Aerospace Engineer, AST, Safety and Mission Assurance

2 weeks ago


Kennedy Space Center, United States John F. Kennedy Space Center Full time

Assists the Chief and Deputy Chief with safety and mission assurance (SMA) institutional administration management responsibility and is primarily responsible for the lead integration of actions for SMA.

Establishes of policies and practices consistent with KSC, other Centers and NASA Headquarters instructions, and develops technical and administrative resources to support engineering functions.

Aligns engineering activities with SA strategic goals and overall documentation strategy. Ensures that SA engineering documents are reviewed, revised, and cancelled in accordance with Agency and Center processes.

Coordinates Agency level documentation to ensure the flow down of Agency requirements and the alignment of KSC SA documents with Agency documentation.

Assures optimum utilization of SMA resources supporting institutional administration activities and resolves complex problems and issues related to SMA requirements such as developing and maintaining Center Risk Management policy and requirements.

Provides guidance and participates in planning for audits supporting KSC Internal Management System (IMS), National Quality Assurance Audit (NQA), Government Accountability Office (GAO)/NASA Office of Inspector General Audit (OIG), and others.

Supports performance of assessments by reviewing and evaluating risks, conducting studies, making assurance recommendations to management, and recommending policy and plans necessary to develop an excellent program for existing and future customers.

Advises the Office on safety and mission assurance problems, SMA requirements, and plans. Assists the Chief and Deputy Chief in planning, preparing, tracking, and integrating Travel (ex. Gas and Propellant Audit support to Agency contract).
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.



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