

Astrion

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About The Position

Senior Technology Transfer Specialist Location: Merritt Island, FL Status: Full Time Contract: LASSO II Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required Astrion is seeking a Senior Technology Transfer Specialist to join our team at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC), supporting the Laboratory Support Services and Operations (LASSO II) Contract. This is a full-time, senior position with supervision duties. The Technology Transfer Specialist will support NASA’s Technology Transfer and Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) programs and lead LASSO II employees supporting both programs at KSC. The position plays a key role in advancing the commercialization of NASA-developed technologies and fostering partnerships that maximize public benefit.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a technical or scientific discipline, business, marketing or law
• Five or more years of experience in technology transfer, licensing, or technology commercialization
• Strong understanding of intellectual property laws, licensing practices, and commercialization strategies
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive relationships with industry partners and stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills, including market research and competitive analysis
• Proficiency with technology transfer and contract management tools
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• U.S. Citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary interface between Astrion, NASA management, and stakeholders supporting Technology Transfer and SBIR-related projects
• Provide project-level coordination and oversight, including schedule tracking and budget oversight, to support successful execution of assigned efforts
• Contribute to workforce coordination and task planning in support of Technology Transfer and SBIR activities, consistent with program needs
• Increase licensing activity and collaborative relationships with commercialization partners, including industry, entrepreneurs, and investors
• Manage a portfolio of engineering and software technologies developed at KSC across the full life cycle of technology transfer
• Review, assess, and manage New Technology Reports (NTRs) from submission through commercialization, licensing, or public release
• Engage with NASA and contractor innovators to encourage NTR submissions through outreach, briefings, and creative engagement activities
• Evaluate technologies for commercial potential and patenting opportunities
• Support development of commercialization and marketing strategies in collaboration with NASA Technology Portfolio Managers
• Identify and assess potential licensing partners and support negotiations and execution of licensing and partnership agreements
• Maintain ongoing engagement with licensees, including monitoring milestones and ensuring required reports are submitted

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees