Nasa Internships 2023 – VERITAS Mission Design Manager In Texas City

Job Description:

New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That’s our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers—literally. We build upon ideas that have guided generations, then share our discoveries to inspire generations to come. Your mission—your opportunity—is to seek out the answers that bring us one step closer. If you’re driven to discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a lifetime and beyond, you’re ready for JPL.

Job Responsibilities:

• Previous JPL technical team leadership experience.
• Previous participation in project and peer reviews.
• Recognized expert in Mission Design and Navigation.
• Ability to interact with other senior project leadership in the development and implementation of complex and broad reaching solutions to key and driving aspects within the project.
• Demonstrated experience in staff/budget planning and cost/schedule management.
• Multidisciplinary and in-depth expertise used in the application and development of principles, theories, and concepts in Mission Design and Navigation.
• Knowledge of Laboratory policies and procedures (including JPL Flight Project Practices and Design Principles), NASA policies and procedures, and government regulations across a range of applications related to Mission Design and Navigation.

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline with a minimum of 9 years of related experience; Master’s degree in similar discipline with a minimum of 7 years of related experience; or PhD in similar discipline with a minimum of 5 years related experience.
• Wide-ranging experience and advanced knowledge in Mission Design and Navigation.
• Demonstrated experience developing, and implementing Mission Design and Navigation systems.
• Demonstrated ability to present technical results to a broad range of audiences.
• Experience interfacing with Project Management and Lead Engineers (e.g., Project Manager, Mission System Manager, Project Chief Engineer, Project System Engineer, Flight System Engineer, and Flight System Phase Leads).
• Experience interfacing with other project and spacecraft teams both internal and external to JPL (e.g., Spacecraft Team, Attitude Control System Team, Sequence Team, Launch Vehicle Provider).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.