Team Lead ES31

Team Lead ES31

ESSCA Team Leads serve as first line supervisors and oversee the Task Orders and personnel that support the requirements defined in the ESSCA Performance Work Statement. These individuals ensure that high performing people are acquired through disciplined human resources processes and are appropriately trained, and developed to perform according to Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) policies and standards. Team Leads are responsible for the proactive management of assigned Task Orders and personnel to ensure effective accomplishment of MSFC requirements. The selected candidate will support the E3, RF, and GN&C Engineering Branch (ES31), of the Space Systems Department at Marshall Space Flight Center. This branch is responsible for Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3), Radio Frequency (RF), and Guidance Navigations and Controls (GN&C) testing of hardware related to miscellaneous NASA programs including the Space Launch System (SLS) and International Space Station (ISS). Team Leads participate in ESSCA contract operations by :

• Supporting the ASED Safety Program.
• Ensuring excellent customer relations and harmonious team dynamics and operations through excellent conflict resolution.
• Facilitating coordination / communication / collaboration with other Team Leads, ASED management, Teammate Principals, ESSCA Technical Fellows, the Business and Finance Office, and HR.
• Supporting ASED leadership communication, sharing, and development of best practices for MSFC / ESSCA.
• Actively working with ASED and MSFC personnel to explore new work areas, and develop new task scope in conjunction with ASED initiatives.
• Leading and supervising personnel in the technical accomplishment of task order requirements.
• Driving employee awareness and commitment to personal safety, mission success, and client satisfaction.
• Notifying ASED management and appropriate Teammate Principals of activities that could require disciplinary and / or safety actions.
• Ensuring quality of technical work in accordance with the Amentum Quality System.
• Managing subcontractors where applicable.
• Strategically assisting personnel in broadening and developing skills.
• Leveraging broad experience / familiarity to effectively apply the technologies and tools used in technical discipline.
• Conducting special projects as assigned by Deputy Department Manager, Department Manager, or Office of the Program Manager.

General Team Lead Responsibilities :

ES31 Specific Job Responsibilities :

Qualifications : The candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering, or related discipline (Electrical Engineering Preferred) from an accredited institution, and experience in a technical discipline as follows : Ph.D. with a minimum 14 years of experience; Masters with at least 18 years of experience; or a BS with at least 20 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have the following traits / skills :

Essential Functions Work Environment : General office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (

Physical Requirements : Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%).

Equipment and Machines : Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance : Normal workday is from 7 : 30 a.m. through 4 : 30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Other Essential Functions : The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk / hazard to the employee or others. Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.