• Job Description

  Req#: 795444700
  The Engineering Directorate at Marshall Space Flight Center is seeking candidates to serve as Aerospace Engineers, to support critical NASA missions across the directorate; duties include working with space and flight systems, spacecraft vehicles and subsystems, payloads, design and operational requirements definition, hardware and/or software development, testing, verification, safety, integration, certification, and operations.
  
  Duties
  
  
  • Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
  • Analyzes and evaluates aerospace vehicles, structures and/or components operating within and/or beyond the earth's atmosphere including production, fabrication, operation, certification and maintenance of aerospace vehicles or associated equipment.
  • Analyzes, tests, evaluates, validates, and certifies flight hardware and system capabilities based on design and operational and safety requirements.
  • Designs hardware and/or software development, testing, verification, safety, integration, certification, and operations.
  • Assesses system performance and vehicle integration needs to meet technical and safety objectives; supports risk assessments; verifies mitigation implementation through inspection, test, and/or analysis; develops recommendations to resolve issues.
  • Applies critical inquiry, problem solving, and scientific methodology to complete assessments, make recommendations, or resolve issues.
  • Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champions NASAs commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.
  
  
  Requirements
  
  
  • This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
  • You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
  • Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, Bargaining Unit and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/Directorate/Division/Branch requirements.
  • Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duties/location-Directorate/Division/Branch requirements.
  • This position may require a one-year probationary period.
  
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  In addition to the Basic Education Requirement (in the Education section below), to qualify for this position you must meet the requirements below. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.
  
  NASA utilizes OPM-approved qualification and rating requirements specific for Aerospace Technology (AST) positions which recognizes NASA's unique aerospace work. The specific qualifications and minimum education requirements are further described below and within the education section of the job announcement.
  
  To qualify for GS-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level:
  • Supporting the development of various aerospace systems and/or subsystems, components or evaluation of these systems and parts as they affect the overall systems;
  • Solving technical issues and/or coordinating objective priorities within a team;
  • Assisting with the analysis of the safety and design capabilities of aerospace vehicles or systems.
  
  To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level:
  • Participating in the development, design, and/or analysis of various aerospace vehicles, systems, subsystems and/or payloads used in space environments;
  • Performing the analysis of the safety and/or design capabilities of aerospace vehicles or systems;
  • Collaborating with senior engineers and team members on plans or schematics to resolve technical problems while meeting project goals and deadlines.
  
  Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.
  
  NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.

• About the company

  The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an independent agency of the U.S. federal government responsible for the civilian space program, as well as aeronautics and space research.

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