As the Kennedy Ground Controls System (KGCS) Integration Lead for the Ground Controls Branch you will be responsible for overseeing, integrating, and leading all KGCS design and operations efforts, management of subsystem surveillance activities and verification of subsystem performance requirements across all subsystems that interface with KGCS. You will manage all subsystem testing activities and coordinate communication and integration support across multiple projects and organizations.

Duties

Provide guidance and direction for all design, development, maintenance, and operation activities concerning both hardware and software elements for the Kennedy Ground Control System (KGCS) and serve as surveillance lead for the subsystem. Provide authoritative technical advice and direction during the decision and consultation process when dealing with variables and unknowns affecting planning, integration, coordination, and critical management of the Kennedy Ground Control System. Resolve critical problems that arise requiring coordination with other KSC elements and outside organizations concerning Kennedy Ground Control System (KGCS) testing, validation, operation and maintenance (O and M), and KGCS system interfaces. Manage operational support for the KGCS subsystem, creation of test procedures, analysis and reporting of test results, definition of system requirements, documentation of requirements, and the verification and validation of KGCS system designs. Present and articulate Kennedy Ground Control System (KGCS) engineering position to EGS, SLS, and MPCV Cross-Program Boards, PRT’s and technical forums. Review and analyze existing KGCS system designs in order to initiate redesign or modifications to improve operation effectiveness and reparability of hardware. Manage the application of unique or leading-edge technology into the subsystem. Serve as the KGCS system expert for console operations of the Launch Control Center in support of field operations including an understanding of each subsystem’s Launch Commit Criteria (LCC) and how they interact and affect KGCS. Complete understanding of the Kennedy Design and Data Management System (KDDMS) and knowledge of the Solumina and Maximo systems used to document testing and troubleshooting activities. Thorough understanding of KSC standards for design of EGSE. Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

Requirements

• Current Federal employees must meet qualifications, time in grade, and 90 days after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Qualifications

In addition to the Basic Education Requirement (in the Education section below), to qualify for this position you must meet the requirements below and have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, which has equipped you with the particular competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of the position described above. NASA utilizes OPM-approved qualification and rating requirements specific for Aerospace Technology (AST) positions which recognizes NASA's unique aerospace work. The specific qualifications and minimum education requirements are further described below and within the education section of the job announcement. To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Leading the modifications, testing, sustaining and operation of the Kennedy Ground Control System (KGCS) and all its subsystem interfaces by designing, configuring, operating, and maintaining the KGCS subsystem; Presenting system performance issues, requirement concerns, testing and support status, project status, and team resource assessments; Leading a team in the development of test algorithms and formulate solutions uniquely appropriate for subsystems which interface to the Kennedy Ground Control System (KGCS). Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.

Education

Basic Education Requirement: You must have successfully completed a bachelor's degree with a major in one of the following:
a) Engineering from a college or university that has ABET accredited engineering programs
b) Physical Science, Mathematics, Life Science or other field of Science
c) Computer Science that included 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of course work in any combination of mathematics, statistics and computer science with at least half of those hours in mathematics and statistics courses that included differential and integral calculus.

If you did not complete a qualifying bachelor's degree, you may be eligible if you have obtained a graduate degree in an AST qualifying field, as listed above.

Degrees in engineering technology are not considered qualifying for this position.

Engineering degrees earned within the United States: Engineering degrees earned within the United States must be from a college or university that has at least one ABET accredited engineering program. To find out if a school has at least one ABET accredited program, please visit http://www.abet.org.

Engineering degrees earned outside the United States: Engineering degrees earned outside the United States must be recognized by a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA), often known as accords. These are non-governmental agreements among organizations that accredit academic degree programs. MRAs recognize the substantial equivalence of mature accreditation systems and programs accredited by signatory organizations within their jurisdictions. For a listing of Signatories, please visit, https://www.abet.org/global-presence/mutual-recognition-agreements/is-your-program-recognized/.

Science and other related degrees earned within the United States: Science and other related degrees must have been awarded from colleges or universities that are accredited by recognized accrediting organizations. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, go to http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

Science and other related degrees earned outside the United States: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. These education credentials must be deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

All degrees must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation.

Contacts

• Address Kennedy Space Center Space Commerce Way Titusville, FL 32899 US
• Name: NASA Shared Services Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-677-2123
• Email: [email protected]