This NASA organization is formulating plans for a replacement to Hubble Space Telescope. NGST plans to launch an 8 meter diameter mirror in about 10 years. NASA requires support in advanced studies, project formulation and risk management. This position augments the existing Aerospace project team located at NASA's Goddard Spaceflight Center in Maryland and would likely be located with the NGST program office. A five-year direct contract is forecast.
Work is underway now.
This position offers very broad responsibility for space system level performance. Contribute as a member of NASA system engineering teams, supporting NASA project requirements. Interact with the customer and Aerospace team to ensure customer satisfaction. Review Aerospace deliverables to ensure relevance, accuracy and quality and adherence to budget and schedule. Future growth at NASA Goddard is expected.