Enclosure CC - GPM.pdf

(04/2021)

RFP 80GSFC21R0046

ENCLOSURE CC

GOVERNMENT PRICING MODEL (GPM) – SPECIFIED

NON-MANAGEMENT

DIRECT LABOR CATEGORIES, DIRECT LABOR HOURS

AND POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

OMNIBUS MULTIDISCIPLINE ENGINEERING

SERVICES (OMES) III

MARCH 2022

RFP 80GSFC21R0046 Enclosure CC

Government Pricing Model (GPM)-Specified

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

2022]

[CY 2

2023]

[CY 3

2024]

[CY 4

2025]

[CY 5

2026]

ASSEMBLY TECH I 319 319 319 319 319

ASSEMBLY TECH II 495 495 495 495 495

ASSEMBLY TECH III 5,358 5,358 5,358 5,358 5,358

CAD OPERATOR 2,398 2,398 2,398 2,398 2,398

CHIEF ENG I 9,414 9,414 9,414 9,414 9,414

CHIEF ENG II 16,363 16,363 16,363 16,363 16,363

COMP SYS ADMIN II 4,529 4,529 4,529 4,529 4,529

CONTAM/THERM COAT T II 269 269 269 269 269

CONTAMINATION ENG 1,849 1,849 1,849 1,849 1,849

CONTAMINATION ENG SR 1,034 1,034 1,034 1,034 1,034

DETECTOR ENG STAFF 335 335 335 335 335

ELEC DESIGNER II 3,038 3,038 3,038 3,038 3,038

ELEC ENG 4,270 4,270 4,270 4,270 4,270

ELEC ENG JR 4,084 4,084 4,084 4,084 4,084

ELEC ENG PRINC 20,596 20,596 20,596 20,596 20,596

ELEC ENG SR 5,358 5,358 5,358 5,358 5,358

ELEC ENG STAFF 10,398 10,398 10,398 10,398 10,398

ELEC ENG CHIEF I 15,268 15,268 15,268 15,268 15,268

ELEC ENG CHIEF II 40,949 40,949 40,949 40,949 40,949

ELEC SYS ENG 428 428 428 428 428

ELEC SYS ENG SR 4,057 4,057 4,057 4,057 4,057

ELEC SYS ENG STAFF 3,622 3,622 3,622 3,622 3,622

ELEC TECH II 2,922 2,922 2,922 2,922 2,922

ELECTRO-MECH SE 1,033 1,033 1,033 1,033 1,033

ELECTRO-MECH SE SR 5,363 5,363 5,363 5,363 5,363

ELECTRO-MECH SE STAFF 8,804 8,804 8,804 8,804 8,804

FLIGHT SW ENG 1,048 1,048 1,048 1,048 1,048

FLIGHT SW ENG SR 6,044 6,044 6,044 6,044 6,044

FLIGHT SW ENG STAFF 2,273 2,273 2,273 2,273 2,273

GN&C ENG SR 6,953 6,953 6,953 6,953 6,953

GN&C ENG STAFF 295 295 295 295 295

GROUND SYS ENG 842 842 842 842 842

GROUND SYS ENG SR 375 375 375 375 375

GROUND SYS ENG STAFF 4,444 4,444 4,444 4,444 4,444

HARNESS ENG SR 299 299 299 299 299

INSTRU MGR I 1,622 1,622 1,622 1,622 1,622

INSTRU MGR II 1,412 1,412 1,412 1,412 1,412

INSTRU SYS ENG 5,456 5,456 5,456 5,456 5,456

INSTRU SYS ENG SR 1,610 1,610 1,610 1,610 1,610

INSTRU SYS ENG STAFF 2,149 2,149 2,149 2,149 2,149

INTERN I 942 942 942 942 942

INTERN II 2363 2363 2363 2363 2363

INTERN III 1961 1961 1961 1961 1961

MECH ANALYST 1,603 1,603 1,603 1,603 1,603

MECH ANALYST SR 5,091 5,091 5,091 5,091 5,091

MECH ANALYST STAFF 3,782 3,782 3,782 3,782 3,782

MECH DESIGNER II 9,287 9,287 9,287 9,287 9,287

MECH ENG 8,997 8,997 8,997 8,997 8,997

MECH ENG JR 7,896 7,896 7,896 7,896 7,896

MECH ENG PRINC 10,488 10,488 10,488 10,488 10,488

Non-Management Direct Labor Categories’ Position Descriptions

ONSITE GPM-Specified Non-Management

Direct Labor Hours

[CY 1

2022]

[CY 2

2023]

[CY 3

2024]

[CY 4

2025]

MECH ENG SR 13,487 13,487 13,487 13,487 13,487

MECH ENG STAFF 11,368 11,368 11,368 11,368 11,368

MECH SYS ENG 1,170 1,170 1,170 1,170 1,170

MECH SYS ENG SR 10,913 10,913 10,913 10,913 10,913

MECH SYS ENG STAFF 4351 4351 4351 4351 4351

MECH SYS ENG CHIEF I 11,451 11,451 11,451 11,451 11,451

MECH SYS ENG CHIEF II 20,475 20,475 20,475 20,475 20,475

MECH TECH II 3383 3383 3383 3383 3383

PACKAGING ENG SR 62 62 62 62 62

PROJECT I/F (PL) 19,853 19,853 19,853 19,853 19,853

PWR SUBSYSTEM ENG 1,552 1,552 1,552 1,552 1,552

QA ENG 2,450 2,450 2,450 2,450 2,450

QA ENG SR 3,428 3,428 3,428 3,428 3,428

QA ENG STAFF 5,889 5,889 5,889 5,889 5,889

QA INSPECTOR I 117 117 117 117 117

QA INSPECTOR II 942 942 942 942 942

RF COMM ENG 82 82 82 82 82

RF COMM ENG SR 737 737 737 737 737

SATELLITE OPS ENG 1005 1005 1005 1005 1005

SATELLITE OPS ENG SR 1581 1581 1581 1581 1581

SW ENG 12,165 12,165 12,165 12,165 12,165

SW ENG JR 11,383 11,383 11,383 11,383 11,383

SW ENG PRINC 19,755 19,755 19,755 19,755 19,755

SW ENG SR 19,862 19,862 19,862 19,862 19,862

SW ENG STAFF 10,462 10,462 10,462 10,462 10,462

SW ENG CHIEF I 15,267 15,267 15,267 15,267 15,267

SW ENG CHIEF II 20,475 20,475 20,475 20,475 20,475

SW PROGRAMMER I 3,790 3,790 3,790 3,790 3,790

SW PROGRAMMER II 6,346 6,346 6,346 6,346 6,346

SYS ENG 26,813 26,813 26,813 26,813 26,813

SYS ENG JR 5208 5208 5208 5208 5208

SYS ENG PRINC 36,707 36,707 36,707 36,707 36,707

SYS ENG SR 45,818 45,818 45,818 45,818 45,818

SYS ENG STAFF 14,882 14,882 14,882 14,882 14,882

SYS ENG CHIEF I 26,718 26,718 26,718 26,718 26,718

SYS ENG CHIEF II 40,949 40,949 40,949 40,949 40,949

TECH INTERFACE (TGL) 8,320 8,320 8,320 8,320 8,320

TECH SUPP SPEC I 1,087 1,087 1,087 1,087 1,087

TECH SUPP SPEC II 5,030 5,030 5,030 5,030 5,030

THERM ENG 5,885 5,885 5,885 5,885 5,885

THERM ENG SR 3,623 3,623 3,623 3,623 3,623

THERM ENG STAFF 5,289 5,289 5,289 5,289 5,289

OFFSITE GPM-Specified Non-Management

Direct Labor Categories

Direct Labor Hours

[CY 1

2022]

[CY 2

2023]

[CY 3

2024]

[CY 4

2025]

ASSEMBLY TECH I 6,362 6,362 6,362 6,362 6,362

ASSEMBLY TECH II 876 876 876 876 876

ASSEMBLY TECH III 3,629 3,629 3,629 3,629 3,629

CAD OPERATOR 91 91 91 91 91

CHIEF ENG I 3,850 3,850 3,850 3,850 3,850

CHIEF ENG II 5,187 5,187 5,187 5,187 5,187

COMP SYS ADMIN I 1,279 1,279 1,279 1,279 1,279

COMP SYS ADMIN II 873 873 873 873 873

ELEC DESIGNER I 754 754 754 754 754

ELEC DESIGNER II 2,932 2,932 2,932 2,932 2,932

ELEC ENG 553 553 553 553 553

ELEC ENG JR 2,099 2,099 2,099 2,099 2,099

ELEC ENG PRINC 1,504 1,504 1,504 1,504 1,504

ELEC ENG SR 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690

ELEC ENG STAFF 676 676 676 676 676

ELEC ENG CHIEF I 2,008 2,008 2,008 2,008 2,008

ELEC ENG CHIEF II 6,365 6,365 6,365 6,365 6,365

ELEC SYS ENG SR 1,966 1,966 1,966 1,966 1,966

ELEC SYS ENG STAFF 2,750 2,750 2,750 2,750 2,750

ELEC TECH I 210 210 210 210 210

ELEC TECH II 890 890 890 890 890

FLIGHT SW ENG STAFF 944 944 944 944 944

GN&C ENG 269 269 269 269 269

GN&C ENG STAFF 41 41 41 41 41

GROUND SYS ENG STAFF 153 153 153 153 153

INSTRU MGR II 548 548 548 548 548

INSTRU SYS ENG STAFF 558 558 558 558 558

INTERN II 167 167 167 167 167

MECH ANALYST 3,304 3,304 3,304 3,304 3,304

MECH ANALYST STAFF 947 947 947 947 947

MECH DESIGNER I 1,313 1,313 1,313 1,313 1,313

MECH DESIGNER II 65 65 65 65 65

MECH ENG 2,871 2,871 2,871 2,871 2,871

MECH ENG JR 3,356 3,356 3,356 3,356 3,356

MECH ENG SR 5,590 5,590 5,590 5,590 5,590

MECH ENG STAFF 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014

MECH SYS ENG 334 334 334 334 334

MECH SYS ENG SR 412 412 412 412 412

MECH SYS ENG STAFF 884 884 884 884 884

MECH SYS ENG CHIEF I 1,506 1,506 1,506 1,506 1,506

MECH SYS ENG CHIEF II 3,182 3,182 3,182 3,182 3,182

MECH TECH II 3,019 3,019 3,019 3,019 3,019

OPTICAL ENG 8 8 8 8 8

OPTICAL ENG SR 41 41 41 41 41

OPTICAL ENG STAFF 223 223 223 223 223

PROJECT I/F (PL) 3,508 3,508 3,508 3,508 3,508

QA ENG 1,261 1,261 1,261 1,261 1,261

OFFSITE GPM-Specified Non-Management

Direct Labor Hours

[CY 1

2022]

[CY 2

2023]

[CY 3

2024]

[CY 4

2025]

QA ENG SR 1,094 1,094 1,094 1,094 1,094

QA ENG STAFF 1,641 1,641 1,641 1,641 1,641

QA INSPECTOR I 326 326 326 326 326

QA INSPECTOR II 4,436 4,436 4,436 4,436 4,436

SCIENTIST I 31 31 31 31 31

SCIENTIST II 879 879 879 879 879

SW ENG 1,585 1,585 1,585 1,585 1,585

SW ENG JR 25 25 25 25 25

SW ENG PRINC 2,906 2,906 2,906 2,906 2,906

SW ENG SR 2,443 2,443 2,443 2,443 2,443

SW ENG STAFF 2,418 2,418 2,418 2,418 2,418

SW ENG CHIEF I 2,008 2,008 2,008 2,008 2,008

SW ENG CHIEF II 3,182 3,182 3,182 3,182 3,182

SYS ENG 4,122 4,122 4,122 4,122 4,122

SYS ENG JR 118 118 118 118 118

SYS ENG PRINC 5,056 5,056 5,056 5,056 5,056

SYS ENG SR 3,914 3,914 3,914 3,914 3,914

SYS ENG STAFF 2,049 2,049 2,049 2,049 2,049

SYS ENG CHIEF I 3,515 3,515 3,515 3,515 3,515

SYS ENG CHIEF II 6,365 6,365 6,365 6,365 6,365

TECH INTERFACE (TGL) 4,993 4,993 4,993 4,993 4,993

TECH SUPP SPEC I 1,803 1,803 1,803 1,803 1,803

TECH SUPP SPEC II 2,831 2,831 2,831 2,831 2,831

THERM ENG STAFF 1,780 1,780 1,780 1,780 1,780

MANUFACTURING SITE GPM-Specified Non-Management

Direct Labor Hours

[CY 1

2022]

[CY 2

2023]

[CY 3

2024]

[CY 4

2025]

MANUFACTURING ENG 3,164 3,164 3,164 3,164 3,164

MANUFACTURING ENG SR 8,682 8,682 8,682 8,682 8,682

No. Discipline Labor Category

Title

Min.

Exp.

(yrs)

Min Edu.

Level Position Description

1 Systems Project Interface (Project Lead)

15 BS

Critically assess technical and performance data and information specific to particular NASA Project(s).

Integrates data and information to evaluate performance, problems, and risks as it relates to all tasks in support of the particular Project. Provides the customer with clear and concise summary reports and projections, derived from project and task level data, suitable for presenting at Champion Team meetings in ETD. Provides recommendations to the PM and Group Leads for risk mitigation and continuous improvement as it pertains to the delivery of products and services.

Supports the Group and Task Lead interactions with the Branches and Divisions as required. May be called upon to take responsibility for particular quick reaction tasks to benefit and enhance the delivery of particular products and services for Project(s).

Participate in risk management with the

PM.

2 Management Technical Interface (Technical Group Lead)

15 BS

Provides functional oversight, assignment, and coordination of technical staff, as well management of contract task orders. High-level understanding and technical expertise of the particular discipline for which they oversee is required to generate task plans and make personnel assignments that accurately reflect task order requirements. Provides assessment of technical and programmatic risks to the PM. Review and approve task level deliverables, 533s, MPRs, and variance reports for tasks assigned to their Group. Support subcontractor oversight and coordination, and support the PM in contract performance reporting to NASA managers through quarterly reviews and surveillance activities.

3 Systems Chief Engineer I 15 BS

Acts in leadership role and provides technical expertise to the project management team. Facilitates communication among technical disciplines and directs activities and policies associated with engineering efforts. Manages the development, implementation, and evaluation of complex designs, product development and testing in order to ensure completion of project as effectively as possible. Supports complex and/or technically challenging tasks including the leadership in generating the Task Plan and technical approaches.

Conducts technology assessments and makes recommendations for technology insertions. Makes trade study assessments, and recommendations, supports major Design Reviews, and reviews deliverables. Provides technical consultation advice to NASA Task Managers regarding design issues, development and test approaches, and test result assessments. Leads teams established by the Program Manager to conduct investigations of programmatic or task-level problems and to make recommendations for recovery plans;

and provide recommendations regarding Mission Assurance implementation considerations.

Provides nationally-renowned expertise in space and/or ground hardware and/or software systems analysis, design, development, integration, test, validation, and orbital operations.

Familiar with risk evaluation, tracking, and risk mitigation implementation techniques consistent with NASA continuous risk management processes.

4 Systems Chief Engineer II 25 BS

5 Systems Systems Engineer Junior

2 BS

Responsible for interface control during development and maintenance activities and for the integration and test planning necessary to verify that system requirements have been realized at all levels of assembly. Other duties include: a) Perform engineering

6 Systems Systems Engineer 5 BS

7 Systems Systems Engineer Sr 9 BS assessment of systems or subsystems using methodologies and techniques appropriate to the systems engineering discipline, including risk management, requirements management, reliability analysis, fault tree analysis, and fishbone analysis; b) Provide expert advice and support during the entire life cycle from the specification and analysis of requirements, through the design of the hardware or software, procurement, fabrication, assembly, integration and test, and launch and operation; c) Identify and solve technical problems during all phases. Develop technical reports and documentation. d) If functioning as a lead engineer, provide technical direction for the definition and development of a system or subsystem and coordinate all appropriate engineering activities. e) If functioning as a multidisciplinary subject matter expert, perform engineering analysis, design, development, test or troubleshooting with knowledge over two or more technical disciplines, including detectors, instruments, electrical, mechanical, thermal, materials, software, ground operations, flight dynamics, mission analysis, or other.

8 Systems Systems Engineer Staff 15 MS or BS + 18 yrs exp

9 Systems Systems Engineer Principal

MS or BS + 23 yrs exp

10 Systems Systems Engineer Chief I

25 BS

11 Systems Systems Engineer Chief II

MS or BS + 28 yrs exp

12 Systems Ground Systems Engineer

2 BS

Knowledge of controlling and monitoring systems related ground spacecraft equipment operations. Knowledge of processing techniques and requirements for processing housekeeping, health and status, operational and science data from spacecraft and science instruments.

Possesses broad understanding of IT, electronics and communications disciplines and an ability to integrate the pieces together to optimize the design, integration and test of flight and ground hardware and software. Leads the development of ground data systems for satellite/instruments. Duties include ground systems requirements analysis, development, integration and testing, and post-launch support for spacecraft

13 Systems Ground Systems Engineer Sr

7 BS

14 Systems Ground Systems Engineer Staff

MS or BS + 18 yrs exp command and control, telemetry capture and processing, science data processing, and archiving/distribution of processed data to users. Works with the hardware engineers to define ground segment requirements, interface control documents and simulators. Conducts internal design reviews, monitor ground hardware, and support Design Reviews.

15 Systems GN&C Engineer 2 BS

Knowledge of both systems- and component-level expertise in the design, development, integration and operations of spacecraft and suborbital craft GN&C and Attitude Control Systems, including: GN&C hardware and component specification and selection (reaction wheels, rate gyros, star trackers, earth sensors, sun sensors, attitude control electronics, propulsion subsystem interfaces), orbit modeling, Hardware-In-The-Loop (HITL) and Software-In-The-Loop (SITL) testing, control system modeling (using MATLAB/Simulink or similar analytical tools), large flexible-body dynamics analysis (appendages, deployables, solar arrays, etc.) and mission planning.

Works closely with Flight SW Engineers to develop control algorithms and to review/verify GN&C software through code walkthroughs and testing.

16 Systems GN&C Engineer Sr 7 BS

17 Systems GN&C Engineer Staff 15 MS or BS + 18 yrs exp

18 Instrument Instrument Systems Engineer

2 BS

Provide unique technical leadership to develop instrument concepts by integrating and flowing down requirements. Develop and refine top-level instrument architecture/block diagram. Perform and maintain System top level analyses and trade studies.

Allocate systems resources to instrument subsystems. Performs instrument systems studies, analyses, 19 Instrument Instrument Systems Engineer Sr

7 BS

and development, in support of flight, airborne, and ground hardware including all scientific and support software required to operate and/or test the associated equipment and/or facility.

Perform risk analyses and assessments. Maintain/assure interface compliance within the instrument and between the instruments and external elements. Review and assess the instrument test plans and procedures, and verify requirement compliances.

Identify test/calibration instrumentation and required support hardware and equipment for instrument testing.

Assess instrument performance. Lead instrument anomaly investigation as required. Provide support for the activities for the instrument integration to the spacecraft after instrument delivery. Support launch site activities and the on-orbit checkout and calibration involving the instrument.

Knowledge of scientific instruments, including requirements definition and management, conceptual design, bench testing and verification. Identify technical problems and recommend solutions.

20 Instrument Instrument Systems Engineer Staff

MS or BS + 18 yrs exp

21 Instrument Detector Engineer Staff 15 MS or BS + 18 yrs exp

Possess broad knowledge, capabilities, and practices related to the research, design, development, characterization, and application of detectors and detector systems with an emphasis on remote sensing applications. Includes research and development of advanced detectors and detector systems covering a wide spectral range (UV, visible, IR, and microwave wavelengths) and variety of devices (CCDs, PMTs, CMOS, bolometers, etc.). Perform detector studies, analyses, and development, in support of flight, airborne, and ground mechanical and electrical hardware including all scientific and support software required to operate and/or test the associated equipment and/or facility.

22 Instrument Instrument Manager I 9 BS

Demonstrated broad knowledge, capabilities, and practices related to the design, development, characterization, and application of scientific measurement and instrument systems used on space vehicles, aircraft payloads, experiments, ground test equipment, and test facilities. Ability to select and test appropriate measurement sensors for the various applications and integrate these sensors into larger subsystems.

Includes knowledge of, and capability to perform, research and development of new, advanced and unique measuring sensors for both flight and ground instrumentation systems in the areas of temperature, pressure, vacuum, vibration, position, displacement, acceleration, mass spectroscopy, heat flux, flow, optical spectrometry and strain. Manages cost, schedule and staff associated with scientific instrument development. Generates reporting for presentation to Project Managers and GSFC Managers. In consultation with instrument systems engineering team, responsible for fulfilling technical requirements associated with instrument. Responsible for reporting instrument level risks.

23 Instrument Instrument Manager II 20 BS

24 Instrument Optical Engineer 2 BS

Performs optical design and analysis of individual optical elements, subsystems, systems and optical instruments. This may include: analysis using Code V, system level end-to-end studies and verification and calibration. Applies principles and practices related to the research, design, development, test and evaluation and/or operation of optical components and systems, including sensors and optical data/image processing. Knowledge of, and capabilities/practices associated with analog and digitally-based optical instruments and associated measurement systems. Support construction, assembly or operation of optical facilities, payloads, infrastructure, and/or associated ground

25 Instrument Optical Engineer Sr 7 BS

26 Instrument Optical Engineer Staff 15 MS or BS + 18 yrs exp support equipment. Knowledge of optics theory and its application;

measurement equipment operation care and calibration; measurement data acquisition and data processing techniques; and system-unique requirements for safe and effective implementation in a wide variety of systems. Digital communication, signal-to-noise analysis, and establishment of error budgets may also be included.

27 Mechanical Mechanical Systems Engineer

5 BS

Practical experience and knowledge involving the design, analysis, integration and testing of spacecraft and space flight instruments including:

structures, mechanisms, deployable subsystems, mechanical ground support equipment and general environmental test facilities. Experience generating mechanical requirements documents, test procedures, verification documentation and specifications such as Interface Control Documents for instruments, subsystems, vehicle and ground systems, and hardware or subsystem-level manufacturing.

Includes knowledge of manufacturing techniques, approved materials, parametric computer aided design, mechanism design, structural analysis and knowledge of best practices for complex mechanical systems.

Knowledge of GOLD Rules and GEVS.

28 Mechanical Mechanical Systems Engineer Sr

9 BS

29 Mechanical Mechanical Systems Engineer Staff

MS or BS + 18 yrs exp

30 Mechanical Mechanical Systems Engineer Chief I

25 BS

31 Mechanical Mechanical Systems Engineer Chief II

MS or BS + 28 yrs exp

32 Mechanical Mechanical Engineer Jr 0 BS Applies general mechanical engineering principles in wide variety of applications, 33 Mechanical Mechanical Engineer 2 BS including design and analysis of space flight hardware and ground support equipment. Determines feasibility of designs considering cost, schedule limitations and planning, as well as technical, operational, and maintainability factors. Conducts trade studies on designs for components and subsystems and analyzes for positive margins in strength, stiffness, and fatigue. Generates work orders, assembly procedures, test plans/procedures and supports mechanical testing to verify mechanical requirements. Participates in the integration of hardware at the system, subsystem, and component level.

34 Mechanical Mechanical Engineer Sr

7 BS

35 Mechanical Mechanical Engineer Staff

15 BS

36 Mechanical Mechanical Engineer Principal

MS or BS + 23 yrs exp

37 Mechanical Mechanical Analyst 2 BS

Knowledge in design, analysis and testing of structures and mechanisms.

Experienced in designing, analyzing and testing structures and mechanisms to predict, simulate, and assess the potential failure mechanisms.

Knowledgeable of structural/mechanical manufacturing techniques and typical materials (homogeneous-metallic, metal-ceramic composite, graphite/carbon composites). Uses computer code (MATLAB, ADAMS, NASTRAN, FEMAP, FLAGRO) to model structural designs under various loading conditions and external factors (transportation, launch vehicle, on-orbit). Experience with structural test planning, performance, data analysis and post-test model correlation.

38 Mechanical Mechanical Analyst Sr 7 BS

39 Mechanical Mechanical Analyst Staff

15 BS

40 Mechanical Thermal Engineer 2 BS

Possesses research knowledge, capabilities, and practices for designing, developing, analyzing, and validating thermal-structural concepts for aerospace systems subjected to extreme operational temperature environments and for developing design technology for thermal-structures applications and for multi-disciplinary optimization of metallic materials, structures, and fabrication processes.

Supports the development of thermal

41 Mechanical Thermal Engineer Sr 7 BS

42 Mechanical Thermal Engineer Staff 15 BS

43 Mechanical Packaging Engineer Sr 7 BS designs. Analyzes and evaluates component temperatures and power requirements. Builds thermal models to aid in thermal analysis and correlates thermal models with data gathered during thermal testing. Develops and implements test plans and procedures to validate technical performance requirements and establish operational parameters.

44 Mechanical Electro-Mechanical Systems Engineer

2 BS

Performs the design, assembly and testing of electro-mechanical components or systems such as motors (brushless or stepper), encoders, resolvers, actuators (HOP, voice coils, etc.) and other devices such as dampers. Proven experience with system level design, analysis and testing of integrated electro-mechanical components such as gimbal mechanisms and instrument aligning, focusing or scanning mechanisms. Has fundamental knowledge and understating of kinematic principles and applications in space flight designs.

Versed in the design or specification of mechanical components such as flexures, bearings and sensors used in control-loop feedback systems. Strong background in the electrical principles of motor circuitry and motor operation for brushless DC and stepper motors, as well as the control theory used to operate the electro-mechanical systems (i.e. chopper circuits for stepper motors with encoder feedback). Working knowledge of best practices in selection/specification of materials and lubricants for space mechanism designs. Capability to perform the complete engineering lifecycle on systems for the drive, sensing, and control of precision flight instruments, and spacecraft subsystems.

45 Mechanical Electro-Mechanical Systems Engineer Sr

7 BS

46 Mechanical Electro-Mechanical Systems Engineer Staff

15 BS

47 Mechanical Contamination Engineer

2 BS

Reviews contamination control requirements, performs detailed environmental analyses of all phases of assembly, integration, test, transportation, pre-launch, on-orbit, and descent, and implements contamination control plans. Operates clean room facilities, performs BRDF light scattering measurements and conducts particulate and molecular contamination characterizations. Analyzes planned usage of thermal control and optical coatings for applicability to specific mission goals. Determines necessary environmental testing and conducts and reports results of such testing. Performs routine maintenance on government-owned equipment.

48 Mechanical Contamination Engineer Sr

7 BS

49 Electrical Electrical Systems Engineer

5 BS

Provides expert knowledge of electrical systems definition, design, analysis and testing. Development and research of electrical systems and components for air, space, ground systems and instruments. Includes in-depth knowledge of electrical/electronic design requirements definition, subsystem and circuit analysis, test plan and procedure development, system test conductor, system integration and safety analysis. Also includes knowledge of analog and digital electrical circuits, EEE part, electronic packaging design and tools, reliability and environmental effects, EMI/EMC considerations, power generation, distribution, and conditioning, data storage and distribution systems. Acts in a role of leadership to ensure technical continuity and compliance across systems.

50 Electrical Electrical Systems Engineer Sr

9 BS

51 Electrical Electrical Systems Engineer Staff

MS or BS + 18 yrs exp

52 Electrical Electrical Engineer Jr 0 BS Knowledge of engineering design and analysis for electrical systems/subsystems. Development and research of electrical systems and components for air, space, ground systems and instruments. Conducts electrical/electronic design requirements

53 Electrical Electrical Engineer 2 BS

54 Electrical Electrical Engineer Sr 7 BS

55 Electrical Electrical Engineer Staff

MS or BS + 18 yrs exp definition, subsystem and circuit analysis, test plan and procedure development, and safety analysis.

Includes knowledge of analog and digital electrical circuits, EEE parts, electronic packaging design and tools.

Knowledge of printed circuit boards including thermal analysis, timing analysis, and worst case circuit analysis to optimize design of flight electronics.

Knowledge and use of standard laboratory test equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, DVMs, etc.

56 Electrical Electrical Engineer Principal

MS or BS + 23 yrs exp

57 Electrical Electrical Engineer Chief I

25 BS

58 Electrical Electrical Engineer Chief II

MS or BS + 28 yrs exp

59 Electrical Power Subsystem Engineer

2 BS

Specialty knowledge of power systems for spacecraft, instruments, and ground support equipment (GSE) . Capabilities include the design, development, test, and evaluation of hardware for power generation, storage, conditioning and distribution. Requires a broad knowledge of power sources and technologies and the ability to develop power architectures/topologies and integrate all elements into systems tailored to their specific environments.

Also includes development, test and evaluation of the impact of environments and material on power systems. Design, analysis and test of power sub-systems, including: batteries;

solar cell/arrays; power electronics;

power distribution systems; power regulation; high voltage and low voltage converters and supplies; and RTGs.

60 Electrical RF Communication Engineer

2 BS

Possesses in-depth knowledge to design and analyze RF systems for space flight communication and navigation. Select RF subsystem components based on mission requirements. Knowledge and use of existing RF components including;

transponders, power amplifiers, travelling wave tube amplifiers, antennas, RF switching equipment, and RF rated cabling/wave guides. Perform end-to-end link analysis. Utilize processing techniques to encode, decode, or otherwise modify RF signals.

Work with Ground System engineers to

61 Electrical RF Communication Engineer Sr

7 BS

62 Electrical Harness Engineer Sr 7 BS analyze, test, and resolve problems in space-to-ground (RF) interfaces. May require security clearance to support secure communications protocols and systems.

63 Software SW Engineer Jr 0 BS Knowledge and ability to apply systematic, disciplined, and quantifiable approaches to the acquisition and development of software systems for spaceflight, ground support, airborne and facility applications. Development and management of simulations, tools and integrated software development environments for the design, development, verification, testing, manufacture, operation and maintenance of such systems.

Specialized knowledge to predict, evaluate and manage critical performance attributes of software-intense systems such as real-time response and embedded hardware-driven resource limits. Includes knowledge of high-performance computing, graphical user interfaces, networking, data integrity and security.

64 Software SW Engineer 2 BS

65 Software SW Engineer Sr 7 BS

66 Software SW Engineer Staff 15 BS

67 Software SW Engineer Principal 20 BS

68 Software SW Engineer Chief I 25 BS

69 Software SW Engineer Chief II 25 MS or BS + 28 yrs exp

70 Software Flight SW Engineer 5 BS

Designs, develops, tests, and evaluates software used in space flight systems, includes the management of software specifications, analysis of software systems, coding of software modules, integration of hardware and software systems, system verification and validation, and generation of related documentation. Develop flight software for subsystems, such as: guidance navigation and control; command and data handling; telemetry and commanding; communications; and power. Simulation software experience to conduct testing including fault protection and attitude control/knowledge performance monitoring. Familiarity with operational aspects of other spacecraft subsystems including Communications, Thermal, Power, Instrument control, etc.

71 Software Flight SW Engineer Sr 9 BS

72 Software Flight SW Engineer Staff

MS or BS + 18 yrs exp

73 Software SW Programmer I 0 AA

Development and management of simulations, tools and integrated software development environments for the design, development, verification, testing, manufacture, operation and maintenance of such systems.

Specialized knowledge to predict, evaluate and manage critical performance attributes of software-intense systems such as real-time response and embedded hardware-driven resource limits. Includes knowledge of high-performance computing, graphical user interfaces, networking, data integrity and security.

Develops software code, software test plans, and procedures. May provide computer systems and facilities management support.

74 Software SW Programmer II 2 AA

75 Specialty Scientist I 2 MS or BS + 5 yrs exp

Identify science objectives/requirements for mission concept development, develop and/or implement science algorithms for instrument data processing, provide liaison and coordination with the science community, conduct applied scientific research and technology development for space and Earth sciences purposes.

Specialization may include space borne and airborne instrumentation, science data processing software development, image processing, data compression, detection systems and laser/electro optics.

76 Specialty Scientist II 15 MS or BS + 18 yrs exp

77 Specialty Manufacturing Engineer

2 BS

Possesses knowledge, capabilities and practices to perform manufacturing management and productivity analyses.

Ability to review design documentation, determine resource requirements for manufacturing activities, research and develop manufacturing processes, plan and manage hardware fabrication and assembly, develop and maintain manufacturing project schedules.

Defines assembly sequences and procedures for complete manufacturing of non-flight and spaceflight qualified hardware. Familiar with current spaceflight manufacturing techniques, processes, and skill sets (e.g., brazing, 78 Specialty Manufacturing Engineer Sr

7 BS

Surface Mount Technology including BGA/CGA, Backplane wave soldering, through-hole technology, NDE).

Documents all manufacturing aids and controls; designs fabrication jigs, tools and mockups; resolves technical and/or operational situations as they arise; and continually monitors manufacturing and assembly for conformance to required specifications.

79 Specialty Satellite Operations Engineer

2 BS

Knowledge of and responsible for conducting mission operations. Works with the flight and ground systems developers prelaunch to specify the operations requirements, integrate and test the operations plans, procedures, and ground systems. Operate and maintain personnel post-launch to enhance the control centers, and assist in anomaly resolution.

80 Specialty Satellite Operations Engineer Sr

7 BS

81 Specialty Quality Assurance Engineer

2 BA

Knowledge, capabilities, and practices associated with the assurance of quality (aeronautic and astronautic) for all phases of the mission life-cycle including design, manufacturing, assembly, testing and operations.

Capability for planning, defining, documenting, and executing quality requirements for products, processes, and systems that are suitable to the activity, proportional to the risk, and consistent with established NASA guidance, practices, and standards including NASA workmanship standards, NASA parts standards, Federal Acquisition Requirements (FAR), and NASA recommended practices for contract quality and supplier assessment. Knowledge of destructive and non-destructive material testing and inspection techniques used to validate product compliance, including related contract data

82 Specialty Quality Assurance Engineer Sr

7 BA

83 Specialty Quality Assurance Engineer Staff

15 BA

deliverable requirements. Knowledge of ISO 9000 and AS 9100 series of quality standards, as well as the ability to apply these standards for complex or critical items. Shall perform assurance activities covering design, fabrication, inspection, test, system safety, EEE parts program, material process control, reliability, quality, and contamination control. Shall provide required documentation, review/approve Work Orders, test plans, procedures, test reports and other verification documentation.

84 Technician CAD Operator 0 HS or Trade school

Provides layout and detail design support utilizing a variety of CAD software packages, such as Pro/ENGINEER, NX, AutoCAD, or SolidWorks. Shall work with Engineers or Designers for daily direction in developing piece part and detailed assembly drawing packages. May be involved in the design of flight hardware or ground support equipment, utilizing standard design practices, as well as project and task-specific practices, as dictated by applicable project documents and cognizant Engineers.

Familiarity with electrical or mechanical design standards, including J- Standards, MIL-STD, NASA 8739, ANSI or other.

85 Technician Assembly Technician I 3

HS +

NASA

certs

Analyzes and performs wiring and assembly operations on all projects including research and development, utilizing instructions from complex drawings, schematics, rough sketches, and/or verbal instructions, using a thorough knowledge of electronic components and polymerics. Works closely with manufacturing engineering to identify and solve problems regarding electronic circuitry. Responsible for assembling, modifying, reworking, and repairing breadboards, non-flight and flight multi-layer circuit boards, backplanes, electrical assemblies and complex wire harnesses. Perform

86 Technician Assembly Technician II 10

HS +

NASA

certs

87 Technician Assembly Technician

III

HS +

NASA

certs simple testing of circuit boards (e.g. In- Circuit, Go/No Go, VCC to Ground, etc).

Trained or certified in the operation and maintenance of equipment utilized within the manufacturing processes including but not limited to, SMT Pick and Place, Screen Printing, Reflow Ovens, Rework Stations, Wave Solder, etc). Will be required to pass and maintain ANSI-J-STD and/or NASA STD 8739 certifications.

88 Technician Mechanical Designer I 5 AA or Trade School

Performs geometrical layout studies, sizing calculations, and generates lay-out and detailed mechanical piece-part and assembly drawings representing designs that satisfy all requirements.

Utilize CAD software (Pro/ENGINEER, NX, AutoCAD, or SolidWorks) and work with Engineers and Analysts to translate concepts, constraints, and other requirements into physical concepts and drawings as defined by the Mechanical, Electrical, Electro-Mechanical, or Optical Engineers. Support generation of assembly procedures and design review documentation to describe assembly and/or integration processes.

89 Technician Mechanical Designer II 10 AA or Trade School

90 Technician Mechanical Technician

II

AA +

NASA

certs

91 Technician Electrical Designer I 5 AA or Trade School

Perform operations required to design electronic hardware as specified in individual task orders. Use schematic capture and printed circuit board design tools (Power PCB, OrCAD, Mentor) to develop drawings and Gerber files necessary to document, fabricate, and test electrical assemblies (harnesses, circuit card assemblies, electronics boxes, electronic test racks and equipment) consistent with the requirements defined by the Electrical Engineer. Evaluate the technical characteristics and operations of electrical components and related test equipment. Shall be familiar with design and workmanship standards such as IPC, J-Standards, MIL-STD, and/or NASA 8739 standards as well as familiarity with aerospace standard EEE components, connectors, fasteners, materials, and other hardware.

92 Technician Electrical Designer II 15 AA or Trade School

93 Technician Electrical Technician I 3

AA +

NASA

certs

Assembles circuitry using engineering instruction, technical manuals, and knowledge of electronic systems and components and their functions. Set up-standard test apparatus or conceive test equipment and circuitry, and conduct functional, operational, environmental and life test to evaluate the performance and reliability of prototype or production models. Analyze and interpret test data.

Adjust, calibrate, align, and modify circuitry and components and record unit performance. Complete wiring assemblies for harnessing, consoles, racks, and PC boards from wire lists, schematics, logic diagrams; cut wire in specified lengths using wire cutters and measuring jigs; strip insulation from wire ends using stripping tool; solder wires to specified plugs and terminals; performs layout and fabrication of printed circuit boards.

94 Technician Electrical Technician II 8

AA +

NASA

certs

95 Technician Contamination & Thermal Coatings Technician II

AA +

NASA

certs

96 Technician Quality Assurance Inspector I

AA +

NASA

certs

Ability to perform quality data analysis and trending, to determine deficiency root cause(s), and to implement effective preventive measures. Verifies that the hardware, parts, and materials are in compliance with the procurement documents and engineering drawings and are being handled and stored properly to prevent degradation and/or damage. Ensures compliance with the configuration control plans, and verifies the configuration of the delivered hardware. Shall ensure that the processes pertaining to soldering, crimping, conformal coating, electronic welding, stitch wire welding, structural welding, etc. are being complied with by the fabricator and/or operator.

97 Technician Quality Assurance Inspector II

AA +

NASA

certs

98 Admin Technical Support Specialist I

2 AA

Knowledge of document processes and procedures including: maintain control over change activity by attending, as recording secretary, change control board meetings and by coordinating activities related to the processing and preparation of Engineering Change Notices/Proposals, drawings, deviations, and waivers. Coordinate the release of program documentation to ensure that Configuration/Data Management (CM/DM) requirements are satisfied. Identify the plans and procedures to be used and the data to be delivered within the framework of overall program schedules. Prepare and implement CM/DM plans and procedures responsive to requirements for specific program assignments.

Prepare documents to be delivered electronically to include technical writing, editing, drafting and reproduction.

99 Admin Technical Support Specialist II

7 AA

100 Admin Computer Systems Admin I

2 AA + Certs

Knowledge encompasses analytical techniques required to develop and assess estimates for computer and IT-related hardware/software acquisition;

design, integration and test, production, operations and support costs (e.g., life-cycle costs) of programs, projects, systems, and resources. Monitors and configures general purpose computers and peripherals, work stations, Local Area Networks, software operating systems, software development tools and application packages. Coordinates maintenance and upgrades to the computer hardware and software operating systems. Maintains IT security systems, firewalls, and virus protection updates; ensures contractor IT system compliance with IT Security Plan and evolving Government IT security requirements.

101 Admin Computer Systems Admin II

7 AA + Certs

Admin

Intern I (Entry Level) 0 HS

Assists with special projects and routine administrative tasks including: data entry, tracking inventory, developing and organizing documents and files, and preparing presentations.

Admin

Intern II (Mid-Level) 0

AA + Certs or HS + 2 yrs exp

Works closely with the project teams to assist with special projects and provides technical support to the teams and customer. Provides administrative support and aids in product development. May perform some technical work and will utilize baseline technical skills in IT, Computer Technology, Engineering, and/or Software design and development.

104 Admin Intern III (Senior Level) 3

AA + Certs or HS + 5 yrs exp

Provides advanced support to the project teams and customer.

May be involved in technical work to support the project’s mission including: designing, coding, and testing tools that aide subject matter experts with their daily task. Candidate may work more independently and closely with the project teams and customer. Will demonstrate strong organizational skills, time management, and project management skills.