NASA Operations Engineer (Journeyman)

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is on the hunt for a Journeyman-level Operations Engineer with experience in flight testing of military and/or civil aircraft systems to join our team supporting the NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) at Edwards AFB, CA.

**This is a pipeline requisition designed to collect resumes for potential upcoming work at AMERICAN SYSTEMS and does not represent a current opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted when an opening/funding becomes available**

As a Journeyman-level Operations Engineer you will:

• Apply your knowledge of Operations Engineering to the specific technical tasks at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC).
• Work with a team of driven, supportive and highly skilled professionals.
• Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan!
• Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan.

Responsibilities of a Journeyman-level Operations Engineer:

• Ensure airworthiness of aircraft and its systems where NASA AFRC has responsibility
• Prepare documentation for procurement, Statement of Work, definition of spares, and Peripheral product documentation
• Conduct periodic work schedule meetings with engineering and flight operations personnel
• Develop or assist in the development of flight vehicle and UAS documentation
• Evaluate operational changes and modifications to ensure changes are consistent with operational capability
• Participate in the system safety process and implementing mitigations to assure airworthiness and mission success
• Perform airworthiness tests and analysis directed by Project or Flight Operations Directorate
• Perform and/or support briefings, preliminary and critical design reviews, peer reviews, and airworthiness processes
• Develop, review, and implement test plans, test procedures, and checklists to facilitate aircraft operations
• Monitor mission performance during test flights, and maintain records
• Maintain Aircraft Configuration management
• Support NASA aircraft safety processes and follow safe practices and rules contained in the Safety and Health plan
• Report status to Senior Technical Lead and/or Task Focal Point
• Prepare and manage Certificate of Authorization (COAs)
• Perform airspace coordination within restricted airspace and National Airspace
• Participate in Operations Working Groups (OWGs), Mission Rule Working Groups (MRWGs), Systems Safety Working Groups (SSWGs)
• Perform work in accordance with NASA ISO AS9100 procedures and applicable regulatory requirements

NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES A 9/80 WORK SCHEDULE (alternating Fridays off); core hours are between 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• Bachelors in STEM degree with 0-5 years of experience OR
  
  
  
  • Masters with 0-3 years' experience
  
  
  
  
• Travel requirements - some travel is anticipated both locally and long distance by car or plane
• Telework: The ability to work onsite daily is required and part-time telework is approved based on project needs
• Applicants with clearances with be given preference

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

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Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs, and innovation we deliver excellence every day!

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