Epicareer Might not Working Properly
Learn More

Supervisory Aerospace Engineer, AST, Safety and Mission Assurance

  • Full Time, onsite
  • John F. Kennedy Space Center
  • Kennedy Space Center, United States of America
Salary undisclosed

Apply on

Availability Status

This job is expected to be in high demand and may close soon. We’ll remove this job ad once it's closed.


Original
Simplified
  • Provide administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the branch/organization.
  • Provide technical guidance to branch employees who oversee the performance of 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, hardware, and associated ground support equipment.
  • 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 which includes 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. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.
Starting at $144,696 Per Year (GS 15)