Executive Leader, Spaceflight Structural Engineering

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration seeks a Chief of the Structural Engineering Division to provide executive leadership across structures, materials, loads, and thermal protection for human spaceflight programs. This role directs design, testing, integration, and operations, and guides advanced manufacturing and certification for flight readiness.

Leading a team across multiple programs, you will shape policy, coordinate laboratories and manufacturing facilities, and ensure

Qualifications

• ECQs evidence and MTQs related to leading a large technical program.
• Resume must show executive leadership, management of complex projects.
• Experience with spacecraft structural mechanics and flight readiness.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for the Structural Engineering Division across spaces programs.
• Oversee design, analysis, testing, and certification of structural, mechanical, and thermal systems.
• Direct manufacturing, labs, testing facilities, and intercenter coordination.
• Represent division with management and agency leadership to ensure mission success.

Skills

ECQ 1 Rule of Law

ECQ 2 Driving Efficiency

ECQ 3 Merit & Competence

ECQ 4 Leading People

ECQ 5 Achieving Results

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical science

Job description

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration seeks a Chief of the Structural Engineering Division to provide executive leadership across structures, materials, loads, and thermal protection for human spaceflight programs. This role directs design, testing, integration, and operations, and guides advanced manufacturing and certification for flight readiness.

Leading a team across multiple programs, you will shape policy, coordinate laboratories and manufacturing facilities, and ensure