Director, Engineering & Test Directorate (NASA)

About the role

NASA is seeking a Director of the Engineering and Test Directorate (E&TD) at the John C. Stennis Space Center. The Director reports to the Director of the Stennis Space Center and provides executive management, engineering expertise and execution of all propulsion programs with engine, system-level or component test requirements assigned to SSC, including systems design, analysis and modeling to support systems facilities. The position is permanent, full-time, in the Senior Executive Service, with occasional travel.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and administer the E&TD, setting objectives, plans and priorities, and preparing and defending resource requirements through the budget cycle
• Develop and manage ground propulsion systems engineering for NASA, commercial, Department of Defense and technology programs, including diagnostic testing and components and systems for next-generation propulsion
• Manage the activation, operation and maintenance of propulsion test facilities, and establish requirements for new or modified facilities
• Run applied science, technology and rocket propulsion projects within budget and schedule, and plan for the long-term viability of test facilities and the critical skills base
• Coordinate rocket propulsion activities with other agency Rocket Propulsion Test Centers and maintain technology transfer interfaces with Federal, State, university and commercial partners
• Represent the Center and Agency to engineering, public and private groups, Congress, foreign governments and the media

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, physical science, mathematics, life sciences, computer science or another science field
• Demonstrated leadership in directing organizations responsible for engineering and test functions, including cryogenic systems, data and controls systems, program/project management and test facility coordination
• Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualification (MTQ) shown in a 2-page resume; career SES appointees, those eligible for SES reinstatement or SES CDP graduates do not need to address the ECQs in the resume
• U.S. citizen or national, able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, and willing to file a financial disclosure report