Human Space Flight Subject Matter Expert (Casual)

Company: Affordable Engineering Services
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: October 14, 2020

Job Description:

In an era of dynamic change in space, Aerospace is addressing a generation of complex challenges. We operate the only federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) committed exclusively to the space enterprise. Our technical experts span every discipline of space-related science and engineering. Join our team and thrive in a career that matters to the world and you personally.ResponsibilitiesThe nation has embarked on an ambitious goal of returning humans to the Moon and preparing for a journey to Mars in the years ahead.Human Exploration and Space Flight Division within the Civil Systems Group of The Aerospace Corporation brings technical and programmatic expertise and valued capabilities to NASA. Aerospace has supported all of NASA's human space flight programs over the last 60 years as a reliable and independent source of expertise across a range of space engineering disciplines.In this Human Space Flight Subject Matter Expert role we are searching for individuals who can provide overall technical leadership for CSG support to NASA's human space flight development and operations programs and activities. We are open to a range of technical and programmatic backgrounds across the many disciplines that make up the space enterprise.In this role you will work collaboratively with NASA managers and staff as well as our Aerospace engineering and program development staff in supporting NASA's human exploration programs and projects. Strong background in working with NASA as a civil servant or contractor is preferred.Key Functions* Provide overall day-to-day technical leadership and guidance to CSG support staff in support of executing assigned NASA tasking.* Provide technical leadership, oversight and direct support for all work and deliveries, and coordinate with subject matter experts and engineering support across an interdisciplinary and geographically distributed teams.* Work with the NASA customer and Aerospace technical experts in formulating overall strategy, defining requirements, and evaluating capabilities, in the area of human space flight systems development and operations.* Lead in strategic planning and establishing external strategic relationships with potential partners, customers, and collaborators.* Apply Aerospace technical expertise in structuring support objectives, plans (scope, cost, schedule, resource) for on-going support efforts and strategic studies.* Represent the sponsoring organization and internal meetings and externally at customer venues.* Plan, coordinate and lead the design, development, testing and evaluation of new as well as maintain the flight hardware and software in support of human space flight operations.* Lead integrated project teams to ensure flight readiness and provide project status presentations to various boards. Includes coordination with international partners* Coordinate & support with Safety & Quality to review Failure Mode Effects Analysis and Critical Items Lists, Safety Analysis Reports* Implement logistical coordination & planning for delivery of hardware for launch on space vehicles & on-orbit use* Report to senior management project status, risks, recommendations, and forward plans* Provide support for the technical boards and panels governing flight system design, development, test and evaluation, as well as the board support for the milestones such as Certification of Flight Readiness.* Periodic travel within the US as well as outside the US is expected.QualificationsRequired* Exhibit an elevated level of innovation, creativeness, and initiative* Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers* Broad internal recognition from peers and Aerospace program office* Broad technical/programmatic impact inside and outside of AerospacePreferred* 12 or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including experience in a systems engineering and/or program management environmentEqual Opportunity CommitmentThe Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster and the supplement, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

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