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We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day. COMET provides overall management and implementation of ground system capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. These tasks support the International Space Station, Exploration Ground Systems, Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services Programs.
Job Responsibility:
Plan, lead, organize, and control allocated resources for the Civil/Structural Analysis department, which is responsible for engineering design, development, analysis, and implementation of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for flight hardware and other structures at Kennedy Space Center (KSC)
Establish personnel requirements, assignments, and priorities across a multifaceted team of engineers
Evaluate results, employee performance, and organizational success while continuously improving upon past precedence
Make personnel-related recommendations to senior management and Human Resources
Offer expert technical feedback, as necessary, to employees, customers, and the COMET leadership team
Prepare resource estimates and comply with customer budgetary limitations
Manage internal department schedules and deliverables within strict project time constraints
Present project status and technical recommendations to COMET leadership, Chief Engineers, and high-level program boards as required
Continuously develop more proficient department policies and procedures in order to streamline quality workflow
Implement efficient and effective quality, safety, and housekeeping standards
Cultivate a motivating and productive work environment that encourages high employee performance
Provide employee counseling and development opportunities while obeying all applicable EEO/AA programs
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Bachelor of Science (BS) in related management area
at least seven years of experience in progressively challenging technical or management positions
Demonstrated leadership skills as evidenced by prior managerial, supervisory, and/or technical leadership experience
Excellent technical writing, communication, presentation, and customer interface skills
Must be well organized, flexible, and capable of effectively prioritizing several multidisciplinary projects
Comprehensive knowledge of applicable AISC, ASCE, ACI, and other relevant industry standards is required
Thorough understanding of KSC/NASA standards is highly desired
Expertise utilizing conventional structural analysis software packages, such as STAAD, SAP2000, and/or GT STRUDL is highly desired
Additional analysis software familiarity, such as CSI SAFE and finite element analysis programs such as NX Nastran and/or MSC Nastran, is desired
Capacity to understand and give technical feedback regarding complex hand calculations
Working knowledge of KSC ground systems, such as the Mobile Launcher, Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), Pad Structures, Crawler Transporter, Arms & Umbilicals, etc., is highly desired
Expert computer skills using Microsoft Office products
Capability to manage resources effectively within schedule and budgetary constraints
Ability to lead and provide direction to employees regarding established safety, quality, and performance protocols
Proven ability of fostering a motivated, and productive staff with a passion for space flight
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if necessary
MUST HAVE A VALID US DRIVER LICENSE
Will be required to climb stairs in order to access equipment for trouble shooting
Will be required to wear hearing protection, eye protection, and other associated personal protective equipment
Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing
Physical requirements are: sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures
Position is located on a hazardous testing facility
must be able to quickly evacuate buildings in the event of an emergency
Must be able to accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbal correspondence
Must be able to travel to support position requirements
Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others
Must comply with all “drug free workplace” requirements
Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management
Nice to have:
Thorough understanding of KSC/NASA standards
Expertise utilizing conventional structural analysis software packages, such as STAAD, SAP2000, and/or GT STRUDL
Additional analysis software familiarity, such as CSI SAFE and finite element analysis programs such as NX Nastran and/or MSC Nastran
Working knowledge of KSC ground systems, such as the Mobile Launcher, Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), Pad Structures, Crawler Transporter, Arms & Umbilicals, etc.