VIPER Deputy Vehicle Manager

VIPER Deputy Vehicle Manager (ADV
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Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration, as NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

This role will provide hands‑on coordination and execution support for vehicle processing, integrated system testing, transportation, logistics, and ground support activities. The selected individual must bring prior experience supporting the VIPER team or comparable flight vehicle operations, with strong familiarity in clean‑room operations, inspection processes, and vehicle handling logistics. This position will require significant travel and extended periods of work at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in support of VIPER delivery activities.

• Support the Vehicle Manager in execution of vehicle processing, delivery, and post‑delivery activities.
• Coordinate and support clean‑room operations associated with vehicle integration, inspection, and handling.
• Support integrated system testing and related vehicle readiness activities.
• Provide coordination and oversight support for vehicle transportation, movement planning, and associated logistics.
• Utilize familiarity with ground support equipment (GSE) to support safe and effective vehicle handling and processing.
• Support inspection activities and ensure compliance with applicable operational and handling requirements.
• Assist with logistics planning, training, and execution associated with vehicle delivery and post‑delivery support.
• Interface with cross‑functional teams to ensure vehicle activities are properly coordinated across operations, test, logistics, and facility stakeholders.
• Travel as needed and spend significant periods of time at KSC to support delivery operations.

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and normally possess 5–10 years of related experience. License and certification may be required.
• Prior experience supporting the VIPER team or similar spacecraft/vehicle operations.
• Demonstrated experience with clean‑room operations.
• Demonstrated experience supporting integrated system testing.
• Experience with vehicle transportation, handling, inspection, and logistics coordination.
• Familiarity with ground support equipment (GSE) and its use in vehicle operations.
• Current crane operator certification is required.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively and spend significant time at Kennedy Space Center in support of VIPER delivery.
• Strong coordination, communication, and team interface skills in a high‑visibility operational environment.

• Previous hands‑on support of VIPER vehicle delivery activities.
• Experience in flight hardware processing, transportation readiness, or launch site operations.
• Familiarity with NASA or NASA‑contractor operational procedures.

• Excellent personal and professional career growth.
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable.
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch).
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
• Much, much more!

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.