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. 

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com/careers and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

AMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws.

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com/careers and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

AMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws.