Moonbase Principal Engineer
Core
Senior technical and programmatic authority leading Moonbase engineering activities, systems engineering, and portfolio integration for NASA's human spaceflight, science, and exploration missions.
Role type
Principal Engineer (Engineering Program Management and Systems Engineering)
Builds
Strategic plans, program portfolios, and technical integration solutions for NASA missions
Domain
Aerospace, Space Exploration, Systems Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Systems engineering principles, Program management methodologies, Mission assurance practices, Strategic planning, Portfolio integration, Executive influence, Technical leadership, Resource allocation, Risk management, Stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Advanced technical/business degree, Contractor performance oversight, Strategic business development, Digital transformation/AI/ML application, Multi-directorate NASA experience, International space enterprise experience
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Provide authoritative technical guidance on complex systems engineering challenges, Lead technical integration efforts across division programs, Champion innovation and technology insertion, Contribute to scientific journals and patents, Represent division at NASA venues, Establish and lead the Program Integration Office, Provide technical oversight of the Moonbase NPD portfolio, Develop and implement strategic plans, Ensure consistent application of Aerospace processes and quality standards
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship