Moonbase Test and Evaluation Facility Senior Engineer

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We are looking for a Moonbase Test and Evaluation Facility Senior Engineer (Senior Project Engineer
- Technical Project Management). This position will support the Moonbase Program by managing test and evaluation facilities and capabilities for various efforts across Moonbase with key responsibilities associated with managing our Aerospace Corporations footprint at the Texas A&M Space Institute for NASA. This is a full-time position located at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas with an onsite work model that combines 4 regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as business needs allow.

Provide and manage regular access to a large-scale, indoor, climate-controlled testing and training facility designed to replicate the lunar surface environment

Ensure facility readiness for integrated testing of Moon Base-owned and operated systems

Coordinate with facility management, stakeholders, customers, and NASA personnel to maintain operational availability

Support facility maintenance, upkeep, and continuous operational readiness

Work closely with NASA Moonbase Mission & Systems Interoperability office to execute the needs of their test and evaluation plans

Ensure the facility is meeting the needs of Moonbase M&SI as well as the needs of associated stakeholders and customer teams

Ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations, NASA requirements, and OSHA standards

Maintain a safe working environment for crew, test subjects, and support staff during all facility operations

Develop, implement, and enforce safety protocols specific to pressurized suit operations, robotic systems, and large-scale vehicle operations

Conduct regular safety briefings and ensure all personnel are trained on facility-specific hazards and emergency procedures

Monitor and mitigate risks associated with lunar simulation activities, including dust exposure, suited operations, and heavy equipment use

Maintain emergency response plans and coordinate with safety personnel for incident prevention

Accommodate realistic testing of pressurized EVA suits, rovers, landers, habitats, robotic systems, and operational procedures in representative lunar terrain

Facilitate integrated Verification & Validation (V&V) and asset V&V by providing NASA-managed test capabilities

Plan and prioritize testing through development and maintenance of test schedules. Coordinate test opportunities across stakeholder communities and ensure facility needs will meet test requirements

Ensure and help lead preparations for pressurized suit operations, surface mobility and rover operations, and integrated mission simulations

Provide leadership and coordination for test and facility readiness reviews, safety reviews, inspections, audits, and certification activities

Manage test preparation and reporting activities (pre and post) Provide appropriate facilities and infrastructure to support suited and robotic testing

Provide, manage, and operate Moon Base facility vehicles, tractors, trailers, attachments, and other equipment required for testing and facility sustainment

Oversee procurement, inventory, storage, and maintenance of facility equipment, tools, and consumable materials

Ensure all equipment meets safety standards and operational requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor of Science degree or in engineering, science, or another STEM degree

10 or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including experience managing facilities and ensuring safety

Experience leading…