EVALUATES AND CERTIFIES ALL GROUND RELATED HARDWAR

Duties

• Evaluates and certifies all ground related hardware/software and/or Launch Vehicle hardware/software that affect crew safety, mission risk, and flight readiness as it pertains to CCP’s Launch Vehicle or Ground Mission Operations (GMO) requirements.
• Provides insight regarding the commercial providers’ compliance to NASA standards and requirements, and technical expertise in the formulation of engineering policies and procedures.
• Integrates large multi-center technical teams, of government and commercial partners from a diverse set of engineering disciplines who make critical decisions that affect flight safety.
• Collaborates with the CCP Spacecraft, Launch Vehicle/Ground and Mission Operations, and Integrated Performance Lead Engineers on integrated technical issues and flight readiness.
• Provides direct support to the Commercial Crew Program Chief Engineer. Interacts directly with the Commercial Crew Program Manager, and high-ranking officials internally, and externally, to NASA.
• Determines the disposition and provides recommendations to the Engineering Review Board on critical risk acceptance for flight readiness and crew safety.
• Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champions NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity and teamwork.