The Exploration Lab Manager will:\n

\u00b7 Be the primary Lab Manager and point of contact contractor for Advanced Concepts for Exploration (ACE) lab\n

\u00b7 Adhere to all ARES Lab Manager responsibilities which include: lab safety, documentation, requirements, inventory, purchasing, equipment usage and upkeep, user training, and other duties as assigned\n

\u00b7 Set up, maintain, coordinate service contracts, and train users of all equipment and instruments within the ACE Lab. Including, but not limited to: 3D printer(s), soldering equipment, small thermal-vacuum chamber, etc.\n

\u00b7 Coordinate with external lab users to ensure test setups are conducted in safe and effective manner\n

\u00b7 Advocate for lab usage across JSC and its partners, coordinate with stakeholders, provide tours of lab, educate interested users\n

\u00b7 Maintain content of ACE lab internal webpages, SharePoint, Teams; track lab usage and provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly status updates as required\n

\u00b7 Work collaboratively across ARES laboratories and JSC facilities, including: Simulant Development Lab (SDL), Image Science Analysis Lab (ISAL), Field Equipment for Exploration Training Lab (FEET), and other exploration, research, curation, and engineering facilities\n

\u00b7 Provide technology and hardware development for small exploration projects with various scientists and engineers\n

Other duties may include:\n

\u00b7 Work with various teams of scientists, engineers, and other professionals in exploration science labs, test facilities, and in the field, in dynamic and occasionally time-critical environment\n

\u00b7 Integrate planetary science objectives into various test events at NASA facilities (on and off site) relevant to human and robotic exploration missions including Artemis, Gateway, Orion, the lander\/ascent systems, spacesuits, EVA, and ISS\n

\u00b7 Collaborate and develop funding proposals for future exploration work\n

\u00b7 Investigate science mission operations concepts, software tools, hardware development, technologies, and methodologies for lunar and Mars mission scenarios\n

\u00b7 Assist with logistics, planning, and execution for integrated test and training events at field locations\n

\u00b7 Other duties as required\n

Required Education\/Experience\/Skills:\n

\u00b7 BS degree in a STEM field\n

\u00b7 Scientific or engineering laboratory experience\n

\u00b7 Ability to develop innovative work ideas and work without specific tasking\n

\u00b7 Proficient computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office suite, CAD, programming)\n

\u00b7 Demonstrated creativity and innovation\n

\u00b7 Excellent oral and written communication skills\n

\u00b7 Ability to work on a team and lead tasks when necessary\n
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Preferred Experience\/Skills:\n

\u00b7 Masters degree in a STEM field with applicable experience\n

\u00b7 Scientific or engineering laboratory experience\n

\u00b7 Experience with a variety of tools and technologies\n

\u00b7 Successful grant proposal writing\n

\u00b7 Mission science integration and operations\n

\u00b7 Previous work with NASA and\/or in the field of earth and planetary geology