Supervisory Aerospace Engineer, AST, Automation and Robotics Systems

Lyndon B Johnson Space Center - Houston, TX

Full-time - Senior

Houston, TX

About the position

This position serves as the deputy branch chief in the Simulation and Graphics Branch within the Software, Robotics, and Simulation Division at Johnson Space Center. The role involves assisting the branch chief in managing activities, leading personnel, and ensuring effective communication with NASA programmatic customers and other divisions.

Responsibilities

• Support the branch chief in the administration of technical duties and act on their behalf in their absence.
• Define jobs, select employees, and assign work; define technical work requirements and milestones; evaluate organizational and employee accomplishments.
• Provide technical and administrative supervision to subordinate employees performing the work and function of the branch.
• Present and defend organization and employees to senior management and other offices.
• Apply engineering expertise to simulation and graphics components used in the development, support, and integration of NASA systems and vehicles.
• Serve as a technical management consultant to the Division Chief and other Center or program organization elements in areas of technical responsibility.
• Lead technical tasks in times that aren't dedicated to supervisory work to ensure that branch commitments are fully met.
• Perform a full range of supervisory duties including assigning and evaluating work, recommending personnel actions, taking disciplinary actions, and identifying training needs.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level, including leading technical teams to build products to meet customer specifications.
• Experience in designing, implementing, validating, or using simulation models of human spacecraft systems.
• Experience managing budgets, task orders, and providing technical, cost, or schedule reports to technical customers.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in fostering a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence, and innovation.
• Knowledge of NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities