NASA Engineering and Safety Center SME

Job Description:

The NASA Engineering and Safety Center (NESC) provides independent, value-added testing, analysis, and assessments of NASA’s highest-risk programs and projects to enhance safety, reduce technical risk, and support mission success. Established in response to the findings of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board, the NESC was created to ensure the availability of independent Agency expertise for the objective evaluation of critical technical issues. To fulfill this mission, the NESC maintains a diverse and highly skilled workforce, fosters strong engagement across NASA Centers and major programs, responds rapidly to requests for technical assistance, and operates with a high degree of independence to deliver unbiased assessments and recommendations.

Subject Matter Expert (SME):

The qualified candidates will provide technical subject matter expertise to the NESC Technical Discipline support of technical assessments, technical support activities, investigations, special analysis, and consultations, as required.    

Responsibilities:

• Participate in kickoff, recurring, or routine assessment or support task meetings in person or via teleconferencing
• Deliver written and verbal expert opinion, findings, comments, or opposing viewpoints across disciplines

• Perform evaluations, technical peer reviews, and analysis of discipline-related documentation

• Contribute to, and deliver, written drafts of technical reports
• Participate in the weekly NESC Review Boards (NRBs)

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 15 years of experience; or a Master’s degree and 15 years of experience; or a Doctoral Degree and with a minimum of 10 years in a identified technical discipline.

• US citizenship or Permanent Residence.