Chief Engineers (Artemis, Science, or Space Reactor Division)

The Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE) provides independent technical oversight to ensure NASA missions are safe and reliable. As Engineering Technical Authority, Chief Engineers (CEs) manage technical risks, approve key design decisions, oversee systems integration, and support mission success. CEs work closely with Program Managers to align technical execution with program goals. This announcement will be used to fill 3 vacancies at NASA Centers; see "Additional Information" for details.

This announcement will be used to fill three vacancies: Chief Engineer, Artemis; Chief Engineer, Science; and Chief Engineer, Space Reactor Division. The Chief Engineer: Serves as the Engineering Technical Authority (ETA), as delegated by the Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE), maintaining cognizance of technical decisions and standards that ensure the safe and reliable operation of systems. Coordinates multi-Center engineering efforts to support the assigned program and its associated Project Chief Engineers, ensuring technical excellence and implementation of ETA. Provides independent assessments of the safety, reliability, effectiveness, and efficiency of Agency investments and systems to ensure alignment with Agency policies and the achievement of National and Agency objectives. Reviews engineering and applicable standards as well as their application across program areas, conducting special reviews, studies, and evaluations to determine the technical quality and engineering soundness of program planning, execution, control, and management. Resolves technical and programmatic problems and issues with the program officials, referring problems and issues to the appropriate authority for adjudication when necessary. Reviews and approves waivers, deviations, and exceptions to NASA technical standards and specifications. Evaluates requests to depart from established requirements, ensuring that any changes do not compromise safety, reliability, or mission success. Identifies and recommends opportunities for major improvements through reinvention or re-engineering. Serves as the primary liaison with the Agency's Chief Engineer including programmatic representation and participation on the Agency's Engineering Management Board. Leads various Independent Program Assessment Teams, including teams with matrixed personnel to develop mission performance assessment products. Please see "Additional Information" for specifics about the positions and associated duty station locations.