Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!
We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA's largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Section Manager, Mechanical Design for Space Exploration Applicationsto join the team with our Engineering Division.
The Section Manager, Mechanical Design for Space Exploration Applications will:
Report directly to the Design and Analysis Group Manager. The position is responsible for the direct management of approximately 40 people involved in various aspects of Mechanical System Development across and in support of several NASA Engineering Divisions.
Ensure employees in functional areas follow established procedures and generate finished work products under time and budgetary constraints and ensures products yield the expected outcome and established quality levels. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Ensure Project Managers have adequate Mechanical design personnel to accomplish associated tasks.
Conduct meetings with Project Managers to provide status and obtain feedback.
Perform routine mechanical design reviews for cost, schedule, risk management, and deliverable adherence.
Conduct oversight, mentorship and guidance to individual mechanical design task leads.
Work with mechanical design task leads to track and maintain efficient task performance.
Maintain an agile list of lessons learned to regularly inform section members.
Conduct failure investigations on mechanical systems as preferred.
Maintain active related risk management (technical, cost, and schedule) on all associated mechanical tasks.
Communicate design status to senior management.
Conduct periodic section meetings to review personnel work safety.
Conduct periodic face to face meetings with employees to obtain status, ensure efficiency and provide solutions where needed.
Review and approve employee time cards, overtime requests and travel.
Review resource requests and conduct interviews to identify and attain necessary personnel.
Document and perform personnel performance evaluation reviews.
Generate award nominations for associated personnel.
Establish and monitor personnel training plan.
Work with colleagues to coordinate issue resolution across multiple JETS organizations which could include source limitations, technical challenges, process breakdowns, etc.
Establish a framework and oversight for technical correctness on all work performed by section.
Understand and be capable of generating comprehensive design concepts based on a given set of requirements.
Provide rough orders of magnitude (ROM's) and basis of estimates (BOE's) for project and tasks.
Review, develop or update Mechanical Design and Development processes as desired.
Perform other tasks assigned.
Requisition Qualifications:
This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
Requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering and may be expected to have a related master's degree and normally possess 10-15 years of related experience.
Minimum of 5 years' experience with NASA/JSC Mechanical flight intravehicular and extravehicular hardware development processes.
Experience with ASME Y14.5 Dimensioning and Tolerancing Standards.
Experience with ASME Y14.100 Engineering Drawing Practices Standards.
Experience with tolerance stackup analysis.
Familiarity with mechanisms design.
Familiarity with electronics packaging and cabling.
Previous project management experience required.
Must be able to perform management duties associated with approximately 40 people.
Familiarity with NASA Work Instruction EA-023, JSC Policy Directive 7120 (Class 1E), along with flight hardware certification and other flight hardware processes.
Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills with the ability to work in a team environment and a history of effectively interacting with senior managers at all levels.
Experience planning and establishing work priorities.
Proficient in MS Office programs, particularly MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
Requisition Preferences:
BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
Prior experience using solid modeling CAD software including PTC CREO or Pro Engineering.
Familiarization with JSC Engineering Drawing System Manual (JPR 8500).
Familiarization with JSC Fabrication Tolerances and Practices (SKZ36103755).
Familiarity with mechanical design for EMI/EMC and electrical bonding methods.
Familiarity with mechanical design for fluid and pressure systems.
Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) programs.
Prior experience with CREO simulation tools.
Understanding of surface finishes and material selection.
Exposure to Pro/CABLING.
Prior experience designing.
Why Join Our Team?
In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:
Excellent personal and professional career growth
9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
Much, much more!
For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position .
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
Essential Functions
Work Environment
Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
Physical Requirements
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).
Equipment and Machines
Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).
Attendance
Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
Other Essential Functions
Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
