Summary

The Chief Engineer (CE) for Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) Program provides engineering expertise, Engineering Technical Authority (ETA), and technical advice to Agency management regarding launch systems development and launch vehicle/spacecraft processing for Artemis launch systems and spacecraft, including Space Launch System (SLS), Orion, and launch systems/infrastructure unique to other Government users and commercial launch providers as they pertain to the exploration grounds systems.

This job is open to

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Clarification from the agency

The area of consideration for this position is open to current NASA civil service employees on career, career conditional, or NASA term appointments with conversion eligibility. A person is considered to be in the civil service only if occupying a civil service position at the time of application.

Duties

The Chief Engineer (CE) for the Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) Program reports to KSC's Engineering Director.

The Chief Engineer, Exploration Ground Systems:

Defines operational requirements and researches, develops, performs analyses of, integrates, and evaluates aerospace and aeronautical flight systems, vehicles, payloads, and ground support systems as a part of the development of some or all aspects of flight systems or projects.
Directs the technical activities within the Engineering organization and supporting stakeholders. The EGS CE integrates the activities of Artemis ground systems development and operational input to design of flight systems, including Orion and the Space Launch System, as well as activities with contractors performing engineering, development, and operations at KSC.
Responsible for the technical excellence and implementation of ETA that utilizes Agency-wide engineering capability to address Artemis ground processing issues.
Leads the EGS engineering team comprised of civil servants and contractors (system managers, subsystem managers, system engineers, project engineers, software developers, and analysts) in the generation of options and balanced technical recommendations to resolve technical issues and brings them forward to management for resolution. Communicates/elevates issues and resolution plans to Engineering Directorate management, NASA Office of the Chief Engineer, and EGS Program Management.
Leads and manages multi-discipline technical teams to resolve complex technical problems, implements the ETA process formal dissents are heard and properly addressed in accordance with Agency guidelines and the KSC Technical Authority Implementation Plan.
Serves as the Engineering Directorate technical representative to the EGS Program, responsible for defining Artemis operational ground requirements, performing analyses, integrating, and evaluating flight systems, vehicles, payloads, and ground support systems to ensure EGS readiness for Artemis (EGS, SLS, and Orion) ground operations, launch, and post launch activities. Responsible for evaluating technical issues and requirements and for providing the optimal technical solutions or alternatives for to meet Artemis milestones and Agency goals.
Serves as a member of the KSC Senior Management Team.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

The individual selected will be required to file an 'Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report' (OGE-278e) within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
Successful completion of a background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level of the position.
Successful completion of random drug screening may be required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance as required by the position.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Candidates must be a recognized subject matter expert with at least 1 year of directly related experience equivalent to the GS-15 level in technical engineering management that includes the design and development of human-rated space flight projects and ground operations. Also experience in performing independent in-depth technical assessments, analyses, and producing technical engineering solutions.

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 position. NASA strictly prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tools to draft application or assessment responses. For more information, please refer to NASA's guidance: https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, your resume must also address each of the Senior Level (SL) Evaluation Criteria listed below. Failure to address these criteria will result in your application being rated ineligible. For the full definition of the SL Evaluation Criteria please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/executiveleadership/. Please include your full name on all documents submitted.

SL EVALUATION CRITERIA:

1. Technical Excellence and Contributions

Experience/Accomplishments
Technical and Strategic Problem Solving
Information Transfer

2. Corporate Cooperation and Technical Leadership Skills

Education

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major study in engineering, physical science, mathematics, life sciences, computer science, or other field of science.

An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. These education credentials must be deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, click here.

Additional information

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Applicants that meet minimum eligibility requirements outlined in the Qualifications and Education (if applicable) sections of the vacancy announcement will be referred to an executive panel for further evaluation. The panel reviews and evaluates the candidate's resume. Candidates may receive an interview for further evaluation and/or be asked to provide a list of references. The panel will make a recommendation to the appropriate approving authority.

You will be assessed on the following competencies:

Technical Work and Team Management
Partnering
Technical Competence
Creativity and Innovation
Planning and Evaluating
Problem Solving
Teaching Others

Required Documents

A complete application includes items described below. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may be removed from consideration for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible). Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application.

RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages showing all relevant experience (start/end dates stated in month/year, description of duties), applicable education at a minimum, and your contact information. Your 2-page resume should also address the SL Evaluation Criteria. For current or previous Federal employees, it should also include the Pay Plan, Series and Grade for each work experience entry.

Please see this guidance: What to include in your resume. Note: if any of the following types of information are included on your resume, your application package may be disqualified:

Classified or government sensitive information.
Social Security Number (SSN)
Photos of yourself
Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
Encrypted and digitally signed documents.

If your resume contains any of the above information, you must redact that information prior to the submission of your application.

VACANCY QUESTION/ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USAJOBS when you apply to this vacancy.

You may be asked to provide additional documentation to support your eligibility and the information provided in your application package. For example, we may request transcripts, SF-50s, etc. Therefore, we encourage you to have these documents prepared and ready when requested. If you fail to provide the required documents within the stated time period, we may withdraw a job offer and/or remove you from further consideration.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section and submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume to be included with your application package. Your uploaded resume may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.

Faxed, emailed, and/or mailed application materials will not be accepted for this announcement.

NASA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact center listed on the job vacancy announcement. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.

Agency contact information

NASA Executive Staffing

Email: Agency-Executive-Staffing@mail.nasa.gov

Address: Kennedy Space Center
Space Commerce Way
Titusville, FL 32899
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact NASA Executive Staffing at Agency-Executive-Staffing@mail.nasa.gov.

Chief Engineer, Exploration Ground Systems Job in Kennedy Space Center, FL