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AST - Planetary Studies
National Aeronautics and Space Administration HeadquartersWashington, DC · Senior
$125,776 – $197,200
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This role leads NASA's orbital debris mitigation strategy across all agency programs, setting standards and ensuring compliance while representing the organization in national and international space sustainability discussions.
Our summary, not National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, physical science, mathematics, life science, computer science, or related field
- One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in orbital debris mitigation
- Demonstrated expertise in orbital debris characterization, risk assessment, and mitigation requirements
- Experience developing and implementing orbital debris policies and standards for spaceflight programs