We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day.

The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.

The Command & Control Team is responsible for designing, building, and testing the software, hardware, and networking systems that will be used to launch the next generation rocket (Space Launch System) for NASA.

Responsibilities

Selected candidate will serve as Manager to the Command & Control Software Tools group. This interdisciplinary software group is responsible for various software systems and infrastructure critical to the successful development, test, operation, and management of the Spaceport Command and Control System (SCCS).

Work activities include, but are not limited to:

·Provide overall leadership to the various teams within the C&C Software Tools group

·Responsible for planning, organizing, leading, and controlling allocated resources in support of development activities

·Resolve conflicts and drive issue resolution for assigned teams

·Identify and prepare resource estimates and work within with budget limitations

·Match department resources and daily activities with program objectives and milestones

·Ensure cost, technical, and schedule performance for assigned teams are met

·Ensure code quality, standards, and requirements are met

·Responsible for hiring, mentorship, and evaluation of personnel

·Perform other duties as assigned

Access to Kennedy Space Center Amenities

While doing your part to help further space exploration at Kennedy Space Center, you can enjoy many on-site amenities, such as:

·Child Development Center

·Discounted tickets to local attractions and theme parks

·Credit Union

·Fitness Center

·Barbershop

·NASA Exchanges

Flexible Schedule and Telework

At Jacobs, we value your time and commitment. Here at Kennedy Space Center, Jacobs offers partial telework options and flexible work schedules for many of our positions. The ability to utilize a flex schedule or telework will depend on your department’s demands and needs.

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a related management area, and at least seven (7) years of experience in a progressively challenging and technical or management position.

Job Requirements

·Extensive experience with full software development lifecycle process

·Prior experience developing safety-critical code

·Experience working in an Agile software development environment

·Experience interfacing with customers and senior management

·Excellent technical writing skills

·Excellent communication and presentation skills

·Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects

·Personnel are required to be self-motivated, team players familiar with working in a dynamic work environment

Highly desirable\:

·Experience with CMMI Level 3 or higher compliance

·Experience with simulation software development

·Experience with Linux and networked systems

·If offered a position, proof of U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident/Green Card holder of the United States is required

·Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if necessary

Physical Requirements

·Will be required to climb stairs to access equipment for trouble shooting

·Will be required to wear hearing protection, eye protection, and other associated personal protective equipment

·Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing

·Physical requirements are sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures

·Position is located on a hazardous testing facility; must be able to quickly evacuate buildings in the event of an emergency

Work Environment

·Will be required to work inside and outside throughout the test complex

·Position may require individual to travel daily to different areas on site

·Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand, is required to access various locations on the facility

·Climbing ladders and platforms may be necessary

·All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and company safety standards

Equipment and Machines

·Computers and printers used for producing reports and schedules

·Variety of equipment used in testing

Attendance

·Full-time work hours

·Position may require occasional overtime, including weekend work, depending on task

·Must be dependable and punctual

·Shift work may be required

Other Essential Functions

·Must be able to accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbal communication

·Must be able to travel to support position requirements. This may include travel to and from customer location, which may involve airline travel. In some cases, accommodations can be made for POV, if necessary.

·Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others

·Must comply with all “drug free workplace” requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions

·Government security clearance may be required in the future

·Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management group