Operations Engineer NASA AFRC
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Edwards, CO - USA
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Job Summary
Overview
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is anemployee-ownedfederal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology Test & Evaluation Program Mission Support Engineering & Analysis and Training.
The Operations Engineer will play a critical role in supporting research and development activities atNASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC). This position requires leadership capabilities to perform a full spectrum of Engineering duties and requires thorough understanding of Engineering principles.
Responsibilities
As a NASAOperations Engineerwith AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to do the following:
Engineering and Integration:
- Define and manage system requirements risk and integration strategies.
- Support aircraft operations modifications maintenance planning and troubleshooting.
- Serve as operational engineer for AFRC manned/unmanned projects including development of autonomous aircraft technologies and flight vehicle integration procedures across NASA and partner organizations.
- Maintain aircraft configuration management (manuals directives TCTOs Airworthiness Directives Maintenance Directives).
- Prepare and manage Certificates of Authorization (COAs).
- Lead and support flight test planning including test card development.
- Participate in and lead Operations Mission Rule and Systems Safety Working Groups.
- Develop procedures for assembly installation and integration of scientific instruments into NASA aircraft.
- Analyze project objectives develop execution plans and support safety reviews including hazard documentation FMEA and mitigation planning.
- Review project instructions to confirm requirements specifications and objectives; recommend solutions to technical issues.
- Conduct and oversee system/component tests and research studies for performance improvements development and quality control.
- Record and analyze test procedures results and data; provide recommendations.
Leadership Research and Project Management
- Serve as technical lead and mentor for engineering teams and junior engineers.
- Drive research and development initiatives supporting NASA aerospace advancements.
- Lead Tech Briefs risk assessments and strategic planning for flight test programs.
- Represent the Ops Engineering branch in pre-mission deployments.
- Mentor engineers in technical specialties systems engineering and project management.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in STEM; Masters degree preferred
- 7 years of engineering experience.
- Able to work a 9/80 WORK SCHEDULE(alternating Fridays off) with core hours between 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Travel requirements: some travel is anticipated both locally and long distance by car or plane.
- Ability to work onsite daily is required.
Pay Transparency Statement
EEO Statement
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Change Management
- Software Deployment
- Cloud Infrastructure
- High Availability
- IaaS
- Firewall
- Linux
- Middleware
- Jboss
- Network Architecture
- Scripting
- Technical Support
About Company
AMERICAN SYSTEMS has been delivering IT and Engineering solutions to complex national priority programs since 1975. Our mission-focused approach ensures a trusted, collaborative partnership with our customers. Performance is paramount. We know what’s at stake. ®
