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Chief Engineer, SSC

$151,661 a year
John C. Stennis Space Center
Center Full-day Full-time

Description:

Serves as the Chief Engineer for Stennis Space Center (SCC). Provides independent oversight and guidance to the Center's mission focused work. The work involves detailed engineering oversight of cryogenic and storable propellant systems, high pressure (up to 15,000 psi) systems, instrumentation and control systems, rocket engine systems, institutional facilities and systems, and safety principles and practices related to high energy chemical propulsion systems.

Requirements:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Candidates must be a recognized subject matter expert with at least 1 year of directly related experience equivalent to the GS-15 level in liquid rocket propulsion testing, test systems, and test complexes (test stands and test support infrastructure). Also experience in performing independent in-depth technical assessments to detect, analyze, and mitigate technical risks associated with the programs and projects.

Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement, or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the position. NASA strictly prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tools to draft application or assessment responses. For more information, please refer to NASA's guidance: https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, your resume must also address each of the Senior Level (SL) Evaluation Criteria listed below. Failure to address these criteria will result in your application being rated ineligible . For the full definition of the SL Evaluation Criteria please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/executiveleadership/#SL-Evaluation-Criteria . Please include your full name on all documents submitted.

SL EVALUATION CRITERIA:

1. Technical Excellence and Contributions
  1. Experience/Accomplishments
  2. Technical and Strategic Problem Solving
  3. Information Transfer
2. Corporate Cooperation and Technical Leadership Skills
Feb 26, 2026;   from: usajobs.gov

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