Define and manage system requirements, risk, and integration strategies.
Support aircraft operations, modifications, maintenance planning, and troubleshooting.
Serve as operational engineer for AFRC manned/unmanned projects, including development of autonomous aircraft technologies and flight vehicle integration procedures across NASA and partner organizations.
Maintain aircraft configuration management (manuals, directives, TCTOs, Airworthiness Directives, Maintenance Directives).
Prepare and manage Certificates of Authorization (COAs).
Lead and support flight test planning, including test card development.
Participate in and lead Operations, Mission Rule, and Systems Safety Working Groups.
Develop procedures for assembly, installation, and integration of scientific instruments into NASA aircraft.
Analyze project objectives, develop execution plans, and support safety reviews, including hazard documentation, FMEA, and mitigation planning.
Conduct and oversee system/component tests and research studies for performance improvements, development, and quality control.

Bachelor's degree in STEM; Master's degree preferred
7+ years of engineering experience
Able to work a 9/80 WORK SCHEDULE (alternating Fridays off) with core hours between 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Travel requirements: some travel is anticipated both locally and long distance by car or plane.
Ability to work onsite daily is required.

Operations Engineer

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