Deputy Section Manager, Mechanical Design for Space Exploration Applications

The Deputy Section Manager, Mechanical Design for Space Exploration Applications supports the Section Manager in overseeing approximately 40 personnel involved in mechanical system development for NASA. The role involves a split focus between management duties, such as mentoring leads and tracking performance, and hands-on technical work including design execution, modeling, and complex design tasks. Candidates must balance administrative oversight with active participation in mechanical design reviews, failure investigations, and quick-response efforts.