Personnel Qualifications_draft_8.26.docx

Personnel Qualifications

(DRAFT)

SPAce & Spacecraft Systems DEsign II (SPADE II)

Personnel Qualifications The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) established a representative matrix of the labor categories and skills to which the contractor shall propose. Any required resumes shall use the same labor category headings to relate the experience of the candidates to the standards set forth below. If the contractor uses a labor category terminology other than that used in this provision, the contractor must provide a matrix clearly relating their proposed labor categories to those in the provision. Detailed security requirements are delineated in the issued DD 254s relevant to this contract. (Ref SOW Section 4.1). The qualifications required for each of the labor categories including experience levels and any degree equivalents are as follows:

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Project Manager Level IV KEY

Position Requirements

Position Descriptions Shall serve as point of contact with the customer for matters concerning technical progress, problems, program performance, schedule, cost, resources, and other program related activities.

Shall assure effective performance of program tasks.

Shall plan and direct the development of structures and electro-mechanical devices for spaceflight use. Shall have hardware experience in the design, development, and implementation of aerospace systems. Shall be knowledgeable of launch vehicles and launch vehicle requirements.

Shall monitor day-to-day activities of all on-site work.

Shall provide work assignments, prioritization of the work, and supervision of all on-site employees. Shall ensure management of thermal testing logistics and all other work described in the SOW.

Shall resolve conflicts, participate in meetings and discussions with customer, project leads and employees Shall read, interpret, and review drawings and specifications.

Systems Engineer Level IV KEY

Shall be familiar with launch/operational/mission facilities of various government centers, e.g. Navy - Blossom Point, Air Force - Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg, NASA - Wallops Island, Johnson Space Center and Deep Space Network.

Shall provide system-wide management of spacecraft programs, including conceptualization, design, development, manufacturing, test, launch, operation, demonstration, documentation.

Shall provide leadership in management/systems engineering for hardware development and/or maintenance for space missions.

Shall provide leadership of management/systems engineering of the writing and editing of aerospace specifications Shall manage mission operations, and demonstration activities for real-time experimental spacecraft.

Shall manage use of launch/operational/mission facilities of various government centers, e.g. Navy - Blossom Point, Air Force - Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg, NASA - Wallops Island, Johnson Space Center and Deep Space Network.

Shall lead using project management techniques toward planning and scheduling activities for aerospace system development.

Shall manage aerospace scientific and engineering data reduction.

Shall expertly use standard application programs for personal computers to produce presentations and system level documentation.

Shall communicate effectively in oral presentations in front of managers and sponsors and write clear thorough documentation based on work performed

Aerospace Engineer Level IV KEY

Shall conceptualize, design, analyze, and test aerospace system configuration and launch options to meet mission requirements.

Shall conduct aerospace system configuration trade studies to determine the type of configuration that best meets the requirements of individual subsystems (e.g., propulsion, RF, attitude control, power, and payload).

Shall perform thermal and dynamic analyses of spacecraft mechanisms. Shall design, test, and simulate spacecraft models and prototypes.

Shall design, develop, and test prototype hardware in new technical areas such as energy conversion and transportation.

Shall define program level requirements.

Shall verify that program requirements are completed Shall communicate effectively in oral presentations in front of managers and sponsors and write clear thorough documentation based on work performed

Missile Systems Engineer Level IV KEY

Previous experience working with NAVAIR (NAWCWD, PMA-242, or PMA-259) or NAVSEA (PEO IWS) is advantageous

Position Descriptions Shall lead the design, development, and analysis of advanced missile and hypersonic systems.

Shall have experience with detailed analysis of hypersonic systems, including aerodynamics, aerothermal effects, materials, and structural loads.

Shall develop and utilize high-fidelity models and simulations to predict and evaluate system performance.

Shall plan, execute, and analyze ground and flight tests to verify and validate system performance.

Shall have proficiency with industry-standard modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB, ANSYS, NASTRAN, and trajectory simulation software (e.g., OTIS, POST).

Shall conduct configuration trade studies to determine the type of configuration that best meets the requirements of individual subsystems (e.g., propulsion, RF, attitude control, power, and payload).

Shall design, develop, and test prototype missile and hypersonic hardware.

Shall define program level requirements.

Shall verify that program requirements are completed.

Shall derive Technical Performance Metrics (Budgets and KPPS) to specify and monitor development of missile or hypersonic vehicles. This includes airworthiness, navigation, control and stability metrics.

Shall work with aerodynamicists to specify design reference missions to be used to evaluate and asses hypersonic vehicle's performance and guide its design.

Shall work with Intelligence Community experts to assess missile or hypersonic systems capabilities compared to adversary capabilities and adjust requirements as needed to assure overmatch.

Shall communicate effectively in oral presentations in front of managers and sponsors and write clear thorough documentation based on work performed.

Mechanical Engineer Level IV

Shall provide engineering support in the area of fluid flow, structures, testing, thermal control, and mechanical devices.

Shall design and analyze the fabrication and testing of aerospace hardware.

Shall resolve technical problems as they arise, provide engineering solutions based on calculations and test, and interface with the many complex technical disciplines, such as thermal, electrical, and structural to satisfy spacecraft level objectives.

Shall analyze and design assemblies involving temperatures ranging from that of liquid helium to substantially above ambient temperature.

Shall perform a variety of fluid flow analysis from simple pipe flow to plume analysis.

Shall plan and conduct tasks requiring considerable judgment in the evaluation and modification of mechanical engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.

Shall perform design, development, test, and evaluation of mechanical and electro-mechanical components and subassemblies deployed on space system platforms.

Shall perform design, development and testing of prototype hardware in new technical areas such as energy conversion and transportation.

Shall plan and conduct modal analyses of structural components and systems using advanced digital signal processing equipment.

Shall perform analysis to research mechanics of materials, metal fatigue, thermal control, liquid propellant systems, electric propulsion systems, and structural design of aerospace and space hardware as required by specific task assignment.

Shall use appropriate computer programs required for his or her area of expertise.

Shall communicate effectively in oral presentations in front of managers and sponsors and write clear thorough documentation based on work performed

Mechanical Engineer Level II

Shall provide engineering support in the area of fluid flow, structures, testing, thermal control, and mechanical devices.

Shall design, analyze, and support the fabrication and testing of aerospace hardware.

Shall design and analyze assemblies involving temperatures ranging from that of liquid helium to substantially above ambient temperature.

Shall perform design, development, test, and evaluation of mechanical and electro-mechanical components and subassemblies deployed on space system platforms.

Shall use appropriate computer programs required for his or her area of expertise.

Electrical Engineer Level II

Shall conceptualize, design, analyze, and test flight electronic systems including but not limited to card design and manufacture, software, electrical ground systems, spacecraft radio frequency systems and harness design.

Shall perform electrical analyses of spacecraft electronics.

Shall design, test, and simulate models and prototypes of the electrical subsystem. Shall design aerospace electrical packaging.

Shall use computer aided modeling and analysis of electrical circuits.

Shall communicate effectively in oral presentations in front of managers and sponsors and write clear thorough documentation based on work performed Shall design, develop and test a variety of spacecraft radio frequency systems.

Design Engineer Level IV

Target of 5 years in reading and producing drawings that satisfy the requirements of DOD-STD- 100 and ANSI Y14.5M toward design of aerospace system hardware and ground support equipment

Shall prepare design drawings for development of aerospace products using specifications and sketches to solve mechanical and fabrication problems.

Shall prepare clear, complete, and accurate working drawings from sketches and/or notes for manufacturing purposes according to specified dimensions.

Shall make final sketches of proposed drawings, checking dimension of parts, materials to be used, relation of one part to another, and the relation of various parts to whole structures.

Shall make adjustments or change as necessary.

Shall be familiar with NASA/MIL specifications and procedures.

Shall read and produce drawings satisfying the requirements of DOD-STD-100 and ANSI Y14.5M.

Structural Dynamics Engineer Level IV KEY

Shall provide engineering support in the area of Structural Dynamics caused by vehicle loads.

Shall design and analyze mechanical structures for stresses caused by vibration, shock and thermal loads. Shall prepare models for submission to the launch vehicle contractor for coupled loads analysis.

Shall provide expertise while performing vibration and shock testing. Shall provide expertise while reviewing vibration and shock test data.

Shall resolve technical problems as they arise, provide engineering solutions based on calculations and test, and interface with the many complex technical disciplines, such as thermal, electrical, and structural to satisfy spacecraft level objectives.

Shall analyze and design assemblies involving temperatures ranging from that of liquid helium to substantially above ambient temperature.

Shall plan and conduct modal analyses of structural components and systems using advanced digital signal processing equipment.

Shall perform analysis for mechanics of materials, metal fatigue, and structural design of aerospace and space hardware as required by specific task assignment.

Shall use appropriate computer programs required for his or her area of expertise.

Shall communicate effectively in oral presentations in front of managers and sponsors and write clear thorough documentation based on work performed

Structural Dynamics Engineer Level II

Shall provide engineering support in the area of Structural Dynamics caused by vehicle loads.

Shall design and analyze mechanical structures for stresses caused by vibration, shock and thermal loads. Shall prepare models for submission to the launch vehicle contractor for coupled loads analysis.

Shall analyze and design assemblies involving temperatures ranging from that of liquid helium to substantially above ambient temperature.

Shall perform analysis for mechanics of materials, metal fatigue, and structural design of aerospace and space hardware as required by specific task assignment.

Structural Analysis Engineer Level IV KEY

Shall perform detailed stress analyses on the vehicle system and related structures.

Shall design and analyze mechanical structures for stresses caused by integration, launch, operations, handling, and support structures.

Shall assure proper load paths have been developed to support an assembly.

Shall resolve technical problems as they arise, provide engineering solutions based on calculations and test, and interface with the many complex technical disciplines, such as thermal, electrical, and structural to satisfy spacecraft level objectives.

Shall analyze and design assemblies involving temperatures ranging from that of liquid helium to substantially above ambient temperature.

Shall plan and conduct modal analyses of structural components and systems using advanced digital signal processing equipment.

Shall perform analysis for mechanics of materials, metal fatigue, and structural design of aerospace and space hardware as required by specific task assignment.

Shall use appropriate computer programs required for his or her area of expertise.

Shall communicate effectively in oral presentations in front of managers and sponsors and write clear thorough documentation based on work performed

Structural Analysis Engineer Level II

Shall perform detailed stress analyses on the vehicle system and related structures.

Shall design and analyze mechanical structures for stresses caused by integration, launch, operations, handling, and support structures.

Shall assure proper load paths have been developed to support an assembly.

Shall analyze and design assemblies involving temperatures ranging from that of liquid helium to substantially above ambient temperature.

Shall perform analysis for mechanics of materials, metal fatigue, and structural design of aerospace and space hardware as required by specific task assignment.

Electro-Mechanical Engineer Level III

Shall design electro-mechanical systems for satellites, launch vehicles, or hypersonic systems.

Shall plan, design, and perform trade studies and of electro-mechanical devices and systems for operational spacecraft.

Shall provide expertise towards integration and testing of electro-mechanical systems. Shall write and edit aerospace technical specifications.

Shall develop interface control documents (ICDs) between avionics, structures, and propulsion systems.

Thermal Control Systems Engineer Level IV

Target of 7 years in aerospace design and development engineering

Shall develop thermal design requirements and verification plans.

Shall provide thermal design, development, and test engineering expertise for a variety of spacecraft, launch vehicle, and hypersonic systems.

Shall develop design trades, fabrication plans, and test procedures for spacecraft and launch vehicle thermal control systems.

Shall direct, manage, and perform environmental testing and qualification of aerospace thermal control systems.

Shall perform modeling and analysis of thermal systems using Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT, and FloCAD.

Shall write and edit technical specifications, ICDs, test plans, test procedures, and test reports.

Shall use appropriate computer programs required for his or her area of expertise.

Shall expertly use standard application programs for personal computers to perform analysis, compose briefings and author documentation.

Shall communicate effectively in oral presentations in front of managers and sponsors and write clear thorough documentation based on work performed

Propulsion Engineer Level IV

Shall provide design and development engineering expertise for a variety of spacecraft reaction control and propulsion systems.

Provide design, development and test support for a variety of spacecraft reaction control and propulsion systems.

Shall provide recommendations to environmental testing and qualification of reaction control systems including: a) random vibration, b) acoustic testing, c) shock testing, d) temperature cycling, and d) extreme temperature.

Shall assess safety of reaction control systems.

Shall compose, present and defend the safety program associated with the use of reaction control systems at the U.S. launch site.

Shall write and edit aerospace technical specifications.

Shall comply with military safety regulations, at a minimum AFSPCMAN 91-710 and 91-711.

Shall provide mathematical controls analysis and performance assessment of position determination, attitude determination, and control systems for ground, airborne, and spacecraft control systems.

Shall provide expertise to the Flight Operations Team assisting in Attitude Determination, Control System Configuration, and Anomaly Resolution.

Shall perform stability analysis and parametric sensitivity studies on control systems, using computer programs developed in conjunction with the Spacecraft Engineering Department, and provide written reports documenting work and analysis.

Shall provide orbit dynamics/trajectory analysis expertise for a variety of space missions.

Shall be familiar with standard software programs for the analysis and prediction of orbits and trajectories. Shall perform scientific computer programming.

Shall perform encounter planning for aerospace systems.

Shall communicate effectively in oral presentations in front of managers and sponsors and write clear thorough documentation based on work performed

Propulsion Engineer Level II

Shall provide design and development engineering expertise for a variety of spacecraft reaction control and propulsion systems.

Shall support propulsion system testing by assisting with test setup, instrumentation integration, and configuration of propulsion test stands.

Shall execute propulsion tests by following approved procedures, monitoring engine and facility parameters, and supporting safe test operations.

Shall collect and analyze propulsion test data to evaluate engine performance metrics such as thrust, chamber pressure, flow rates, and specific impulse.

Shall document test activities and results by maintaining test logs and generating reports summarizing performance, anomalies, and observations.

Shall collaborate with engineering and technician teams to troubleshoot test issues, inspect hardware post-test, and support iterative propulsion system development.

Shall build and maintain test infrastructure including vacuum facilities, power and water infrastructure, and diagnostics.

Shall comply with military safety regulations, at a minimum AFSPCMAN 91-710 and 91-711.

Shall be familiar with standard software programs for the analysis and prediction of orbits and trajectories.

Assembly Technician Level IV KEY

Shall assemble qualification hardware, flight hardware, and test equipment.

Shall use appropriate facilities in the development and testing of space hardware and systems.

Shall assist engineers and analysts during spacecraft test, integration, and launch activities providing feedback based on knowledge and experience in assembling flight hardware.

Shall fabricate and assemble test fixtures and space system structures, mechanisms, and subassemblies from engineering drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions.

Shall read and interpret drawings and blueprints.

Shall operate power and hand tools utilized in the aerospace environment.

Shall plan, process, and assemble hardware from blueprints, procedures, and verbal instructions. Shall provide expertise to Journeyman Assembly Technicians.

Assembly Technician Level II

Shall assist engineers and analysts during spacecraft test, integration, and launch activities.

Shall fabricate and assemble test fixtures and space system structures, mechanisms, and subassemblies from engineering drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions.

Shall read and interpret drawings and blueprints.

Shall operate power and hand tools utilized in the aerospace environment.

Shall process and assemble hardware from blueprints, procedures, and verbal instructions.

Harness Assembly Technician Level IV

Target of 10 years in aerospace design, development engineering, and harness subsystems Experience Equivalent: Bachelor's degree in a scientific, mathematics, or engineering discipline & 7 years’ experience in design and/or fabrication experience in harness subsystems

Shall provide harness fabrication expertise for a variety of spacecraft or spacecraft systems. Shall design and fabricate multi-subsystem flight harnesses.

Shall provide expertise toward environmental testing and qualification of aerospace electrical products Shall write and edit aerospace technical specifications Shall maintain a current NASA certification in Crimp, Cable & Harness (NASA-STD-8739 .4).

Quality/Mission Assurance Engineer Level IV

Target of 7 years in aerospace design, development, and engineering with spacecraft subsystems

Shall provide quality assurance engineering expertise for a variety of spacecraft or spacecraft components.

Shall execute quality assurance program plans and policies that guide the development of spacecraft flight hardware.

Shall provide mission assurance processes to ensure reliability and function of system components Shall tailor and streamline quality assurance requirements to a particular aerospace hardware platform.

Shall perform tests and inspections throughout the life-cycle of systems to ensure quality products are delivered. Shall monitor space and ground subsystem design, development, and test.

Shall execute quality assurance program plans and policies that guide the development of spacecraft flight hardware. Shall tailor and streamline quality assurance requirements to a particular aerospace hardware platform.

Shall expertly prepare briefs and documentation using standard application programs for personal computers.

Shall communicate effectively in oral presentations in front of managers and sponsors and write clear thorough documentation based on work performed

Quality Assurance Specialist Level IV

Shall inspect flight hardware, flight ground equipment, spares, and engineering units for compliance with the requirements of the applicable documents that are specified in the individual task assignment.

Shall verify that hardware, parts, and materials are in compliance with procurement document and engineering drawings.

Shall ensure hardware, parts, and materials are being handled and stored properly to prevent degradation and/or damage.

Shall maintain database tracking incoming and outgoing parts, equipment, and assemblies.

Shall ensure compliance with configuration control plans, and verify configuration of deliverable hardware.

Shall ensure processes pertaining to soldering, electronic welding, and stitch wire welding, structural welding, etc. are compiled with by fabricator and/or operator.

Shall perform structural, sensor, and antenna alignments using advanced optical inspection equipment.

Shall be trained to operate bridge type coordinate measure machines (CMMs) Shall have experience performing mechanical inspections with hand tools such as calipers, micrometers, gage pins, and blocks Shall document all finding and non-conformances in appropriate data bases and work with engineering to disposition findings.

Shall perform quality assurance activities as defined in the following:

· NASA-STD 8739.4 CRIMPING, INTERCONNECTING CABLES, HARNESSES, AND WIRING

· NASA-STD 8739.3 SOLDERED ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

· NASA-STD 8739.2 WORKMANSHIP STANDARD FOR SURFACE MOUNT TECHNOLOGY

· NASA-STD 8739.1 WORKMANSHIP STANDARD FOR POLYMERIC APPLICATION ON ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLIES

· IPC J-STD-001 REQUIREMENTS FOR SOLDERED ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLIES

· IPC J-STD-00 S SPACE APPLICATIONS ELECTRONIC HARDWARE ADDENDUM TO J-STD-001

Facilities Technician Level III

Target of 7 years as a facilities technician

Shall provide logistics and facilities oversight to fabrication, test, and integration tasks, specifically thermal vacuum chambers and thermal ovens.

Shall provide the facility support requirements associated with the mechanical development, assembly, testing, and integration of spaceflight structures and subassemblies.

Shall operate and maintain environmental facilities used during test activities. Shall perform light fabrication and mechanical repair tasks.

Must have knowledge in handling procedures, hand tools, and materials equipment.

Mechanical Technician Level IV

Target of 10 years as an aerospace technician including fabrication, assembly, and/or operation of Reaction Control Systems, Thermal Control Systems, and/or Vibration Test equipment.

Shall perform mechanical fabrication and assembly under the direction of the engineer in charge. Shall design and fabricate test hardware and prepare flight hardware for testing.

Shall use simple machine shop tools to fabricate fittings and jigs.

Shall operate vacuum pumps, leak detectors, and measuring equipment. Shall read mechanical schematics, log flow diagrams, and blueprints.

Shall be familiar with compressed gas handling and storage. Shall perform tasks with minimal supervision.

Shall fabricate, assemble and/or operate Reaction Control Systems, Thermal Control Systems, and/or Vibration Testing, as required per the position.

Shall work with a variety of laboratory equipment such as scales, flowmeters, pressure/vacuum gauges, temperature sensors, etc.

Mechanical Technician Level II

Shall perform mechanical fabrication and assembly under the direction of the engineer in charge. Shall fabricate test hardware and prepare flight hardware for testing.

Shall use simple machine shop tools to fabricate fittings and jigs.

Shall operate vacuum pumps, leak detectors, and measuring equipment. Shall read mechanical schematics, log flow diagrams, and blueprints.

Shall be familiar with compressed gas handling and storage.

Shall have experience in the areas of Reaction Control Systems, Thermal Control Systems, and/or Vibration Testing, as required per position.

Shall work with a variety of laboratory equipment such as scales, flowmeters, pressure/vacuum gauges, temperature sensors, etc.

Contamination Control Engineer Level IV

Target of 7 years in aerospace design, development, and engineering with spacecraft subsystems

Shall perform contamination control planning, analysis, assessment and reporting for aerospace hardware development.

Shall review policies and procedures to ensure cleanliness of hardware.

Shall provide training sessions to personnel working with hardware in a cleanroom environment.

Shall help maintain cleanroom facilities as defined in the following:

· MSFC-STD-246 STANDARD DESIGN AND OPERATIONAL CRITERIA FOR CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENTAL AREAS

· ISO 14644-1 CLEANROOMS AND ASSOCIATED CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENTS

Technical Writer Level II

Shall provide document administration for configuration control.

Shall maintain a structured database list of all drawings and documents. Shall assign control numbers to newly released engineering drawings.

Shall review and edit aerospace technical specifications and related documentation for grammar, format, and content.

Shall have thorough knowledge of grammar, quick to find misspellings, thorough knowledge of communication skills (both verbal and written), and the ability to organize and work effectively.

Computer Technical Specialist Level IV

5 years as an information technology technician

Shall provide computer installation, repair, and networking service; computer operating systems and application software installation, management, and computer information support; and direct technical assistance to computer users.

Shall evaluate individual, group, and department computer hardware and software requirements; recommend optimum computer usage and performance; install, configure, maintain, and repair computers, networks, and peripheral equipment; and provide technical and application program assistance and instruction to users.

Shall provide a thorough knowledge of operating systems and application software; and capable of performing hardware repairs at the module level.

Shall interact with respect, eye contact and communicate clearly with computer users, vendors, repair personnel, and upper level supervisors.

Cost Analyst Level II

Shall be able to conduct risk analysis and operate earned value applications.

Shall track program costs, actual versus budgeted, cost variances, and cost to completion.

Shall develop spreadsheets using mathematical formulas, macros, and the ability to link sheets within a workbook and link independent files.

Shall use in-house budgetary databases and spreadsheets for analytical purposes.

Shall use MS Excel and other spreadsheet and database programs.

Contract Administrative Specialist Level I

Shall receive and process purchase requests for items to procure through the contract.

Shall review customer requisitions for completeness, accuracy, and proper authorization.

Shall prepare, issue, and administer purchase orders in accordance with federal acquisition regulations (e.g., FAR).

Shall validate funding availability and ensure correct accounting classifications prior to purchase award.

Shall be able to interact and communicate effectively with government personnel via email, telephone, and in person.

Shall provide day to day administrative support to program managers, team leads, and contract staff.

Administrative Specialist Level II

Shall have experience with planning and scheduling software.

Shall maintain a centralized inventory of all government-owned equipment, ensuring accurate records of quantities, locations, and custodians.

Shall assign and track unique asset identifiers (e.g., barcodes, RFID tags, serial numbers) for all equipment.

Shall conduct initial receipt inspections and record new equipment into property management systems.

Shall perform routine physical inventories (e.g., annual, semi-annual, or spot checks) and reconcile discrepancies.

Shall maintain organized electronic filing systems in accordance with records management policies.

Shall provide day to day administrative support to program managers, team leads, and contract staff.