Computer Scientist, AST, Computer Research and Development - Moffett Field, United States - National Aeronautics And Space Administration

Description

Summary

The Human Systems Integration Division (Code TH) within the Exploration Technology Directorate (Code T) at National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Ames Research Center is currently seeking interested applicants for the position of Computer Scientist. You will conduct research, develop, assess, and verify design criteria and engineering guidelines for aerospace computer systems through the use of Human-Computer Interaction methods.

Duties

• Work directly with stakeholders to discover opportunities, gather requirements, and scope appropriate solutions that will address underlying Agency needs and aerospace problems.
• Lead analysis of task, user, and organizational requirements for software applications via human-computer interaction (HCI) methods.
• Understand complex engineering process flows and needs by conducting user research. Synthesize findings into actionable insights that can be efficiently shared amongst an interdisciplinary team and conveyed to program management.
• Present research findings and recommendations to program leadership. Estimate and share cost tradeoffs to inform agency decisions to support NASA's objectives.
• Participate in a rigorous iterative design process grounded in human-computer interaction (HCI) methods. Interpret results of formative evaluations and modify the design based on the data.
• Manage project scope and schedule, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to align on and document key decisions. Perform scope validation throughout project execution.
• Manage and oversee cross-functional teams (designers, developers, and testers) in the development and deployment of large-scale information systems for space flight missions. Collaborate with team members across various roles.
• Work with engineers/users, external development teams, and managers to deliver products on cost and on schedule.
• Responsible for leading new capabilities, managing software design and development work, meeting deployment schedules, and balancing of tasks and priorities across multiple customer space flight missions.
• Foster 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.