Houston, TX, USA | Full Time The Exploration Lab Manager will: · Be the primary Lab Manager and point of contact contractor for Advanced Concepts for Exploration (ACE) lab · 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 · 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. · Coordinate with external lab users to ensure test setups are conducted in safe and effective manner · Advocate for lab usage across JSC and its partners, coordinate with stakeholders, provide tours of lab, educate interested users · Maintain content of ACE lab internal webpages, SharePoint, Teams; track lab usage and provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly status updates as required · 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 · Provide technology and hardware development for small exploration projects with various scientists and engineers Other duties may include: · 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 · 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 · Collaborate and develop funding proposals for future exploration work · Investigate science mission operations concepts, software tools, hardware development, technologies, and methodologies for lunar and Mars mission scenarios · Assist with logistics, planning, and execution for integrated test and training events at field locations · Other duties as required Required Education/Experience/Skills: · BS degree in a STEM field · Scientific or engineering laboratory experience · Ability to develop innovative work ideas and work without specific tasking · Proficient computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office suite, CAD, programming) · Demonstrated creativity and innovation · Excellent oral and written communication skills · Ability to work on a team and lead tasks when necessary Preferred Experience/Skills: · Masters degree in a STEM field with applicable experience · Scientific or engineering laboratory experience · Experience with a variety of tools and technologies · Successful grant proposal writing · Mission science integration and operations · Previous work with NASA and/or in the field of earth and planetary geology