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SummaryThe Mission Control Center Systems Branch at the Johnson Space Center is seeking a skilled Senior Computer Engineer. This position has responsibility for identification, coordination, implementation, and integration of strategic facility infrastructure initiatives supporting current and new NASA space flight programs. This effort is in support of the International Space Station, related Commercial Crew Programs, the NASA Artemis Program and other NASA programs as applicable.ResponsibilitiesEnsures that all external user organizations are notified of potential impacts to facility and computer systems operations.Helps to manage the day-to-day operation the Mission Control Center, providing status briefs to management. Leads the resolution of technical issues to ensure the facility is ready to support daily operations.Interfaces with Center Operations personnel to coordinate facility maintenance, construction and repair.Coordinates the management of facility physical security and ensures facility safety.Coordinates facility upgrades/modifications/schedules, non-standard configuration requests, waivers for the facility, Configuration Control Process, facility priorities, and facility utilization requests.Ensures upper management is informed as to major problem areas and their possible effects on the Center and Programs.Resolves issues related to anomaly reports priority.Serves as a systems expert and technical adviser/consultant to agency management, other government agencies, and the industry.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentYou must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.QualificationsIn addition to the Basic Education Requirements, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12), which has equipped you with the particular competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of the position described above.To qualify for the GS-13: Specialized experience includes performing duties such as; facilitate development of spacecraft ground systems hardware and software systems; maintenance of mission control center systems and maintenance of required resources for advanced program project development; developing and/or supporting state of the art operations of voice, command, telemetry, tracking, and video systems that support Mission Control Center human spaceflight vehicles.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 job. Please spell out all acronyms.EducationBasic Education Requirement: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major study in Aeronautical Engineering, Aeronautics, Aerospace Engineering, Architecture, Astronautical Engineering, Astronautics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Biomedical Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Ceramics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Life Science, Earth and Planetary Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Geology, Geophysics, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Mathematics (Pure or Applied), Applied Mechanics, Engineering Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Metallurgy, Meteorology, Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Engineering Physics, Oceanography, Optical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering Physics, Space Science, Structural Engineering, Welding Engineering or other appropriate physical science or engineering field. Degrees in engineering technology are not considered to be qualifying for this position. Note: Curriculum must include 30 semester hours of course work in a combination of mathematics, statistics and computer science that provided in-depth knowledge of the following: (1) theoretical foundations and practical applications of computer science, including digital computer system architecture and system software organization, the representation and transformation of information structures and the theoretical models for such representations and transformations; and (2) essential mathematical and statistical techniques. Of the 30 semester hours, 15 must be in any combination of statistics and mathematics which includes differential and integral calculus.U.S. Engineering degrees must have been awarded from a college or university school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). To find out if a degree meets this requirement, go to http://www.abet.org. Foreign Engineering degrees must be recognized by a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA), often known as accords These are non-governmental agreements among organizations that accredit academic degree programs. MRAs recognize the substantial equivalence of mature accreditation systems and programs accredited by signatory organizations within their jurisdictions. For a listing of Signatories, please visit, https://www.abet.org/global-presence/mutual-recognition-agreements/is-your-program-recognized/. Science and other related degrees must have been awarded from colleges or universities that are accredited by recognized accrediting organizations. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, go to http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. These education credentials must be deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. All degrees must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation.Official transcripts will be required at the time of selection to verify that you meet the educational requirement or substitution.Additional InformationIf you have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must:Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The USAJOBS resume asks you to identify your ICTAP eligibility; the NASA Supplemental Information asks you to identify your CTAP eligibility.Be well qualified for this position to receive consideration. See 'How You Will Be Evaluated' for NASA's definition of well qualified.Be prepared to submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP if you are selected for the position. This includes copies of your agency notice, most recent Performance Rating and most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) noting current position, grade level, and duty locationAs identical vacancies are identified, additional selections may be made.You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
