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Astrion

Material Control Specialist

Mountain View, CA

$110K - $130K/yr

Astrion is responsible for managing the NASA Ames Flight Processing Center (FPC) which support spaceflight projects by providing hardware management, assembly, integration, and test facility. The ...

Astrion

Material Control Specialist

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

Astrion is responsible for managing the NASA Ames Flight Processing Center (FPC) which support spaceflight projects by providing hardware management, assembly, integration, and test facility. The ...

Astrion

High Voltage Engineer

Mountain View, CA

$165K - $200K/yr

NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE: None CERTIFICATION ... Thorough, detail oriented, and organized, with excellent time management skills and ability to ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Manager at NASA Ames, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Manager at NASA Ames, you need a background in engineering, science, or management, often with an advanced degree and experience in aerospace or research environments. Familiarity with project management tools like Microsoft Project, knowledge of NASA-specific protocols, and sometimes certifications such as PMP are common requirements. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills set top performers apart by enabling effective team coordination and stakeholder management. These competencies ensure successful project delivery and innovation in complex, high-stakes aerospace initiatives.

What is the difference between Manager Nasa Ames vs Project Engineer Nasa Ames?

AspectManager Nasa AmesProject Engineer Nasa Ames
Primary RoleOversees teams, manages projects, strategic planningDesigns, develops, and implements engineering solutions
Required CredentialsBachelor's or higher in engineering or related field, management experienceBachelor's or higher in engineering, technical expertise
Work EnvironmentLeadership, coordination, administrative tasksTechnical, hands-on engineering work
Industry UsageUsed in managerial and leadership positions within NASA projectsUsed for technical engineering roles within NASA projects

In summary, Manager Nasa Ames focuses on team leadership and project oversight, while Project Engineer Nasa Ames concentrates on technical engineering tasks. Both roles require relevant engineering credentials, but differ in responsibilities and work focus within NASA's environment.

What does a Manager at NASA Ames do?

A Manager at NASA Ames Research Center is responsible for leading teams, overseeing projects, and ensuring that key research and development initiatives align with NASA’s mission. This role often involves coordinating scientists, engineers, and support staff in fields like aeronautics, space exploration, and earth sciences. Managers are also tasked with budgeting, resource allocation, and maintaining compliance with federal regulations. They play a vital role in advancing innovation, fostering collaboration, and achieving organizational goals within NASA Ames.

What are some common challenges faced by a Manager at NASA Ames, and how can they be effectively addressed?

Managers at NASA Ames often oversee multidisciplinary teams working on complex aerospace and research projects. A common challenge is balancing the technical requirements of innovative projects with strict budget and timeline constraints. Effective communication and collaboration across teams are essential, as is staying current with advancements in science and technology. Building strong relationships with both technical staff and administrative personnel can help overcome these challenges and ensure successful project outcomes.
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System Administrator - NASA Ames Research Center Multi-Mission Operations Center

Astrion

Mountain View, CA

$120K - $145K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

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System Administrator - NASA Ames Research Center Multi-Mission Operations Center

LOCATION:

JOB STATUS: Full-time, Onsite

CLEARANCE: US Citizenship, Federal Background Investigation

SALARY: $120,000 - $145,000

Astrion is seeking a System Administrator to join our Space Operations and Allied Missions division. Astrion supports the NASA Ames Research Center (ARC) Multi-Mission Operations Center (MMOC). The MMOC supports numerous missions at ARC such as:

  • Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER), a lunar lander that will traverse the lunar south pole searching for water ice.
  • BioSentinel, a Cubesat, that measures the impact of deep space radiation on living organisms.
  • Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph (IRIS) is an orbiting solar observatory that investigates the complex, dynamic region between the Sun’s surface and corona.

The MMOC’s role in supporting this mission is maintaining the facilities, networks, Information Technology (IT) equipment, software, and support services needed by projects to effectively and efficiently perform all mission functions including mission operations, payload operations, science operations, commanding, telemetry monitoring, and planning.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

  • 3-5 years working experience as a Systems Administrator
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or similar relevant STEM degree; Years of experience can potentially replace degree requirement
  • Understanding of basic Cybersecurity requirements
  • RedHat, UBUNTU system administration
  • Windows server and client system administration
  • Familiarity with OpenStack, VMWare and SAN management
  • Knowledge in Shell, Perl, and/or Python scripting
  • Solid knowledge of protocols such as DNS, HTTP, LDAP, SMTP and SNMP
  • Software languages – Knowledge of shell scripting, C++, Java;
  • Firm Knowledge of Excel, Adobe, Visio, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook
  • Cybersecurity, NIST 800-53, RSA Archer
  • Strong problem solving and communication skills
  • Onsite 5 days per week (core hours 9-3)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

  • Additional Linux certifications (RHCT, RHCE and LPIC) will be considered an advantage
  • Familiarity with Atlassian Suite including Confluence and JIRA
  • One or more of the following Certifications
    • MCSE (Microsoft Computer Solution Expert)
    • Security +
    • Sys Admin Certificate
    • Linux+
  • Experience with NASA Procedural Requirements (NPRs) and Policies
  • Mission Control experience is a plus
  • Windchill
  • Satellite Toolkit (STK)
  • Past experience with cloud migration and AI/ML automation is beneficial

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Management and Security of IT systems and networks in support of unique project-related computational needs, including software installation and updates, lab system troubleshooting, system backups, while assuring compliance with all NASA, Ames Research Center, and Federal IT security requirements and services standards including:
  • Manage the IT infrastructure including web servers, file servers, monitoring services (BigFix, NESSUS, SentinelOne, Splunk, Nagios), & virtual machine environment (OpenStack)
  • Includes installing upgrades to existing systems improving system operability
  • Provide configuration management addressing risk/findings maintaining compliance with NASA’s IT Security Policies
  • Patch systems and vulnerabilities maintaining compliance with NASA’s IT Security Policies
  • Maintain network records and coordinating with Center-wide networking group for planned maintenance, installations, and other issues
  • Provide technical expertise for division or laboratory driven special projects that require IT or facilities support. This may include hardware or software integration, defining requirements, and laboratory expansions and integrations
  • Provide support for engineering software installations, configuration, patching and troubleshooting
  • Support project and mission specific needs
  • Investigate cloud migration and AI/ML automation opportunities.

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