Enclosure_CC _FINAL_GPM-Specified_Non-Mgmt_DL_Categories_DL_Hours_and_PDs_Enclosure.pdf

(01/2016)

RFP NNG16549116R

ENCLOSURE CC

GOVERNMENT PRICING MODEL (GPM) – SPECIFIED

NON-MANAGEMENT

DIRECT LABOR CATEGORIES, DIRECT LABOR HOURS

AND POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

OMNIBUS MULTIDISCIPLINE ENGINEERING

SERVICES (OMES) II

MAY 2016

RFP NNG16549116R 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

2017]

[CY 2

2018]

[CY 3

2019]

[CY 4

2020]

[CY 5

2021]

ASSEMBLY TECH I 500 500 500 500 500

ASSEMBLY TECH II 500 500 500 500 500

ASSEMBLY TECH III 500 500 500 500 500

CAD OPERATOR 490 490 490 490 490

CHIEF ENG I 76,500 76,500 76,500 76,500 76,500

CHIEF ENG II 42,810 42,810 42,810 42,810 42,810

COMP SYS ADMIN I 382 382 382 382 382

COMP SYS ADMIN II 4,544 4,544 4,544 4,544 4,544

COMPOSITES TECH I 500 500 500 500 500

COMPOSITES TECH II 500 500 500 500 500

CONTAM/THERM COAT T I 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

CONTAM/THERM COAT T II 1429 1429 1429 1429 1429

CONTAMINATION ENG 2,429 2,429 2,429 2,429 2,429

CONTAMINATION ENG SR 766 766 766 766 766

CRYOGENIC ENG 500 500 500 500 500

CRYOGENIC ENG SR 500 500 500 500 500

CRYOGENIC ENG STAFF 500 500 500 500 500

CRYOGENIC TECHNICIAN I 500 500 500 500 500

DETECTOR ENG 500 500 500 500 500

DETECTOR ENG SR 500 500 500 500 500

DETECTOR ENG STAFF 500 500 500 500 500

DETECTOR TECH 500 500 500 500 500

EEE PARTS ENG 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

EEE PARTS ENG SR 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

EEE PARTS ENG STAFF 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

ELEC DESIGNER I 500 500 500 500 500

ELEC DESIGNER II 500 500 500 500 500

ELEC ENG 4,919 4,919 4,919 4,919 4,919

ELEC ENG JR 992 992 992 992 992

ELEC ENG PRINC 8,872 8,872 8,872 8,872 8,872

ELEC ENG SR 8,357 8,357 8,357 8,357 8,357

ELEC ENG STAFF 10,352 10,248 10,248 10,248 10,248

ELEC SYS ENG 4,440 4,440 4,440 4,440 4,440

ELEC SYS ENG STAFF 10,248 10,248 10,248 10,248 10,248

ELEC SYS ENG SR 8,357 8,357 8,357 8,357 8,357

ELEC TECH I 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000

ELEC TECH II 6,814 6,814 6,814 6,814 6,814

ELECTRO-MECH SE 2,996 2,996 2,996 2,996 2,996

ELECTRO-MECH SE SR 2,337 2,337 2,337 2,337 2,337

ELECTRO-MECH SE STAFF 5,496 5,496 5,496 5,496 5,496

FLIGHT SW ENG 4,033 4,033 4,033 4,033 4,033

FLIGHT SW ENG SR 5,804 5,804 5,804 5,804 5,804

FLIGHT SW ENG STAFF 523 523 523 523 523

GN&C ENG 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000

GN&C ENG SR 4,305 4,305 4,305 4,305 4,305

GN&C ENG STAFF 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

GROUND SYS ENG 5,596 5,596 5,596 5,596 5,596

GROUND SYS ENG SR 14,895 14,895 14,895 14,895 14,895

GROUND SYS ENG STAFF 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000

HARNESS ENG 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

Non-Management Direct Labor Categories’ Position Descriptions

Direct Labor Hours

[CY 1

2017]

[CY 2

2018]

[CY 3

2019]

[CY 4

2020]

HARNESS ENG SR 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

INSTRU MGR I 1,856 1,856 1,856 1,856 1,856

INSTRU MGR II 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

INSTRU SYS ENG 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

INSTRU SYS ENG SR 3,551 3,551 3,551 3,551 3,551

INSTRU SYS ENG STAFF 3,352 3,352 3,352 3,352 3,352

LASER COMMUNICATIONS

ENG

500 500 500 500 500

LASER COMMUNICATIONS

ENG SR

MATERIALS ENG 500 500 500 500 500

MATERIALS ENG SR 500 500 500 500 500

MECH ANALYST 466 466 466 466 466

MECH ANALYST SR 4,669 4,669 4,669 4,669 4,669

MECH ANALYST STAFF 6,161 6,161 6,161 6,161 6,161

MECH DESIGNER I 6,705 6,705 6,705 6,705 6,705

MECH DESIGNER II 13,953 13,953 13,953 13,953 13,953

MECH ENG 17,581 17,581 17,581 17,581 17,581

MECH ENG JR 1,978 1,978 1,978 1,978 1,978

MECH ENG PRINC 7,361 7,361 7,361 7,361 7,361

MECH ENG SR 15,818 15,818 15,818 15,818 15,818

MECH ENG STAFF 19,111 19,111 19,111 19,111 19,111

MECH SYS ENG 7,554 7,554 7,554 7,554 7,554

MECH SYS ENG SR 9,407 9,407 9,407 9,407 9,407

MECH SYS ENG STAFF 13,678 13,678 13,678 13,678 13,678

MECH TECH I 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

MECH TECH II 1,227 1,227 1,227 1,227 1,227

MISSION ASSUR MGR I 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

OPTICAL ENG 500 500 500 500 500

OPTICAL ENG SR 500 500 500 500 500

OPTICAL ENG STAFF 1,808 1,808 1,808 1,808 1,808

OPTICAL TECH I 707 707 707 707 707

OPTICAL TECH II 1,107 1,107 1,107 1,107 1,107

PACKAGING ENG 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

PACKAGING ENG SR 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

PACKAGING ENG STAFF 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

PROJECT I/F (PL) 25,454 25,454 25,454 25,454 25,454

PROPULSION ENG 500 500 500 500 500

PROPULSION ENG SR 500 500 500 500 500

PROPULSION ENG STAFF 500 500 500 500 500

PROPULSION TECHNICIAN 500 500 500 500 500

PWR SUBSYSTEM ENG 500 500 500 500 500

PWR SUBSYSTEM ENG SR 500 500 500 500 500

QA ENG 1,470 1,470 1,470 1,470 1,470

QA ENG SR 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230

QA ENG STAFF 4,338 4,338 4,338 4,338 4,338

QA INSPECTOR I 500 500 500 500 500

QA INSPECTOR II 500 500 500 500 500

RADIATION ENG 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

Direct Labor Hours

[CY 1

2017]

[CY 2

2018]

[CY 3

2019]

[CY 4

2020]

RADIATION ENG SR 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

RF COMM ENG 500 500 500 500 500

RF COMM ENG SR 500 500 500 500 500

SAFETY ENG 500 500 500 500 500

SAFETY ENG SR 500 500 500 500 500

SATELLITE OPS ENG 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

SATELLITE OPS ENG SR 2,683 2,683 2,683 2,683 2,683

SATELLITE OPS SPECIALIST 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

SCIENTIST I 2,567 2,567 2,567 2,567 2,567

SCIENTIST II 2,136 2,136 2,136 2,136 2,136

SW ENG 6,348 6,348 6,348 6,348 6,348

SW ENG JR 5,285 5,285 5,285 5,285 5,285

SW ENG PRINC 26,133 26,133 26,133 26,133 26,133

SW ENG SR 11,770 11,770 11,770 11,770 11,770

SW ENG STAFF 17,176 17,176 17,176 17,176 17,176

SW PROGRAMMER I 600 600 600 600 600

SW PROGRAMMER II 1,214 1,214 1,214 1,214 1,214

SW PROGRAMMER III 600 600 600 600 600

SYS ENG 27,574 27,574 27,574 27,574 27,574

SYS ENG JR 16,878 16,878 16,878 16,878 16,878

SYS ENG PRINC 81,189 81,189 81,189 81,189 81,189

SYS ENG SR 65,421 65,421 65,421 65,421 65,421

SYS ENG STAFF 42,134 42,134 42,134 42,134 42,134

TECH GROUP MGR (GL) 500 500 500 500 500

TECH SUPP SPEC I 1,361 1,361 1,361 1,361 1,361

TECH SUPP SPEC II 2,107 2,107 2,107 2,107 2,107

THERMAL BLANKET TECH 500 500 500 500 500

THERM ENG 500 500 500 500 500

THERM ENG SR 1,840 1,840 1,840 1,840 1,840

THERM ENG STAFF 5,311 5,311 5,311 5,311 5,311

CY = Calendar Year

OFFSITE GPM-Specified Non-Management

Direct Labor Hours

[CY 1

2017]

[CY 2

2018]

[CY 3

2019]

[CY 4

2020]

ASSEMBLY TECH I 266 266 266 266 266

ASSEMBLY TECH II 4,060 4,060 4,060 4,060 4,060

ASSEMBLY TECH III 2,072 2,072 2,072 2,072 2,072

CAD OPERATOR 591 591 591 591 591

CHIEF ENG I 8,627 8,627 8,627 8,627 8,627

CHIEF ENG II 13,555 13,555 13,555 13,555 13,555

COMP SYS ADMIN I 252 252 252 252 252

COMP SYS ADMIN II 1,948 1,948 1,948 1,948 1,948

COMPOSITES TECH I 500 500 500 500 500

COMPOSITES TECH II 500 500 500 500 500

CONTAM/THERM COAT T I 500 500 500 500 500

CONTAM/THERM COAT T II 500 500 500 500 500

CONTAMINATION ENG 500 500 500 500 500

CONTAMINATION ENG SR 500 500 500 500 500

CRYOGENIC ENG 500 500 500 500 500

CRYOGENIC ENG SR 500 500 500 500 500

CRYOGENIC ENG STAFF 500 500 500 500 500

CRYOGENIC TECHNICIAN I 500 500 500 500 500

DETECTOR ENG 500 500 500 500 500

DETECTOR ENG SR 500 500 500 500 500

DETECTOR ENG STAFF 500 500 500 500 500

DETECTOR TECH 500 500 500 500 500

EEE PARTS ENG 500 500 500 500 500

EEE PARTS ENG SR 500 500 500 500 500

EEE PARTS ENG STAFF 500 500 500 500 500

ELEC DESIGNER I 500 500 500 500 500

ELEC DESIGNER II 500 500 500 500 500

ELEC ENG 500 500 500 500 500

ELEC ENG JR 500 500 500 500 500

ELEC ENG PRINC 4,697 4,697 4,697 4,697 4,697

ELEC ENG SR 500 500 500 500 500

ELEC ENG STAFF 5,145 5,145 5,145 5,145 5,145

ELEC SYS ENG 1,116 1,116 1,116 1,116 1,116

ELEC SYS ENG STAFF 5,569 5,569 5,569 5,569 5,569

ELEC SYS ENG SR 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025

ELEC TECH I 500 500 500 500 500

ELEC TECH II 500 500 500 500 500

ELECTRO-MECH SE 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

ELECTRO-MECH SE SR 1,041 1,041 1,041 1,041 1,041

ELECTRO-MECH SE STAFF 500 500 500 500 500

FLIGHT SW ENG 500 500 500 500 500

FLIGHT SW ENG SR 500 500 500 500 500

FLIGHT SW ENG STAFF 1,157 1,157 1,157 1,157 1,157

GN&C ENG 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

GN&C ENG SR 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

GN&C ENG STAFF 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

GROUND SYS ENG 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

GROUND SYS ENG SR 500 500 500 500 500

GROUND SYS ENG STAFF 500 500 500 500 500

Direct Labor Hours

[CY 1

2017]

[CY 2

2018]

[CY 3

2019]

[CY 4

2020]

HARNESS ENG 500 500 500 500 500

HARNESS ENG SR 500 500 500 500 500

INSTRU MGR I 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

INSTRU MGR II 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

INSTRU SYS ENG 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

INSTRU SYS ENG SR 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

INSTRU SYS ENG STAFF 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

LASER COMMUNICATIONS

ENG

LASER COMMUNICATIONS

ENG SR

MATERIALS ENG 500 500 500 500 500

MATERIALS ENG SR 500 500 500 500 500

MECH ANALYST 451 451 451 451 451

MECH ANALYST SR 4,501 4,501 4,501 4,501 4,501

MECH ANALYST STAFF 8,323 8,323 8,323 8,323 8,323

MECH DESIGNER I 4,325 4,325 4,325 4,325 4,325

MECH DESIGNER II 10,828 10,828 10,828 10,828 10,828

MECH ENG 11,770 11,770 11,770 11,770 11,770

MECH ENG JR 1,852 1,852 1,852 1,852 1,852

MECH ENG PRINC 5,568 5,568 5,568 5,568 5,568

MECH ENG SR 6,796 6,796 6,796 6,796 6,796

MECH ENG STAFF 7,804 7,804 7,804 7,804 7,804

MECH SYS ENG 500 500 500 500 500

MECH SYS ENG SR 2,270 2,270 2,270 2,270 2,270

MECH SYS ENG STAFF 3,272 3,272 3,272 3,272 3,272

MECH TECH I 500 500 500 500 500

MECH TECH II 500 500 500 500 500

MISSION ASSUR MGR I 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

OPTICAL ENG 500 500 500 500 500

OPTICAL ENG SR 500 500 500 500 500

OPTICAL ENG STAFF 500 500 500 500 500

OPTICAL TECH I 500 500 500 500 500

OPTICAL TECH II 500 500 500 500 500

PACKAGING ENG 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

PACKAGING ENG SR 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

PACKAGING ENG STAFF 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

PROJECT I/F (PL) 3,906 3,906 3,906 3,906 3,906

PROPULSION ENG 500 500 500 500 500

PROPULSION ENG SR 500 500 500 500 500

PROPULSION ENG STAFF 500 500 500 500 500

PROPULSION TECHNICIAN 500 500 500 500 500

PWR SUBSYSTEM ENG 500 500 500 500 500

PWR SUBSYSTEM ENG SR 500 500 500 500 500

QA ENG 500 500 500 500 500

QA ENG SR 2,195 2,196 2,196 2,196 2,196

QA ENG STAFF 4,289 4,289 4,289 4,289 4,289

QA INSPECTOR I 500 500 500 500 500

QA INSPECTOR II 1,230 1,230 1,230 1,230 1,230

Direct Labor Hours

[CY 1

2017]

[CY 2

2018]

[CY 3

2019]

[CY 4

2020]

RADIATION ENG 500 500 500 500 500

RADIATION ENG SR 500 500 500 500 500

RF COMM ENG 500 500 500 500 500

RF COMM ENG SR 500 500 500 500 500

SAFETY ENG 500 500 500 500 500

SAFETY ENG SR 500 500 500 500 500

SCIENTIST I 1,037 1,037 1,037 1,037 1,037

SCIENTIST II 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

SW ENG 2,795 2,795 2,795 2,795 2,795

SW ENG JR 1,662 1,662 1,662 1,662 1,662

SW ENG PRINC 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500

SW ENG SR 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950

SW ENG STAFF 500 500 500 500 500

SW PROGRAMMER I 418 418 418 418 418

SW PROGRAMMER II 500 400 400 400 400

SW PROGRAMMER III 500 461 461 461 461

SYS ENG 1,847 1,847 1,847 1,847 1,847

SYS ENG JR 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

SYS ENG PRINC 9,008 9,008 9,008 9,008 9,008

SYS ENG SR 3,942 3,942 3,942 3,942 3,942

SYS ENG STAFF 7,042 7,042 7,042 7,042 7,042

TECH GROUP MGR (GL) 949 949 949 949 949

TECH SUPP SPEC I 500 500 500 500 500

TECH SUPP SPEC II 828 828 828 828 828

THERMAL BLANKET TECH 387 387 387 387 387

THERM ENG 1,439 1,439 1,439 1,439 1,439

THERM ENG SR 3,026 3,026 3,026 3,026 3,026

THERM ENG STAFF 4,549 4,549 4,549 4,549 4,549

MANUFACTURING SITE GPM-Specified Non-Management

Direct Labor Hours

[CY 1

2017]

[CY 2

2018]

[CY 3

2019]

[CY 4

2020]

MANUFACTURING ENG 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500

MANUFACTURING ENG SR 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500

CY = Calendar Year

Discipline Labor Category Title Min. Exp.

(yrs)

Min Edu.

Level* Position Description

Management Technical Group Manager (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.

Management 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

AETD. 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.

Systems Chief Engineer I 15 BS

Systems Chief Engineer II 25 BS

Systems Systems Engineer Junior 2 BS

Systems Systems Engineer 5 BS

Systems Systems Engineer Sr 9 BS

Systems Systems Engineer Staff 15 MS or BS +

4years exp

Systems Systems Engineer Principal 20 MS or BS +

4years exp

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.

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 assesment 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.

Systems Propulsion Engineer 2 BS

Systems Propulsion Engineer Sr 7 BS

Systems Propulsion Engineer Staff 15 MS or BS +

4years exp

Systems Ground Systems Engineer 2 BS

Systems Ground Systems Engineer Sr 7 BS

Systems Ground Systems Engineer Staff 15 MS or BS +

4years exp

Systems GN&C Engineer 2 BS

Systems GN&C Engineer Sr 7 BS

Systems GN&C Engineer Staff 15 MS or BS +

4years exp

Instrument Instrument Systems Engineer 2 BS

Instrument Instrument Systems Engineer Sr 7 BS

Instrument Instrument Systems Engineer Staff 15 MS or BS +

4years exp

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.

Knowledge and capabilites associated with propulsion systems, subsystems, and/or component testing and cryogenic fluids as they relate to conformance to design requirements, or to prototype testing for feasibility or flight performance. Includes devoloping procedures, methods, and techniques necessary to perform propulsion subsystem test; to prepare, check out, and assess test facility readiness; and to ensure the safety of the systems or hardware. Provides support in the area of cold gas propulsion for attitude control and stabilization. Designs, specifies, manages the fabrication of, and tests cryogenic, hypergolic, solid, and cold gas propulsion systems as a component of the launch vehicle and/or spacecraft delta-V propulsion systems. Responsible for requirements determination, design, fabrication, integration, test, and field support of propellants and propulsion systems used for spacecraft attitude control systems. Familiarity with ion propulsion technologies for deep space missions.

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 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.

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, 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.

22 Instrument Detector Engineer 2 BS

23 Instrument Detector Engineer Sr 7 BS

24 Instrument Detector Engineer Staff 15 MS or BS +

4years exp

25 Instrument Instrument Manager I 9 BS

26 Instrument Instrument Manager II 20 BS

27 Instrument Optical Engineer 2 BS

28 Instrument Optical Engineer Sr 7 BS

29 Instrument Optical Engineer Staff 15 MS or BS +

4years exp

30 Instrument Cryogenic Engineer 2 BS Physics or Eng.

31 Instrument Cryogenic Engineer Sr 7 BS

32 Instrument Cryogenic Engineer Staff 15 BS

33 Instrument Laser Communications Engineer 2 BS

34 Instrument Laser Communications Engineer Sr 7 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 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.

Designs, models, builds and tests optical communications systems. Develops concepts for free-space or fiber optical communications systems. Models performance of systems. Designs and builds prototypes to demonstrate optical communications, including transmitters, receivers, optical components, and amplifiers. Familiar with instrument control and telemetry; optical and RF test equipment set up and operation; laser specification, design, and operations. Able to apply subspecialty knowledge to research crystal materials and their frequencies, and design highly precise laser systems (such as those tunable and stable to a part per million with high spectral purity, with multibillion-shot lifetime) that can withstand both launch and the rigors of operation in space.

In-depth knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with aerospace cryogenic systems for use in propulsion, refrigeration and laboratory processes. Conducts research and development work on cryogenic cooling systems for spacecraft instruments. This includes conceiving, designing, and directing the testing of cryostat, helium-3, adiabatic demagnetization refridgerators (ADRs), cryogenic dewars, and dilution refrigerator systems or components. Well versed in system safety and the unique requirements for the safe and effective usage of cryogenic fluids. Perform research, development, design, analysis, test, operation and/or evaluation of cryogenic fluids storage and transfer systems for both propellant fuels and oxidizers.

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.

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.

35 Mechanical Mechanical Systems Engineer 5 BS

36 Mechanical Mechanical Systems Engineer Sr 9 BS

37 Mechanical Mechanical Systems Engineer Staff 15 MS or BS +

4years exp

38 Mechanical Mechanical Engineer Jr 0 BS

39 Mechanical Mechanical Engineer 2 BS

40 Mechanical Mechanical Engineer Sr 7 BS

41 Mechanical Mechanical Engineer Staff 15 BS

42 Mechanical Mechanical Engineer Principal 20 MS or BS +

4years exp

43 Mechanical Mechanical Analyst 2 BS

44 Mechanical Mechanical Analyst Sr 7 BS

45 Mechanical Mechanical Analyst Staff 15 BS

46 Mechanical Thermal Engineer 2 BS

47 Mechanical Thermal Engineer Sr 7 BS

48 Mechanical Thermal Engineer Staff 15 BS

49 Mechanical Packaging Engineer 2 BS

50 Mechanical Packaging Engineer Sr 7 BS

51 Mechanical Packaging Engineer Staff 15 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.

Applies general mechanical engineering principles in wide variety of applications, 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.

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.

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 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.

Demonstrated knowledge, capabilities, and practices associated with electrical component design including circuit card assembly (CCA) layout, design of mechanical housings and chasses ("black boxes"), and processes involved in in the manufacturing/assembly of this hardware. Determines conceptual box level packaging design including: overall package envelope dimensions, printed wiring board envelop dimensions, stayout zones, special placement criteria for heat-dissipating piece parts, packaging considerations for EMI/EMC, and packaging considerations for radiation shielding. Using computer design tools (SolidWorks, Pro/ENGINEER, NX, AutoCAD), develops piece part and assembly drawings for the overall package, and supports engineers in the development of assembly and integration procedures, consistent with any design constraints. Uses the mass properties developed for each component to monitor spacecraft parameters such as center of gravity, mass, and moments of inertia.

52 Mechanical Electro-Mechanical Systems Engineer 2 BS

53 Mechanical Electro-Mechanical Systems Engineer Sr 7 BS

54 Mechanical Electro-Mechanical Systems Engineer Staff 15 BS

55 Mechanical Materials Engineer 2 BS

56 Mechanical Materials Engineer Sr 7 BS

57 Mechanical Contamination Engineer 2 BS

58 Mechanical Contamination Engineer Sr 7 BS

59 Electrical Electrical Systems Engineer 5 BS

60 Electrical Electrical Systems Engineer Sr 9 BS

61 Electrical Electrical Systems Engineer Staff 15 MS or BS +

4years exp

62 Electrical Electrical Engineer Jr 0 BS

63 Electrical Electrical Engineer 2 BS

64 Electrical Electrical Engineer Sr 7 BS

65 Electrical Electrical Engineer Staff 15 MS or BS +

4years exp

66 Electrical Electrical Engineer Principal 20 MS or BS +

4years exp

Knowledge, capability, and practices associated with research into the characteristics and performance of materials and the design, development and testing of those materials within aerospace structures such as flight systems, ground support and facility systems. Includes the development of math models for assessment of material durability and response to environmental conditions and contaminants.

Includes broad knowledge of materials disciplines, including material types such as ceramics, metallics, organics, and polymers as well as tribology or surface science. Ensures the safety and success of the mission through the appropriate selection, processing, inspection, and testing of the materials employed to the operational requirement of the application. Generates and maintains materials and processes lists per the requirements of the task and issues Material Usage Agreements for Government approval, when applicable.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

67 Electrical Power Subsystem Engineer 2 BS

68 Electrical Power Subsystem Engineer Sr 7 BS

69 Electrical RF Communication Engineer 2 BS

70 Electrical RF Communication Engineer Sr 7 BS

71 Electrical Harness Engineer 2 BS

72 Electrical Harness Engineer Sr 7 BS

73 Electrical Radiation Engineer 2 BS Physics or Eng.

74 Electrical Radiation Engineer Sr 7 MS or BS +

4years exp

75 Electrical EEE Parts Engineer 2 BS

76 Electrical EEE Parts Engineer Sr 7 BS

77 Electrical EEE Parts Engineer Staff 15 BS

78 Software SW Engineer Jr 0 BS

79 Software SW Engineer 2 BS

80 Software SW Engineer Sr 7 BS

81 Software SW Engineer Staff 15 BS

82 Software SW Engineer Principal 20 BS

Establishes, maintains, and oversees implementation of a project-specific EEE Parts Control program. Procures, inspects, screens, qualifies, and stores EEE parts. Generates test specifications, screening, Non Destruction Examination (NDE) requirements, NSPARS, and parts identification list per the requirements of the applicable task assignment. Monitors GIDEP alerts for potential impact to assigned projects. Supports electrical designers and engineers in the application of EEE parts to components and assemblies. Support reliability engineers in the evaluation and analysis of EEE parts for mission life predictions, environmental impacts, and assessments. Supports thermal engineers in the derating and performance predictions of EEE parts due to temperature effects.

Strong background and knowledge of NASA GSFC Design and Manufacturing Standard for Electrical Harnesses (GSFC-733-HARN-01) and NASA Technical Standard 8739.4 Crimping, Interconnecting Cables, Harnesses and Wiring. Technical expertise includes DC and RF cable design and analysis, system interface definition, harness fabrication fixture/mockup design, specification generation, voltage drop &

RF loss analysis, test procedure generation for insulation resistance/high potential (IR/Hi-Pot) testing, EMI/EMC testing, and manufacturing support. Responsible for design, analysis and testing of electrical harnessing. Harnessing may be for flight, ground support, or testing, accounting for thermal, radiation, atomic oxygen, vacuum, and clean room environments.

Specialty knowledge and calculations of the probability of EEE component single event upset and partial or catastrophic failures due to calculated levels of radiation exposure. Conducts parts evaluation and selection based on expected radiation dose levels and durations and reliability requirements. Oversees the Electrical Technician in performance of radiation testing including determining test levels/exposure durations, reviewing and interpreting all test results, and writing test reports.

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 analyze, test, and resolve problems in space-to-ground (RF) interfaces. May require security clearance to support secure communications protocols and systems.

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.

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.

83 Software Flight SW Engineer 5 BS

84 Software Flight SW Engineer Sr 9 BS

85 Software Flight SW Engineer Staff 15 MS or BS +

4years exp

86 Software SW Programmer I 0 AA

87 Software SW Programmer II 2 AA

88 Software SW Programmer III 7 AA

89 Specialty Scientist I 2 MS or BS +

4years exp

90 Specialty Scientist II 15 MS or BS +

4years exp

91 Specialty Manufacturing Engineer 2 BS

92 Specialty Manufacturing Engineer Sr 7 BS

93 Specialty Satellite Operations Engineer 2 BS

94 Specialty Satellite Operations Engineer Sr 7 BS

95 Specialty Mission Assurance Manager I 15 BS

Knowledge, capabilities, and practices associated with the assurance of quality for all phases of the aerospace mission life-cycle including design, manufacturing, assembly, testing and operations. Performs 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 practices and standards, including NASA workmanship standards, NASA parts standards, Federal Acquisition Requirements (FAR), and NASA recommended practices for contract quality and supplier assurance. Knowledgeable of ISO 9000 and AS 9100 series of quality standards, as well as the ability to apply these standards for complex or critical items and assess quality system compliance and effectiveness in accordance with quality standards. Knowledge of inspection, auditing and surveillance methods which can range from a one-time test or inspection of a product, process, or service to periodic in-process monitoring of contract performance. Manage, and/or evaluate the results of quality functions (audits, surveys, reports, acceptance data package/test report, etc.) performed by NASA, NASA designated/delegated representatives, and/or third party certification bodies. Ability to continually improve quality through advocacy and dissemination of advanced quality tools, techniques, technology, practices, policy, procedures, and training. Performs quality data analysis and trending, to determine deficiency root cause(s), and to implement effective preventive measures.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

96 Specialty Safety Engineer 2 BS

97 Specialty Safety Engineer Sr 7 BS

98 Specialty Quality Assurance Engineer 2 BA

99 Specialty Quality Assurance Engineer Sr 7 BA

100 Specialty Quality Assurance Engineer Staff 15 BA

101 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.

102 Technician Assembly Technician I 3

HS + NASA

certs

103 Technician Assembly Technician II 10

HS + NASA

certs

104 Technician Assembly Technician III 15

HS + NASA

certs

105 Technician Mechanical Designer I 5 AA or Trade

School

106 Technician Mechanical Designer II 10 AA or Trade

School

107 Technician Mechanical Technician I 3

AA + NASA

certs

108 Technician Mechanical Technician II 8

AA + NASA

certs

109 Technician Composites Technician I 3

AA + NASA

certs

110 Technician Composites Technician II 8

AA + NASA

certs

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 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.

Knowledge of scientific, engineering and management principles for ensuring safety of missions and systems through controlled design, development, operation, and disposal. Includes ability to develop safety policies and to use analytical tools such as hazard analysis, failure modes and effects analysis, fault tree analysis, and probabilistic risk assessment. Generate technical reports of results, conclusions, and recommendations to support risk-informed decision-making. Develop safety performance measures and apply criteria and techniques such as safety audits, assessments, inspections, trend analysis, precursor analysis, and sampling to monitor safety performance and to identify and eliminate/mitigate hazards and achieve an acceptable level of risk, within the constraints of operational effectiveness and suitability, time, and cost throughout all phases of the system (mission) life cycle.

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