Aerospace and Defense, Aircraft Maintenance, Analysis Skills, Configuration Management, Digital Certificates, Documentation, Engineering, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Federal Contracts, Federal Government, Flight Planning, Government Contracts, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Mentoring, Operational Support, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Program Planning, Project Evaluation, Project/Program Management, Quality Control, Requirements Management, Research & Development (R&D), Risk, Risk Analysis, Strategic Planning, System Test, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Technical Leadership, Technical Presentation, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Program, Testing, Willing to Travel
Overview
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.
The Operations Engineer will play a critical role in supporting research and development activities at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC). This position requires leadership capabilities to perform a full spectrum of Engineering duties and requires thorough understanding of Engineering principles.
Responsibilities
As a NASA Operations Engineer with AMERICAN SYSTEMS, you will have the opportunity to do the following:
Engineering and Integration:
- Define and manage system requirements, risk, and integration strategies.
- Support aircraft operations, modifications, maintenance planning, and troubleshooting.
- Serve as operational engineer for AFRC manned/unmanned projects, including development of autonomous aircraft technologies and flight vehicle integration procedures across NASA and partner organizations.
- Maintain aircraft configuration management (manuals, directives, TCTOs, Airworthiness Directives, Maintenance Directives).
- Prepare and manage Certificates of Authorization (COAs).
- Lead and support flight test planning, including test card development.
- Participate in and lead Operations, Mission Rule, and Systems Safety Working Groups.
- Develop procedures for assembly, installation, and integration of scientific instruments into NASA aircraft.
- Analyze project objectives, develop execution plans, and support safety reviews, including hazard documentation, FMEA, and mitigation planning.
- Review project instructions to confirm requirements, specifications, and objectives; recommend solutions to technical issues.
- Conduct and oversee system/component tests and research studies for performance improvements, development, and quality control.
- Record and analyze test procedures, results, and data; provide recommendations.
Leadership, Research, and Project Management
- Serve as technical lead and mentor for engineering teams and junior engineers.
- Drive research and development initiatives supporting NASA aerospace advancements.
- Lead Tech Briefs, risk assessments, and strategic planning for flight test programs.
- Represent the Ops Engineering branch in pre-mission deployments.
- Mentor engineers in technical specialties, systems engineering, and project management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor''s degree in STEM; Master''s degree preferred
- 5+ years of engineering experience.
- Able to work a 9/80 WORK SCHEDULE (alternating Fridays off) with core hours between 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Travel requirements: some travel is anticipated both locally and long distance by car or plane.
- Ability to work onsite daily is required.
Pay Transparency Statement
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $93,000.00/Yr. - USD $148,800/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.
EEO Statement
EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status
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American Systems Corp
Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States, with approximately 1,400 employees nationwide. Based in the Washington, DC, suburb of Chantilly, VA, the company provides systems engineering, technical and managed services to government and private sector customers. AMERICAN SYSTEMS was named “Contractor of the Year” at the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards in October, 2007.