Supervisory Aerospace Engineer, AST, Safety and Mission Assurance

John F Kennedy Space Center

400d • $144,696 - $188,101 • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisory Aerospace Engineer position at NASA's Kennedy Space Center involves leading the Safety Engineering and Assurance Branch within the Exploration Ground Systems Division. The role encompasses overall management responsibilities, including planning, directing, and coordinating the work of engineers and specialists to ensure safety and quality assurance in vehicle testing and launch operations.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or allegiance to the U.S.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in aerospace engineering or a related field.
• Experience providing oversight of technical assessment processes to ensure safe and successful ground systems testing and operations.
• Experience managing safety and quality processes, requirements development, contractor surveillance, and technical assessment.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physical Science, Mathematics, Life Science, or Computer Science from an accredited institution.

Nice To Haves

• Experience collaborating with Program Technical Authorities including the Chief Safety Officer.
• Knowledge of NASA's unique aerospace work and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the branch/organization.
• Provide technical guidance to branch employees overseeing contractor personnel engaged in vehicle testing and checkout activities.
• Ensure that safety and quality assurance requirements are met.
• Obtain resources and identify strategic objectives for the organization.
• Define jobs, select employees, and assign work; define technical work requirements and milestones.
• Recommend employee promotions and recognition; approve leave; implement performance modifications and take corrective action as appropriate.
• Evaluate the organization and employee accomplishments by accepting or rejecting work products; present and defend organization and employees' work to senior management and other offices.
• Serve as a technical advisor and consultant to other KSC and NASA management personnel on safety and quality assurance matters related to current and future launch vehicle programs.
• Review safety, quality, and reliability activities to assure the development of program/project activities for testing and flight readiness of flight systems and components.
• Serve as technical liaison between the Contractor and the Contracting Officer by monitoring the Contractor's performance and delivery of the final products and/or services under the contract.
• Perform a full range of supervisory duties including assigning and evaluating work; recommending personnel actions; taking disciplinary actions; and identifying training needs and developing employees.
• Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence, and innovation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position held.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree