Total 30 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Randolph AFB, Texas

• Provide technical guidance and direction to aircraft engineering technicians and overall technical authority for the assigned research platform.
• Perform modifications, periodic and unscheduled maintenance, and pre- post- and thru- flight activities.
• Troubleshoot multiple aircraft including Global Hawk and ground control station electronic, avionics, instrumentation, science and research instrument components, and associated test equipment.
• Work closely with engineers and or customers to plan, design, install, troubleshoot, repair, and improve complex avionics, instrumentation, and science or research instrument systems.
• Read and interpret aircraft blueprints, technical directives, planning documents, test specifications, technical publications and procedures, and applicable safety manuals.
• Serve as the designated system inspector for assigned research aircraft, conducting thorough inspections in all areas that impact airworthiness and operational safety.
• Support professional engineers in performing experiments, research, and development activities requiring an in-depth knowledge of technical engineering methods, applications, practices, and principles to work on concepts and experimental projects.
• Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

• Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Employs scientific and analytical techniques to define, quantify, and evaluate the feasibility of assigned projects, studies or problems.
• Reviews and evaluates study projects, proposals, and/or reports for adequacy of methodology, including the use or development of computerized models, ensuring the techniques used are valid and appropriate to the problem or issue identified.
• Serves as a consultant and command level technical expert to senior subject matter specialists and/or agency officials responsible for broad program operations.
• Attends meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to program planning, advanced technologies, and support system concepts.

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• Performs a variety of tasks in support of projects assigned to higher level analysts.
• Performs special research tasks designed to utilize and enhance knowledge of work processes and techniques, and to afford an opportunity to apply the fundamentals of associated disciplines
• Identifies sources of data and performs data acquisition and reduction.
• Develops reports which summarize accomplishments and results of assignments, and presents findings within own organization.
• Keeps abreast of emerging technologies and professional developments to remain current in the field and for application to work assignments.

• Plans own work procedures to be applied in support of projects assigned to higher grade operations research analysts.
• Performs general operations research assignments consisting of a series of interrelated tasks or problems screened by a higher grade operations analyst.
• Assists higher grade analysts in finding solutions to problems requiring a variety of data sources and operations research disciplines.
• Develops written summaries and reports to be used by higher level analysts, contractors and/or customers.
• Keeps abreast of emerging techniques and professional developments to remain current in the field and for application to work assignments.

• Perform a full range of laboratory testing to include but not limited to Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, or Blood Bank section.
• Resolve technical problems and ensures remedial actions are taken whenever test results deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Ensure the quality control system is at the appropriate level to properly monitor testing performed by laboratory personnel.
• Evaluate reports by analyzing facts and performing appropriate research and prepares detailed responses.
• Compare new methods or instrumentation with existing ones to determine performance characteristics suitability.
• Perform various tests that may stand alone or in an algorithm of other laboratory testing to diagnosis and assess the prognosis of patients.

• Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
• Provide expertise in assessing aerospace flight hardware design and qualification requirements as they relate to NASA's overall strategic goals.
• Apply critical inquiry, problem solving, and scientific methodology to complete assessments, make recommendations, or resolve issues involving aerospace flight systems.
• Provide customer insight to the resolution of issues on all aspects of commercial aerospace flight development/operation, including system performance, configuration, component definition, operational capabilities, reliability, safety, etc.
• Generate and apply practical concepts, processes, and systems related to traditional engineering science disciplines and their applicability to aerospace flight systems.
• Integrate unique aerospace flight systems, customer products, and project and/or program elements to satisfy commercial launch vehicle, spacecraft, aircraft, or launch site design and operational requirements.
• Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champions NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity and teamwork.

• Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
• Manage projects, develop test systems, and/or test aerospace materials as a project manager, general/aerospace/electrical engineer, or physical scientist in areas like facility systems, facility and test infrastructures, and space flight hardware.
• Generate and apply theories, principles, practical concepts, processes, and systems related to engineering design, standards, codes, and techniques in support of a variety of Center Infrastructure, Program projects and NASA’s mission.
• Provide oversight of on- and off-site contractors’ performance to ensure contractual obligations are met and government resources are expended in an economical and beneficial manner.
• Oversee the design and execution of complex projects with multiple subsystems, services, capabilities, or products that support NASA functions, programs, or projects.
• Use established criteria and professional judgment to modify or design, construct, and utilize laboratories, facilities, equipment, or processes to support Center program and Agency goals.
• Serve on teams of multi-disciplined, cross-organizational, and complex design, construction, fabrication and testing projects utilizing traditional engineering science disciplines (e.g. mechanical, electrical, materials, industrial, and chemical).
• Perform multiple functions which may include, planning, research, design, development, test and evaluation, cost analyses, program, and project management.
• Handle environments of rapid change, hazardous conditions and competing priorities rationally and quickly.
• Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champions NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity and teamwork.

• Performs project management for space and aeronautical systems, vehicles, and/or payloads such as: design and operational requirements definition; hardware/software development; managing testing, safety, integration, certification or operations.
• Develops, tests, evaluates, researches, operates, maintains, remodels, and/or decommissions aircraft and/or spacecraft.
• Investigates phenomena encountered in aerospace flight, monitoring and analyzing unknown or unfamiliar aerospace vehicles, piloting aerospace vehicles, and/or developing aviation safety standards and regulations.
• Performs multiple functions such as planning, research, design, development, test and evaluation, cost analyses, program and project management.
• Monitors contracted work either externally or on-site in the facility of the contractor.
• Works alongside contract aerospace engineers to incorporate new technologies, improve reliability, extend the life of an aerospace vehicle, and/or reduce total ownership costs.
• Conducts specialized studies on flight vehicles, which may include overall and individual major systems components, and additional airborne equipment encompassed in the structure, to ensure their safety, suitability, and effectiveness in operation.
• Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champions NASAs commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

• Performs project management for space and aeronautical systems, vehicles, and/or payloads such as: design and operational requirements definition; hardware/software development; managing testing, safety, integration, certification or operations.
• Performs multiple functions such as planning, research, design, development, test and evaluation, cost analyses, program and project management.
• Serves as an expert on projects/programs to develop, test, evaluate, research, operate, maintain, remodel, and/or decommission aircraft and/or spacecraft.
• Investigates phenomena encountered in aerospace flight, monitoring and analyzing unknown or unfamiliar aerospace vehicles, piloting aerospace vehicles, and/or developing aviation safety standards and regulations.
• Monitors contracted work either externally or on-site in the facility of the contractor.
• Serves as an expert working alongside contract aerospace engineers to incorporate new technologies, improve reliability, extend the life of an aerospace vehicle, and/or reduce total ownership costs.
• Conducts specialized studies on flight vehicles, which may include overall and individual major systems components, and additional airborne equipment encompassed in the structure, to ensure their safety, suitability, and effectiveness in operation.
• Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champions NASAs commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

• Advises, administers, or performs professional, scientific, or technical work concerned with engineering or architectural projects, facilities, structures, systems, processes, equipment, devices, material or methods.
• Conducts special studies for NASA Programs/Projects and its partners.
• Engages in professional scientific and engineering work requiring knowledge of the science or art, or both, by which materials, natural resources, and powers are made useful.
• Performs a variety of technical managerial functions typically involving two or more areas of management functions such as resources analysis, technical management systems, technical engineering operations management, configuration management.
• Performs multiple functions alongside other engineers to include planning, design, test and evaluation, cost analyses, program management, project and quality management.
• Performs technical activities supporting the management process whether within the context of a line organization, direction of a contracted effort, or management of grants. Work may involve monitoring contractors supporting NASA projects.
• Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

• Conducts special studies for NASA Programs/Projects and its partners.
• Engages in professional scientific and engineering work requiring knowledge of the science or art, or both, by which materials, natural resources, and powers are made useful.
• Performs multiple functions alongside other engineers to include planning, design, test and evaluation, cost analyses, risk management, program management, project and quality management.
• Performs technical activities supporting the management process whether within the context of a line organization, direction of a contracted effort, or management of grants. Work may involve monitoring contractors supporting NASA projects.
• Serves as an authority in areas of technical managerial functions involving two or more areas of management functions such as resources analysis, technical management systems, technical engineering operations management, configuration management.
• Serves as a technical authority advising, administering, or performing professional scientific/technical work concerned with engineering or architectural projects, facilities, structures, systems, processes, equipment, devices, materials, or methods.
• Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

• Serves as a Research Pilot in the Flight Operations Branch, which is responsible for the execution of multiple aeronautics and airborne science research projects.
• Provides guidance in documentation preparation for specific tests, defines requirements, and assists in the accomplishment of mission objectives by active participation as a test pilot.
• Assigned to flight research programs involving objectives, hardware, and instrumentation for which few, if any, previous policies or precedents have been established and often involve state of-the-art equipment and/or take place in remote areas.
• Advises the Director for Flight Operations and the Chief Pilot on all phases of aircraft and science data gathering activities, flight instructional techniques, air traffic control procedures, and regulations.
• Maintains proficiency in multiple aircraft and demonstrates expertise in handling all types of in-flight and on-ground emergencies.
• Evaluates operational compatibility, technical feasibility, and economic viability of structural and instrumentation modifications to research aircraft
• Determines the effect various aircraft modifications and flight profiles have on safety-of-flight, aircraft performance and handling characteristics, and overall aircraft flight readiness.
• Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

• Plans, organizes, and oversees assigned activities in the Environmental or Asset Management Division.
• Exercises program and project management responsibilities
• Represents the Environmental or Asset Management Division with a variety of USAF/DoD organizations, groups, teams, or committees.
• Communicates and coordinates environmental issues with higher headquarters, regulatory agencies, other installation units, community officials, etc.
• Participates in the development and execution of the environmental budget and preparation of planning, programming, and budgeting system (PPBS) documentation in support of environmental Quality Branch.

• Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
• Reviews and signs off on Operational Procedures, Equipment Instructions, Configuration Change Requests, Discrepancy Reports, and System Test Reports (AFOPs, AFEIs, CCRs, DRs, and STRs), including work orders and building modifications.
• Writes and reviews critical lift plans, checklists, test plans, and hazard analyses for load, thermal, Ground Vibration Test (GVT), and combination tests.
• Conducts various testing operations, including weight and balance, load frame tests, lamp checks, and annual working load checks.
• Manages Flight Loads Lab (FLL) space, equipment maintenance, repairs, and time estimation for task completion.
• Oversees data review for Data Acquisition System (DAS), loading, and thermal systems for performance and troubleshooting.
• Collaborates with safety, quality assurance (QA), and other departments, preparing for audits and addressing safety findings.
• Trains team members on safety, lift operations, rigging, and equipment operation.
• Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

• Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
• Leads the effort to determine/tailor applicable Flight Termination System (FTS) design and testing requirements for flight projects.
• Ensures compliance with tailored FTS design and testing requirements. Responsible to develop and process FTS waivers.
• Provides flight projects with guidance on FTS design and testing requirements compliance, including associated components and/or assemblies. Assists in the development, integration, and operation of the flight vehicle's FTS to ensure compliance.
• Ensures discrepancies, anomalies, and failure of FTS components and subsystems during testing are appropriately addressed to the satisfaction of the Government.
• Leads the planning and coordination on an assigned flight project as the FTS Point of Contact to Government organizations and commercial companies in order to ensure full integration of technical and operational requirements.
• Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

• Develop the strategic research approach to reducing the risk of adverse events due to space radiation exposure.
• Identify topic areas for national research solicitations and evaluate new proposals and directed research for merit and relevance and provide relevance and feasibility recommendations to the Human Research Program Chief Scientist.
• Manage issues of conflict-of-interest, bias, and confidentiality to ensure fairness and credibility of the proposal, evaluation, selection, award, and administration of Federal awards.
• Oversee and analyze the funded research progress to understand and respond to research results having significant impact to the research approach or any of the risks and updating the approach in response.
• Work directly with the appropriate scientists and clinicians to implement the science established by the research approach and successfully close out the associated human health and performance risks.
• Work closely with NASA Medical Operations personnel to facilitate the transition of research results into clinical practice.
• As a clinical specialist, ensure the scientific components carried out by the Element are focused on mitigating operationally relevant risks and developing countermeasures, clinical guidelines and/or technologies that support exploration missions.
• Provide expertise for the integration and coordination of the radiation research and expertise with other HRP Elements, the Translational Research Institute for Space Health or with other NASA organizations as necessary.
• Coordinate national or international collaborations to identify research approaches by other US or International Agencies that should be leveraged by NASA.
• Ensure all Element scientific or technological activities and plans are synchronized with the Element schedule, cost, procurement plans, and delivery milestones.
• Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.