LEAD AN OPTICAL ENGINEERING TEAM IN SUPPORT OF THE

Duties

• Lead an optical engineering team in support of the integration, testing, and analysis, including performing technical work, providing technical direction to others, and performing the technical management of in-house and external parties.
• Manage requirements, integration and test planning, data analysis, technical trade evaluation, and requirement verification and validation planning.
• Test and evaluation of optical system performance for feedback to the design, alignment, integration, and test process, including the development of novel techniques and critical ground support equipment.
• Perform analysis related to system performance, including testing that bears on system-level performance.
• Identify advanced optical communication techniques and equipment. Implement the initiation of such work in-house or through outside contractors. Programmatic issues such as cost and schedule must also be taken into account.
• Technically lead a team of engineers, technicians, and contractors in the execution of these duties. As needed, serve as Task Monitor, COR, or COTR for contracts related to the task.
• Develop and evaluate research proposals from U.S. and foreign industries, governments, and academia. Initiate and/or monitor research contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements with external organizations.
• Integrate, oversee, and/or coordinate the efforts of agency personnel with those of U.S. and foreign technologists, university personnel, industry contacts, or contractors in research, development, and physical science.
• Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.