RFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Enclosure E GPM Non-Mgmt Labor Cat Hours and PDs.pdf

RFP 80GSFC24R0001

GOVERNMENT PRICING MODEL (GPM) – SPECIFIED

NON-MANAGEMENT

DIRECT LABOR CATEGORIES, DIRECT LABOR

HOURS, AND POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

SAFETY AND MISSION ASSURANCE SERVICES III

(SMAS) III

RFP 80GSFC24R0001

Enclosure E

Non-Management Direct Labor Categories and Direct Labor Hours By Site Location

ONSITE GPM-Specified Non-Management

Direct Labor Categories Direct Labor Hours

CY 1 CY 2 CY 3 CY 4 CY 5

Principal Quality Engineer 41,970 41,970 41,970 41,970 41,970 Senior Quality Engineer 12,324 12,324 12,324 12,324 12,324 Quality Engineer 1,607 1,607 1,607 1,607 1,607 Junior Quality Engineer 15,040 15,040 15,040 15,040 15,040 Principal Safety Engineer 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 Senior Safety Engineer 13,484 13,484 13,484 13,484 13,484 Safety Engineer 4,376 4,376 4,376 4,376 4,376 Junior Safety Engineer 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 Engineer Tech I 275 275 275 275 275 Engineer Tech II 138 138 138 138 138 Engineer Tech III 5,580 5,580 5,580 5,580 5,580 Engineer Tech IV 3,670 3,670 3,670 3,670 3,670 Engineer Tech V 4,588 4,588 4,588 4,588 4,588 Engineer Tech VI 4,550 4,550 4,550 4,550 4,550 Principal Reliability Engineer 6,251 6,251 6,251 6,251 6,251 Senior Reliability Engineer 12,502 12,502 12,502 12,502 12,502 Reliability Engineer 15,628 15,628 15,628 15,628 15,628 Junior Reliability Engineer 6,251 6,251 6,251 6,251 6,251 Principal Assurance Engineer 2,387 2,387 2,387 2,387 2,387 Senior Assurance Engineer 2,858 2,858 2,858 2,858 2,858 Assurance Engineer 2,850 2,850 2,850 2,850 2,850 Junior Assurance Engineer 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 Engineer-in-Training 2,068 2,068 2,068 2,068 2,068 Principal Systems Engineer 100 100 100 100 100 Senior Systems Engineer 12,350 12,350 12,350 12,350 12,350 Systems Engineer 10,450 10,450 10,450 10,450 10,450 Junior Systems Engineer 340 340 340 340 340 Principal Software Engineer 50 50 50 50 50 Senior Software Engineer 9,500 9,500 9,500 9,500 9,500 Software Engineer 950 950 950 950 950 Junior Software Engineer 760 760 760 760 760 Subject Matter Expert 41,000 41,000 41,000 41,000 41,000 Metrologist 1,880 1,880 1,880 1,880 1,880 Metrology Quality Assurance Engineer 940 940 940 940 940 Principal Software Assurance Engineer 200 200 200 200 200 Senior Software Assurance Engineer 2,498 2,498 2,498 2,498 2,498 Software Assurance Engineer 750 750 750 750 750 Junior Software Assurance Engineer 900 900 900 900 900 Mission Operations Assurance Engineer 1,112 1,112 1,112 1,112 1,112

Non-Management Direct Labor Categories and Direct Labor Hours By Site Location

OFFSITE GPM-Specified Non-Management Direct Labor Categories

Direct Labor Hours

CY 1 CY 2 CY 3 CY 4 CY 5

Principal Quality Engineer 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 Senior Quality Engineer 648 648 648 648 648 Quality Engineer 85 85 85 85 85 Principal Safety Engineer 132 132 132 132 132 Senior Safety Engineer 710 710 710 710 710 Safety Engineer 230 230 230 230 230 Junior Safety Engineer 264 264 264 264 264 Principal Reliability Engineer 329 329 329 329 329 Senior Reliability Engineer 658 658 658 658 658 Reliability Engineer 823 823 823 823 823 Junior Reliability Engineer 329 329 329 329 329 Principal Assurance Engineer 125 125 125 125 125 Senior Assurance Engineer 150 150 150 150 150 Assurance Engineer 150 150 150 150 150 Junior Assurance Engineer 100 100 100 100 100 Principal Systems Engineer 20 20 20 20 20 Senior Systems Engineer 650 650 650 650 650 Systems Engineer 550 550 550 550 550 Junior Systems Engineer 50 50 50 50 50 Principal Software Engineer 25 25 25 25 25 Senior Software Engineer 500 500 500 500 500 Software Engineer 50 50 50 50 50 Junior Software Engineer 40 40 40 40 40 Principal Software Assurance Engineer

25 25 25 25 25

Senior Software Assurance Engineer

125 125 125 125 125

Software Assurance Engineer 40 40 40 40 40 Junior Software Assurance Engineer

45 45 45 45 45

GPM-Specified Non-Management Direct Labor Position Descriptions Position Title Duties Education Experience*

Principal Quality Engineer

Performs and delegates task assignments, assigns and monitors task performance, and assists in preparing and making customer presentations.

Responsible for properly identifying customer problems and issues, researching program requirements, and determining the most effective solution given technical qualifications and contractual requirements. Provides leadership and works independently with the customer.

Establishes long-range objectives and technical leadership of Quality Assurance (QA) efforts for NASA projects.

Maintains overall knowledge of NASA QA guidelines and ensures customer satisfaction by responding to customer requirements encompassing internal standards and policies.

Interacts regularly with customer representatives concerning work in progress.

Must possess a Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in an appropriate field of Engineering, Mathematics, or Physical Science

20 or more years

Senior Quality Engineer

Provides day-to-day technical responsibility of Safety and Mission Assurance Services Contract (SMAS) quality assurance efforts for NASA GSFC Mission Assurance Branch. Maintains overall knowledge of NASA project management, quality, system safety, reliability engineering, systems engineering, risk management.

Responsible for responding to customer requests, researching requirements, formulating approaches to support customer needs most effectively. Requires considerable knowledge of quality management practices and conducts quality staff meetings as required.

Develops, establishes, and maintains quality assurance programs, policies, processes, procedures, and controls ensuring that performance and quality of products/services conforms to established standards and agency guidelines to ensure lasting customer satisfaction. Provides expertise and guidance in interpreting Government regulations, NASA guidelines and internal policies to assure compliance.

Works directly with operating entities to ensure that inspections, process analyses, and audits are conducted on a continual basis as specified, to enforce requirements and meet specifications. Interpersonal relationship building and customer interfacing skills are desired. Facilitate Risk Management process in compliance to appropriate internal standards and policies. Provide technical support in generating appropriate risk posture for Projects.

Responsible for measuring project progress in an

BA/BS in Engineering (i.e., engineering, mathematics, or physics); MS in Engineering desired.

Completion of training in ISO 9000 and AS9100 are desirable.

10 or more years of quality engineering experience.

objective manner using Quality Earned Value Management. Responsible for implementing Corrective and Preventive Action. Ensures Quality of design through participation and approval of various design reviews. Identifies, communicates, and executes value-added process improvements for Projects. Ensures effective implementation of internal Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Policies and best practices, develops strategy, and executes plans for FOD reduction.

Quality Assurance (SMA) functions are/were properly defined, developed, and documented IAW OSSMA guidelines and commensurate with project’s risk management approach. Use knowledge to assist in solving complex technical problems. Complies with GSFC’s Quality Management System by implementing GPRs, PGs, WIs and resolving problems found during the Assembly/Integration/Acceptance Test and Launch. Assures documented SMA program was implemented, and deficiencies and adverse trends are/were identified and corrected. Maintained technical proficiency using identified best practices, procedures, training, and education.

Practices comply with applicable safety and occupational health standards, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Review and verify contractors have a Quality Assurance established process that will indicate probability that an item will perform its intended functions for a specified time interval under stated conditions. Once designs mature, verify quality assurance procedures/process are used to assure implementation approaches are sound and consistent with project requirements. Develop Quality Assurance procedure/processes that provides policies and practices for all materials, devices, components, parts, sub-assemblies, and assemblies planned for use on Payloads/Spacecraft’s. Their wide spectrum includes, but is not limited to mechanical testing, lubrication system selection, material properties verification, testing and identification, surface and chemical analyses, non-destructive evaluations, and polymer processing.

Quality Engineer Develops, modifies, applies, and maintains quality standards and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished product. Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment. Conducts quality assurance tests; and performs statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.

Conducts internal and external audits and performs necessary corrective/preventive actions.

Interpersonal relationship building and customer interfacing skills are desired. Integration of advanced quality tools, models, and process into the Projects to assure effective process measurement, control, reporting and corrective action. Assist with technical support in generating appropriate risk posture for Projects.

Assists with measuring project progress in an objective manner using Quality Earned Value Management. Responsible for implementing Corrective and Preventive Action. Ensures Quality of design through participation of various design reviews.

Identifies and communicates value-added process improvements for Projects. Assists with the implementation of internal Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Policies and best practices and the execution of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) reduction. Complies with GSFC’s Quality Management System by implementing GPRs, PGs, WIs and resolving problems found during the Assembly/Integration/Acceptance Test and Launch. Assures documented SMA program was implemented, and deficiencies and adverse trends are/were identified and corrected. Maintained technical proficiency using identified best practices, procedures, training, and education.

Practices comply with applicable safety and occupational health standards, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Review and verify contractors have a Quality Assurance established process that will indicate probability that an item will perform its intended functions for a specified time interval under stated conditions

BA/BS degree (i.e., engineering, mathematics, or physics). Working knowledge of ISO 9000 and AS9100 is desirable.

7 or more years of directly related experience

Junior Quality Engineer

Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment.

Designs or specifies inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment; conducts quality assurance tests; and performs statistical analysis.

Interpersonal relationship building and customer interfacing skills are desired.

Responsible for implementing Corrective and Preventive Action. Ensures Quality of design through participation of various design reviews.

Identifies and communicates value-added process improvements for Projects. Assists with the execution of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) reduction. Complies with GSFC’s Quality Management System by implementing GPRs, PGs, WIs and resolving problems found during the Assembly/Integration/Acceptance Test and Launch.

Assures documented SMA program was implemented, and deficiencies and adverse trends are/were identified and corrected.

Maintained technical proficiency using identified best practices, procedures, training, and education.

Practices comply with applicable safety and occupational health standards, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

BA/BS degree (i.e., engineering, mathematics, or physics). Working knowledge of ISO 9000 and AS9100 is desirable.

3 or more years of directly related experience.

Principle Safety Engineer (System Safety)

Performs and delegates task assignments, assigns and monitors task performance, and assists in preparing and making customer presentations.

Responsible for properly identifying customer problems and issues, researching program requirements, and determining the most effective solution given technical qualifications and contractual requirements. Provides leadership and works independently with the customer.

Establishes long-range objectives and technical leadership of the multiple safety efforts for NASA projects including payloads, launch vehicles and ground support equipment.

Maintains overall knowledge of NASA Safety Policy and ensures customer satisfaction by responding to customer requirements encompassing these engineering disciplines. Requires excellent communication skills and understands broad range of systems and risk as it applies to programmatic, technical, and cost concerns. Interacts regularly with customer representatives concerning work in progress.

BS in Engineering (i.e., math or physics); MS in Engineering desired.

20 or more years of system safety engineering experience.

Senior Safety Engineer (System Safety or LDE/PVS)

For System Safety: Provides day-to-day technical responsibility of the multiple system safety efforts for NASA projects including payloads, launch vehicles, and ground support equipment. Maintains overall knowledge of NASA Safety Policy and ensures customer satisfaction by responding to customer requirements encompassing these engineering disciplines.

Responsible for properly identifying customer problems and issues, researching program requirements, and determining the most effective solution given technical qualifications and contractual requirements. Provides guidance and works independently with the customer.

Requires excellent communication skills and understands broad range of systems and risk as it applies to programmatic, technical, and cost concerns. Interacts regularly with customer representatives concerning work in progress.

Interface with reliability, quality, software assurance, and systems engineering to assess applicable risk to programmatic, technical, and cost concerns.

Interprets, organizes, and performs complex, highly technical, state-of-the- art tasks; making decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and having significant impact on tasks and activities.

Interfaces regularly at all levels, keeping management informed of task status, discussing newly proposed tasks, and making presentations. Develop and reviews safety plans, establishes requirements for and monitors safety programs; participates in system requirements and design teams, develops hazard reports, systems and subsystem hazard analysis;

develop or review testing and launch site integration;

develop or review accident reports; performs and/or reviews hazard assessments; develops trade-off studies, assesses system assembly performance with respect to requirements, evaluates the effectiveness of the failure reporting, analysis, and corrective action system elements and prepares reports. Interpersonal relationship building and customer interfacing skills are desired.

For LDE/PVS:

Review and approve design and procurement specifications for compliance. Interpret voluntary consensus standard application(s) to the Center.

Review, assess, and prepare risk assessments reports, hazard analysis as pertains to PVS and LDE.

Identify, review, and evaluate specific equipment or categories of equipment that may be excluded from Center PVS/LDE programs on the basis of negligible operational risk or hazard to personnel under any foreseeable failure, and documenting the rationale for the exclusion in the Center’s configuration management system.

BS in Engineering (i.e., math or physics); MS in Engineering desired.

For System Safety:

10 or more years of system safety engineering experience.

For LDE/PVS:

10 or more years of experience in design, operation, maintenance, and/or repair of pressure vessel, pressurized system, and lifting device

Verify that periodic inspection and recertification is performed for all ground-based PVS and lifting equipment to assure their ongoing acceptance for service and to document and assess relevant changes in condition or knowledge that materially affect risk assessment.

Ensure all non-excluded PVS and LDE are evaluated and either certified or covered by approved waiver prior to operation.

Work effectively with other high-level Center technical and management personnel.

Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in technical and project management scenarios.

Safety Engineer (System Safety or LDE/PVS)

Major Responsibilities:

For System Safety: Under general supervision, reviews, analyzes, and prepares contractor, subcontractor and customer program submittals including accident risk assessment reports;

preliminary hazard analyses, system hazard analyses, tracking system and system inspection checklists, ground and range safety and orbital safety procedures, and accident and incident investigation analyses. Reviews and analyzes program development documentation for new and ongoing program including design criteria, specification and drawing, test operations and maintenance procedures, safety equipment and personal protective clothing, trade-off studies and sighting plans; conducts independent and complex analyses to evaluate system design, accident risk factors and hazard energy sources and recommends major abatement or mitigation actions to prevent or correct safety hazards. Prepares test plans, monitors results and prepares final test reports. Conducts special analyses as directed.

Prepares materials for presentations and participates in design reviews, technical interchange, and related meetings. Interpersonal relationship building and customer interfacing skills are desired.

For LDE/PVS:

Review and approve design and procurement specifications for compliance. Interpret voluntary consensus standard application(s) to the Center.

Review, assess, and prepare risk assessments reports, hazard analysis as pertains to PVS and LDE.

Identify, review, and evaluate specific equipment or categories of equipment that may be excluded from Center PVS/LDE programs on the basis of negligible operational risk or hazard to personnel under any foreseeable failure, and documenting the rationale for the exclusion in the Center’s configuration management system.

Verify that periodic inspection and recertification is performed for all ground-based PVS and lifting equipment to assure their ongoing acceptance for service and to document and assess relevant changes in condition or knowledge that materially affect risk assessment.

Ensure all non-excluded PVS and LDE are evaluated and either certified or covered by approved waiver prior to operation.

Work effectively with other high-level Center technical and management personnel.

Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in technical and project management scenarios.

Education/Training : BS in Engineering (i.e., math or physics).

Experience:

For System Safety:

7 or more years of directly related experience.

For LDE/PVS:

7 or more years of experience in design, operation, maintenance, and/or repair of pressure vessel, pressurized system, and lifting device experience.

Junior Safety Engineer (System Safety)

Major Responsibilities: Under direct supervision reviews, designs, conducts, and evaluates engineering system safety analyses and risk assessments; reviews contractor system safety program submittals, design criteria, drawings, and documentation procedures for safety impacts and compliance with government standards and requirements and provides safety assessments.

Assists in performing safety analyses and studies pertaining to facility and equipment systems;

determines safety requirements applicable to system design; conducts basic system safety analyses identifying primary accident risk factors and hazard energy sources; identifies undesired effects which may occur during a system's life cycle. Recommends abatement or mitigation actions to prevent hazards from resulting in accidents. Assists in preparing system safety analyses in accordance with Government codes and standards. Assists in performing safety assessments for missile pre- launch processing; operations and post-launch recovery or staffing operations; generates system safety checklists; prepares explosive sighting packages;

participates in facility acceptance walk downs; attends design reviews and technical interchange meetings to provide safety assessments and technical supports.

May attend design reviews and technical interchange meetings to provide safety assessments and technical support. Interpersonal relationship building and customer interfacing skills are desired.

Education/Training:

BS in Engineering (i.e., math or physics).

Experience: 3 or more years of system safety engineering experience involving system and facility safety engineering risk analyses and assessments.

Engineer Tech I This technician performs simple routine tasks under close supervision or from detailed procedures. Work is checked in progress or on completion. This person performs one or a combination of such typical duties as: a.

Assembling or installing equipment or parts requiring simple wiring, soldering, or connecting.

b. Performing simple or routine tasks or tests such as tensile or hardness tests; operating and adjusting simple test equipment; records test data.

c. Gathering and maintaining specified records of engineering data such as tests, drawings, etc.;

performing computations by substituting numbers in specified formulas, plotting data and draws simple curves and graphs.

High School Diploma; Ability to be trained in NASA (or equivalent) workmanship and equipment assurance

None

Engineer Tech II The Engineering Technician II performs standardized or prescribed assignments involving a sequence of related operations, follows standard work methods on recurring assignments but receives explicit instructions on unfamiliar assignments. Technical adequacy of routine work is reviewed on completion;

non-routine work may be reviewed in progress. This technician performs at this level, one or a combination of such typical duties as: following specific instructions, assembling or constructing simple or standard equipment or parts, servicing or repairing simple instruments or equipment; Conducting a variety of tests using established methods, preparing test specimens, adjusting and operating equipment, recording test data, and pointing out deviations resulting from equipment malfunction or observational errors; Extracting engineering data from various prescribed but non-standardized sources, processing the data following well- defined methods including elementary algebra and geometry, and presenting the data in prescribed form.

High School Diploma; Trained in NASA or equivalent workmanship and equipment assurance

2 or more years of aerospace system, pressure vessel, pressurized system, and lifting device equipment inspection, fabrication, and testing/maintenance

Engineer Tech III Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions. Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts. Clean, lubricate and perform other minor maintenance work.

Perform inspections, minor repairs, installations and respond to possible breakdown calls. Examine all inspection tests, findings or repairs and obtain customer satisfaction. Test each repair for complete functionality. Complete daily paperwork accurately and completely; time tickets, service reports, and inspection reports. Maintain all program equipment and tools in compliance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and certifications. Display a professional image and work within a team environment to accomplish goals. Maintain work area, equipment, and tools in a clean and organized manner, following all safety guidelines. Interpersonal relationship building and customer interfacing skills are desired

High School Diploma; NASA or equivalent Certified Inspector of aersopace fabrication products, testing, and maintenance equipment.

4 or more years of aerospace system, pressure vessel, pressurized system, and lifting device equipment inspection and testing/maintenance experience.

Engineer Tech IV Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions. Determine extent of repair required. Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts. Clean, lubricate and perform other minor maintenance work. Perform inspections, minor repairs, installations and respond to possible breakdown calls. Utilize daily opportunities to train and instruct, along with more formal training, is required. Inspect ground support equipment used for projects. Examine all inspection tests, findings or repairs and obtain customer satisfaction. Test each repair for complete functionality. Complete daily paperwork accurately and completely; time tickets, service reports, inspection reports and sales lead generation. Maintain all program equipment and tools in compliance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and certifications. Display a professional image and work within a team environment to accomplish goals. Maintain work area, equipment and tools in a clean and organized manner, following all safety guidelines. May attend design reviews and technical interchange meetings to provide safety assessments and technical support.

Interpersonal relationship building and customer interfacing skills are desired.

High School Diploma; NASA or equivalent Certified Inspector of aersopace fabrication products, testing, and maintenance equipment.

8 or more years of aerospace system, pressure vessel, pressurized system, and lifting device equipment inspection and

Engineer Tech V Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions. Determine extent of repair required. Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts. Clean, lubricate and perform other minor maintenance work. Perform inspections, minor repairs, installations and respond to possible breakdown calls. Utilize daily opportunities to train and instruct, along with more formal training, is required. Inspect ground support equipment used for projects. Examine all inspection tests, findings or repairs and obtain customer satisfaction. Test each repair for complete functionality. Complete daily paperwork accurately and completely; time tickets, service reports, inspection reports and sales lead generation. Maintain all program equipment and tools in compliance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and certifications. Display a professional image and work within a team environment to accomplish goals. Maintain work area, equipment and tools in a clean and organized manner, following all safety guidelines. May attend design reviews and technical interchange meetings to provide safety assessments and technical support. Interpersonal relationship building and customer interfacing skills are desired.

High School Diploma; NASA or equivalent Certified Inspector (and mentor/ trainer) of aersopace fabrication products, testing, and maintenance equipment.

10 or more years of aerospace system, pressure vessel, pressurized system, and lifting device equipment inspection and testing/maintenance experience..

Engineer Tech VI Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions. Determine extent of repair required. Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts. Clean, lubricate and perform other minor maintenance work. Perform inspections, minor repairs, installations and respond to possible breakdown calls. Utilize daily opportunities to train and instruct, along with more formal training, is required. Inspect ground support equipment used for projects. Examine all inspection tests, findings or repairs and obtain customer satisfaction. Test each repair for complete functionality. Complete daily paperwork accurately and completely; time tickets, service reports, inspection reports and sales lead generation. Maintain all program equipment and tools in compliance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and certifications. Display a professional image and work within a team environment to accomplish goals. Maintain work area, equipment and tools in a clean and organized manner, following all safety guidelines. May attend design reviews and technical interchange meetings to provide safety assessments and technical support.

Interpersonal relationship building and customer interfacing skills are desired.

High School Diploma; NASA Certified Inspector (and mentor/ trainer) of aersopace fabrication products, testing, and maintenance equipment.

12 or more years of aerospace system, pressure vessel, pressurized system, and lifting device equipment inspection and

Principal Reliability Engineer

Lead and mentor a team of reliability engineers Develop and execute reliability programs and plans Identify and evaluate product reliability risks Conduct reliability analysis and modeling Collaborate with design engineering, systems engineering, and operations on reliability issues Develop and manage reliability-related metrics and reporting Implement and maintain reliability-related processes and procedures

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required (e.g., math or physics);

Desired Master’s Degree in an appropriate field of Engineering, Mathematics, or Physical Science

At least 20 years of engineering, reliability engineering efforts

Senior Reliability Engineer

Provides day-to-day technical responsibility of the multiple reliability, maintainability, and risk analysis efforts for NASA projects including spacecraft systems, payloads, launch vehicles, and ground support equipment. Maintains overall knowledge of NASA Reliability, Maintainability, and Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) Policy and ensures customer satisfaction by responding to customer requirements encompassing these engineering disciplines.

Responsible for properly identifying customer problems and issues, researching program requirements, and determining the most effective solution given technical qualifications and contractual requirements. Provides guidance and work independently with the customer. Requires excellent communication skills and understands broad range of systems and risk as it applies to programmatic, technical and cost concerns.

Interacts regularly with customer representatives concerning work in progress. Interface with system safety and systems engineering to assess applicable risk to programmatic, technical and cost concerns.

Interprets, organizes and performs complex, highly technical, state-of-the-art tasks; making decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and having significant impact on tasks and activities.

Interfaces regularly at all levels, keeping management informed of task status, discussing newly proposed tasks, and making presentations.

Prepares product reliability, maintainability, and PRA plans, establishes requirements for and monitors reliability programs; participates in system requirements and design teams, establishes reliability models and uses the models for systems and subsystem analysis; performs and/or reviews reliability analysis; develops reliability trade-off studies, assesses system assembly performance with respect to requirements, evaluates the effectiveness of the failure reporting, analysis, and corrective action system elements and prepares reports.

Interpersonal relationship building and customer interfacing skills are desired.

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required (e.g., math or physics); MS in Engineering desired.

10 or more years of reliability engineering

Reliability Engineer

Prepares product reliability and maintainability plans, establishes requirements for and monitor reliability and maintainability programs.

Participates in system requirements and design teams, establishes reliability models and uses the models for systems and subsystem analysis;

performs and/or reviews reliability analysis;

develops reliability trade-off studies, assesses the system assembly performance with respect to requirements, evaluates the effectiveness of the failure reporting, analysis, and corrective action system elements and prepares reports.

Interpersonal relationship building and customer interfacing skills are desired.

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required (e.g., math or physics).

7 or more years of directly related experience.

Junior Reliability Engineer

Develop and implement reliability strategies and programs to ensure the safe and efficient operation of our aircraft and related equipment.

Conduct root cause analysis and troubleshoot problems to identify and resolve technical issues.

Analyze and interpret data to identify areas for improvement and develop maintenance plans to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.

Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to design and implement solutions that improve the reliability, maintainability, and safety of aircraft and equipment.

Review project requirements and engineering designs to ensure they meet reliability, performance, and safety requirements.

Develop and maintain technical documentation and reports.

Participate in audits and inspections to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.

1-2 years of experience

Assurance Engineer

Provides day-to-day technical responsibility of Safety and Mission Assurance Services Contract (SMAS) quality assurance efforts for NASA GSFC Mission Assurance Branch. Maintains overall knowledge of NASA project management, quality, system safety, reliability engineering, systems engineering, risk management.

Responsible for responding to customer requests, researching requirements, formulating approaches to support customer needs most effectively.

Requires considerable knowledge of quality management practices and conducts quality staff meetings as required. Develops, establishes, and maintains quality assurance programs, policies, processes, procedures and controls ensuring that performance and quality of products/services conforms to established standards and agency guidelines to ensure lasting customer satisfaction.

Provides expertise and guidance in interpreting Government regulations, NASA guidelines and internal policies to assure compliance. Works directly with operating entities to ensure that inspections, process analyses, and audits are conducted on a continual basis as specified, to enforce requirements and meet specifications. Interpersonal relationship building and customer interfacing skills are desired.

Education/Training:

BA/BS in Engineering (i.e., math or physics);

MS in Engineering desired. Completion of training in ISO 9000 and AS9100 are desirable.

Experience: 20 or more years of engineering experience.

Senior Assurance Engineer

Provides day-to-day technical responsibility of Safety and Mission Assurance Services Contract (SMAS) quality assurance efforts for NASA GSFC Mission Assurance Branch. Maintains overall knowledge of NASA project management, quality, system safety, reliability engineering, systems engineering, risk management. Responsible for responding to customer requests, researching requirements, formulating approaches to support customer needs most effectively. Requires considerable knowledge of quality management practices and conducts quality staff meetings as required.

Develops, establishes, and maintains quality assurance programs, policies, processes, procedures and controls ensuring that performance and quality of products/services conforms to established standards and agency guidelines to ensure lasting customer satisfaction. Provides expertise and guidance in interpreting Government regulations, NASA guidelines and internal policies to assure compliance. Works directly with operating entities to ensure that inspections, process analyses, and audits are conducted on a continual basis as specified, to enforce requirements and meet specifications.

Interpersonal relationship building and customer interfacing skills are desired.

BA/BS in Engineering (i.e., math or physics);

MS in Engineering desired. Completion of training in ISO 9000 and AS9100 are desirable.

8 or more years of engineering experience

Assurance Engineer

Provides day-to-day technical responsibility of the equipment safety efforts for NASA GSFC. Maintains overall knowledge of NASA Safety and Mission Assurance Policies and Standards and ensures customer satisfaction by responding to customer requirements encompassing this safety engineering discipline. Works closely with Sr. Engineer to provide guidance to the customer. Requires excellent communication skills and understands broad range of systems and risk as it applies to technical concerns.

Interpersonal relationship building and customer interfacing skills are desired.

BS in Engineering (i.e., structures or mechanical)

4 or more years of engineering experience

Junior Assurance Engineer

Provides day-to-day technical responsibility of the equipment safety efforts for NASA GSFC. Maintains overall knowledge of NASA Safety and Mission Assurance Policies and Standards and ensures customer satisfaction by responding to customer requirements encompassing this safety engineering discipline. Works closely with Sr. Engineer to provide guidance to the customer. Requires excellent communication skills and understands broad range of systems and risk as it applies to technical concerns.

Interpersonal relationship building and customer interfacing skills are desired.

BS in Engineering (i.e., structures or mechanical)

2 or more years of engineering experience

Engineer-in- Training

Work alongside experienced engineers to learn on-the-job skills and knowledge.

Assist with the design and implementation of projects Attend training sessions and workshops to enhance and develop engineering skills.

Collaborate and communicate effectively with team members, clients, and stakeholders.

Conduct research and analysis to support engineering projects.

Draft and review technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, and reports.

Maintain knowledge of industry standards and regulations.

Recent Graduate or Pursuing degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

High school diploma or equivalent required;

Limited experience or recent graduate (0-2 years of experience).

Principal Systems Engineer

Lead and oversee systems engineering activities for large, complex projects Develop and maintain technical requirements and design documents Conduct trade studies to evaluate design options and make recommendations Participate in and lead design reviews, test readiness reviews, and program milestone reviews Identify and mitigate technical risks and issues Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior systems engineers Interface with customers and stakeholders to ensure requirements are met and issues are resolved in a timely manner.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field

20 or more years

Senior Systems Engineer

Provides day-to-day technical responsibility of SMAS systems management efforts for NASA GSFC Systems Management Branch. Maintains overall knowledge of NASA projects/systems management, systems engineering, risk management, probabilistic risk assessment and related fields including system safety, reliability engineering, and quality assurance. Responsible for responding to customer requests, researching requirements, formulating approaches to support customer needs most effectively. Requires considerable knowledge of projects/systems management practices, applied knowledge of engineering design, technical performance verification/validation, risk management, risk assessment, and probabilistic risk assessment techniques relevant to the aerospace industry. Develops and presents risk management and risk assessment training documentation, performs audits and reviews of project risk management process and plans, and performs technical reviews of quantitative and qualitative risk assessment in order to identify critical project or process related risks and to recommend mitigation strategies. Examines and evaluates system, historical and technical information to formulate present and potential mission requirements.

Identifies performance and operational issues and recommends modifications of system designs through written reports, briefings, or analyses in light of mission requirements and competing systems. Develops effectiveness measures including systems need, environment, BS in Engineering or major Science; or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field

10 or more years constraints, and operations concepts. Draws conclusions and verifies computational and quantitative analysis. Compiles summaries and reports for customer representatives and answers technical questions regarding project scheduling and work requirements. Prepares charts and graphs as supporting data, edits and rewrites reports and narrative for technical accuracy, and interacts with customer representatives concerning the status of assigned tasks. Recommends personnel resources and labor requirements for proper project performance. Uses computer modeling to perform mathematical computations and failure analysis. Interfaces with senior engineering and specialized engineering staff. Develops and delivers presentations in meetings and formal reviews. Assists with task management functions.

Systems Engineer Determines basic research approach given customer needs and requirements; researches, investigates and gathers system, sub-system, historical, and technical information and performance data under limited supervision in order to prepare reports, briefings, and presentations. Examines and evaluates system, historical, and technical information to formulate present and potential mission requirements. Identifies performance and operational issues and recommends modifications of system designs through written reports, briefings, or analyses considering mission requirements and competing systems. Develops effectiveness measures including systems need, environment, constraints, and operations concepts. Draws conclusions and verifies computational and quantitative analysis. Compiles summaries and reports for customer representatives and answers technical questions regarding project scheduling and work requirements. Prepares charts and graphs as supporting data; edits and rewrites reports and narrative for technical accuracy; and interacts with customer representatives concerning the status of assigned tasks. Recommends personnel resources and labor requirements for proper project performance. Uses computer modeling to perform mathematical computations and failure analysis. Interpersonal relationship building and customer interfacing skills are desired.

Education/Training : BS in Engineering or major science (i.e., math or physics).

Experience: 7 or more years of directly related engineering experience.

Junior Systems Engineer

Work with senior engineers to develop and maintain systems Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project requirements are met Perform system analysis, design, and testing to ensure safety, performance, and reliability Debugging, testing, and troubleshooting systems Support and maintain complex systems, including hardware and software integration Provide technical documentation and reports as needed Continually learn and stay up to date with industry trends and advancements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

3 or more years

Principal Software Engineer

Collaborate with the engineering team to identify areas of improvement in the development process Ensure that all software solutions meet the clients' requirements and expectations Provide mentorship to junior members of the software engineering team Stay up to date with the latest software development technologies, trends, and methodologies Conduct regular code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to established standards Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, quality assurance, and infrastructure, to ensure seamless product development and delivery

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field;

Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field

20 or more years

Senior Software Engineer

Design and develop software applications for various projects Collaborate with other engineers and stakeholders to ensure that software meets the highest quality standards Participate in architecture and design discussions to ensure that software solutions are scalable, reliable, and maintainable Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code using industry-standard software development techniques Test and debug software applications to meet product requirements and specifications Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior software engineers Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies related to aerospace software development

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field;

Desirable Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field

10 or more years

Software Engineer

Design, develop and maintain software applications for mission-critical flight operations Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features Develop and maintain code based on requirements and specifications Write well-designed, testable, efficient code Participate in code reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of software development processes Troubleshoot and debug applications Stay up to date with new emerging technologies and industry trends

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field

7 or more years

Junior Software Engineer

Collaborate with a team of software engineers to design, develop, and maintain software applications.

Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.

Develop and run tests to ensure software functionality meets requirements.

Participate in code review and debugging to identify and resolve issues.

Assist in software design and architecture decisions.

Participate in the entire software development life cycle from design to deployment.

Learn and apply new technologies as needed.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field

3 or more years

Subject Matter Expert

Serves as a domain S&MA expert in the NASA spaceflight community. Represents an authoritative source of information in one or more S&MA disciplines with vast application of experience specifically in a spaceflight and/or ground systems environment. Provides expertise, guidance, consultation, facilitation, and thoughtful leadership to GSFC based on in-depth knowledge of a particular area in such fields as engineering and technology, policy and planning, across key tasks, and high impact assignments to arrive at recommended solutions.

Provides expertise in areas such as System Safety, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical, Propulsion, etc. as necessary to support GSFC flight projects. Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and controls projects;

designs and conducts program/project evaluations;

and develops and implements new systems of assessing program issues/services.

Analyzes and/or researches complex data associated with programs and/or projects.

Evaluates performance results and recommends changes affecting project growth and success. In conjunction with the NASA customer, determines optimal approach for maximizing impact of their discipline into GSFC missions and projects. Interfaces with senior engineering and specialized engineering staff. Develops and delivers presentations in meetings and formal reviews. Assists with task management functions.

BS in Engineering or major Science

20 or more years

Metrologist Major Responsibilities: Independently evaluates, selects, and applies engineering, scientific techniques, procedures, and methodologies and criteria to measurement and/or calibration responsibilities of the Goddard Space Flight Center’s Metrology and Calibration Laboratory. Assist technicians and customers in special, highly technical, complex, or unique measurements. The Metrologist solves calibration/measurement problems and questions from the laboratory technical staff, engineers, scientists, and other customers, as necessary.

Metrologist may be selected to serve as primary laboratory measurement assurance program lead, ensuring traceability and quality measurements in all aspects of the services provided by the Metrology and Calibration Laboratory. Major Duties:

-Research, evaluate, and implement improvements in laboratory measurement processes.

-Calculates total measurement system accuracy/uncertainty/measurement decision risk by determining and properly combining system component accuracies/uncertainties.

-Uses mathematical techniques to calculate measurement uncertainties and develop/improve measurement processes or solve highly complex measurement process problems.

-Calculates reliability of standards and field instruments, including End of Period Reliability (EOPR), Measurement Decision Risk (MDR), False Accept Risk (FAR), and False Reject Risk

(FRR).

-Develops and maintains automated calibration interval system based on NCSL RP-l, "Establishment and Adjustment of Calibration Intervals" to meet organizational goals and metrics.

-Serves as the technical resource by remaining current in the newest calibration/measurement theories, equipment, methodologies, research, and specifications. This includes maintaining a technical library.

-Provides quality metrology services with documentation of records and objective compliance to NPD8730.1, GPR 8730.5, and ANSI/NCSL Z540.1, Z540.3-2006 and other standards as contractually required.

-Performs…