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Summary The Chief Engineer (CE) for Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) Program provides engineering expertise, Engineering Technical Authority (ETA), and technical advice to Agency management regarding launch systems development and launch vehicle/spacecraft processing for Artemis launch systems and spacecraft, including Space Launch System (SLS), Orion, and launch systems/infrastructure unique to other Government users and commercial launch providers as they pertain to the exploration grounds systems. Responsibilities The Chief Engineer (CE) for the Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) Program reports to KSC's Engineering Director. The Chief Engineer, Exploration Ground Systems: Defines operational requirements and researches, develops, performs analyses of, integrates, and evaluates aerospace and aeronautical flight systems, vehicles, payloads, and ground support systems as a part of the development of some or all aspects of flight systems or projects. Directs the technical activities within the Engineering organization and supporting stakeholders. The EGS CE integrates the activities of Artemis ground systems development and operational input to design of flight systems, including Orion and the Space Launch System, as well as activities with contractors performing engineering, development, and operations at KSC. Responsible for the technical excellence and implementation of ETA that utilizes Agency-wide engineering capability to address Artemis ground processing issues. Leads the EGS engineering team comprised of civil servants and contractors (system managers, subsystem managers, system engineers, project engineers, software developers, and analysts) in the generation of options and balanced technical recommendations to resolve technical issues and brings them forward to management for resolution. Communicates/elevates issues and resolution plans to Engineering Directorate management, NASA Office of the Chief Engineer, and EGS Program Management. Leads and manages multi-discipline technical teams to resolve complex technical problems, implements the ETA process formal dissents are heard and properly addressed in accordance with Agency guidelines and the KSC Technical Authority Implementation Plan. Serves as the Engineering Directorate technical representative to the EGS Program, responsible for defining Artemis operational ground requirements, performing analyses, integrating, and evaluating flight systems, vehicles, payloads, and ground support systems to ensure EGS readiness for Artemis (EGS, SLS, and Orion) ground operations, launch, and post launch activities. Responsible for evaluating technical issues and requirements and for providing the optimal technical solutions or alternatives for to meet Artemis milestones and Agency goals. Serves as a member of the KSC Senior Management Team. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Candidates must be a recognized subject matter expert with at least 1 year of directly related experience equivalent to the GS-15 level in technical engineering management that includes the design and development of human-rated space flight projects and ground operations. Also experience in performing independent in-depth technical assessments, analyses, and producing technical engineering solutions. 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 position. NASA strictly prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tools to draft application or assessment responses. For more information, please refer to NASA's guidance: https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, your resume must also address each of the Senior Level (SL) Evaluation Criteria listed below. Failure to address these criteria will result in your application being rated ineligible. For the full definition of the SL Evaluation Criteria please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/executiveleadership/. Please include your full name on all documents submitted. SL EVALUATION CRITERIA: 1. Technical Excellence and Contributions Experience/Accomplishments Technical and Strategic Problem Solving Information Transfer 2. Corporate Cooperation and Technical Leadership Skills Education A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major study in engineering, physical science, mathematics, life sciences, computer science, or other field of science. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION: 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, click here. Additional Information