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James Lewis

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Associate Chief of Structural Engineering Division at NASA/Johnson Space Center
📍 Houston, Texas, United States

James Lewis is a long-serving leader at NASAs Johnson Space Center, currently serving as the Docking Technical Discipline Lead. He has held numerous leadership roles, including Associate Chief of the Structural Engineering Division. He is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma and is described by colleagues as a master at resolving complex technical and programmatic issues.

Outside of his direct NASA work, James has a keen interest in international space education, having served as the Program Director for the International Space Universitys Space Studies Program in Brazil. He has also shared content related to the importance of personal finance and various types of insurance, such as disability and term life.

Unique fact: James was on loan from NASA for a year to lead an international space studies program for participants from over 30 countries.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Associate Chief of Structural Engineering Division
Job Level
Middle
Location
Houston, Texas, United States
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Docking Systems Standards
He is the Docking Technical Discipline Lead and also serves as NASA's chair for the International Docking System Standard (IDSS) Committee.
International Space Education
Served as the Program Director for the International Space University's SSP23 program, which hosted participants from 30 different countries in Brazil.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Associate Chief of Structural Engineering Division
NASA/Johnson Space Center
Aerospace Engr/Project Manager
NASA/Johnson Space Center
6-2016
Docking Technical Discipline Lead
NASA JSC
3-2025 - 9-2025
Chief of Mechanical Design and Analysis Branch
NASA JSC
3-2023 - 8-2023
SSP23 Space Studies Program Director
International Space University
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Education
1985 - 1993
BS/BA
University of Oklahoma
1985 - 1987
AS
York Jr College, York Neb
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