Supervisory Aerospace Engineer, AST, Safety and Mission Assurance

In addition to the Basic Education Requirement (in the Education section below), to qualify for this position you must meet the requirements below and have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, which has equipped you with the particular competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of the position described above. 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-15, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level: Leading projects or a diverse team of technical experts to integrate and influence stakeholders by assessing technical issues, establishing consensus on methods to eliminate or mitigate hazards; Providing technical guidance to senior management on Safety and Mission Assurance processes that include integrating hazard analyses, safety requirements, test safety, reducing hazards, or risk mitigation; Providing oversight within the Safety, Reliability, Testing, and Quality Assurance program for aerospace and aeronautical programs through advanced mission study, design and development, and operations of space systems. Desired experience: Familiarity with OSHA, EPA and NFPA requirements and valid test/verification methodologies 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.
As a Deputy Chief with the Safety and Test Operations Division, you will manage the Safety & Mission Assurance (SMA) Institutional Safety functions for the Center. Oversee the SMA administration of: resources, SMA contract requirements and performance assessments, development of products, and of institutional safety and health processes. Plans, executes and manages SMA test and fire safety, construction and additional institutional disciplines in coordination and support of the Directorate.