Supervisory Aerospace Engineer, AST, Aerospace Flight Systems - Houston, United States - National Aeronautics And Space Administration

Description

Summary

Serves as Deputy Chief of the Power Systems Branch in the Propulsion and Power Division of the Engineering Directorate, responsible for overseeing in-line development, certification and operation of human spacecraft power and energy conversion and storage systems, as well as the supervision of Branch staff and the efficient use of resources.

Duties

• Supervises and controls the work of the organization. Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the Branch.
• Oversees and directs employees in development and design of new power systems used in aerospace and aeronautical flight technology, equipment, or systems that impact major programs and result in major state-of-the-art advancement in technologies.
• Reviews, plans, and advises on conducting studies and establishing requirements for advanced spacecraft power systems technologies and interfaces used in human spacecraft based on vehicle mission definition.
• Oversees technology development, system integration and test, and system architecture development; assists in defining, planning, and implementing tests, verification and surveillance plans for spacecraft power systems.
• Recommends employee promotions and recognition; implements performance modifications and takes corrective actions as appropriate.
• Initiates new projects and participates in the determination of whether existing arrangements should be expanded, changed in emphasis or discontinued.
• Oversees branch interfaces with test organizations, customers, and vendors. Approves test requests/procurements. Ensures branch test requirements are clear and complete. Establishes priorities with test organizations between competing requests.
• Initiates and maintains contacts with other elements of the Center/Agency, other government agencies and industrial firms about assigned/proposed tasks and pertinent developments in power and energy conversion and storage systems field.
• Oversees technical and budget reports to justify recommendations for spacecraft power systems development, testing and evaluation required for long-range programs.
• Performs 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.
• Fosters 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.