Deep Space Logistics Engineering Support Spec

Qualis is seeking a Deep Space Logistics Engineering Support Specialist at NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Merritt Island, Florida.

The Deep Space Logistics Engineering Support Specialist will provide technical expertise and insight, surveillance, systems engineering, analysis, and mission operations support to the Gateway Deep Space Logistics (DSL) Project at NASA KSC.

This role will focus primarily on supporting NASA’s GLS IDIQ contract, delivering end-to-end services for cargo and payload delivery to cislunar destinations, including the Lunar Gateway, in line with the DSL Insight and Surveillance Plan.

• Mission-Direct Support: Evaluate GLS Provider’s designs, analyses, testing, manufacturing, assembly, integration, verification, validation, and mission preparations for compliance with program requirements and industry best practices. Perform independent analyses, participate in engineering and logistics reviews, and present evaluations for requirements verification closure and mission readiness.
• Fleet Management: Assess spacecraft and ground systems throughout the GLS mission lifecycle, conduct model-based systems engineering (MBSE) activities, and provide CAD/Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing capability. Support independent verification/validation of CAD and engineering models, failure trend evaluation, and participation in anomaly investigations.
• Integrated System Performance: Develop and simulate vehicle and subsystem mathematical models using defensible, validated codes. Collaborate with program and project teams to ensure hardware qualification and test adequacy based on analytical findings.
• Exploratory Concepts: Support the development of new mission concepts and services beyond the Gateway, leveraging current expertise to advance NASA’s exploration objectives.
• (Optional) Project Management & Administrative Support: May include risk management coordination, logistics board/review management, documentation maintenance, administrative, integration, and coordination services as needed.