NASA
General Engineer, AST, Flight Systems Training and Operations (Direct Hire)
Pay$83671.00 - $155034.00 / year
LocationHouston/Texas
Employment typeFull-Time
This job is now closed
Job Description
- Req#: 787175000
- Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
- Provides engineering leadership in the development, definition, and integration of overall operations requirements. Supports the definition and development of concepts, ground rules, and techniques for human spaceflight operations.
- Analyzes and resolves joint issues and constraints of both pre-flight and real-time operations. This includes developing and executing clear, concise communication in a real-time operational environment.
- Represents the organization as a senior Flight Controller for human spacecraft at various technical and operational meetings with other NASA and Government elements, commercial partners and with contractor personnel.
- Leads mission, spacecraft, operational product development, and on-board software design activities ensuring constraints and requirements between mission objectives and vehicle capabilities are met while maximizing crew safety and mission success.
- Develops operations documentation to effectively accomplish mission objectives without compromising crew safety. Documentation includes flight rules, crew and ground procedures, operations support timelines, systems manuals, and console handbooks.
- Evaluates the performance of group personnel in training, informs the group lead of evaluation results, and provides oral and written critiques to the individual under evaluation. Recommends any additional training to ensure proficiency.
- Presents operations concepts, techniques, and proposed solutions to boards and panels containing diverse audiences of varying levels of NASA and contractor leadership.
- Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.
- This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
- Position subject to pre-employment background investigation.
- You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- This position requires the ability to successfully obtain and maintain a Flight Controller Physical.
- This position may require a one year trial period.
- Supporting development of engineering analysis, operational concepts, plans, procedures, or real time support requirements for spacecraft hardware and software systems for the real-time flight control of human space flight;
- Applying console operating procedures and the operational aspects of human rated spacecraft and ground support systems, as used to develop flight procedures, flight techniques, and/or mission rules;
- Supporting the execution of mission objectives including spacecraft hardware and software systems management as well as their functions, operations, design, crew procedures, or mission rules.
- Performing work as a flight controller, flight controller instructor, or crew instructor in support of human space flight mission operations;
- Preparing technical and engineering documents or reports and give oral presentations at technical forums concerning human space flight mission operation issues;
- Participating in the development of flight procedures, flight techniques, mission rules and crew operating procedures, and mission objectives related to the following areas: console operation procedures and human rated spacecraft and ground support systems.
- Performing work as a senior flight controller, flight controller instructor, or crew instructor in support of human space flight mission operations;
- Preparing technical and engineering documents and reports and give oral presentations at technical forums to high level officials concerning human space flight mission operation issues;
- Developing flight procedures, flight techniques, mission rules and crew operating procedures, and mission objectives related to the following areas: console operation procedures and human rated spacecraft and ground support systems.
Serves as an Operational Specialist which could include the roles of Flight Controller, Instructor, Analyst, and Technical Specialist in mission operations for the International Space Station, Commercial Crew, Commercial LEO (Low Earth Orbit) Development Program (CLDP), Artemis, Orion, Human Lander Systems and Gateway Programs in the Flight Operations Directorate.Duties
Requirements
Qualifications
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-11, you must have:
a) You must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level:
b) Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field
OR
c) Completed 3 full academic years of graduate education in an appropriate field
OR
d) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b) and c) above
To qualify for GS-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level:
To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level:
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.About the company
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an independent agency of the U.S. federal government responsible for the civilian space program, as well as aeronautics and space research.