NASA
General Engineer, AST, Technical Management (Direct Hire)
Pay$86962.00 - $167336.00 / year
LocationStennis Space Center/Mississippi
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: 780608600
- 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.
- Manage projects, develop test systems, and/or test aerospace materials as a project manager, general/aerospace/electrical engineer, or physical scientist in areas like facility systems, facility and test infrastructures, and space flight hardware.
- Generate and apply theories, principles, practical concepts, processes, and systems related to engineering design, standards, codes, and techniques in support of a variety of Center Infrastructure, Program projects and NASA’s mission.
- Provide oversight of on-and off-site contractors’ performance to ensure contractual obligations are met and government resources are expended in an economical and beneficial manner.
- Oversee the design and execution of complex projects with multiple subsystems, services, capabilities, or products that support NASA functions, programs, or projects.
- Use established criteria and professional judgment to modify or design, construct, and utilize laboratories, facilities, equipment, or processes to support Center program and Agency goals.
- Serves on teams of multi-disciplined, cross-organizational, and complex design, construction, fabrication and testing projects utilizing traditional engineering science disciplines e.g. mechanical, electrical, materials, industrial, and chemical.
- Perform multiple functions which may include, planning, research, design, development, test and evaluation, cost analyses, program, and project management.
- Handle environments of rapid change, hazardous conditions and competing priorities rationally and quickly.
- Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.
- This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
- Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duties/location-NASA Center requirements.
- You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement
- Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
- This position may require a one-year trial period.
- Selected applicant(s) must be assigned to a duty location listed on the announcement.
- Supporting project management, test system development, and/or aerospace materials/hardware testing in areas such as facility systems, facility and test infrastructure, and space flight hardware;
- Working alone or within a team in the resolution of problems such as hardware problems, procedural or policy issues, and/or operational issues;
- Assisting with budget, infrastructure improvement proposals, risk-based assessments, advocacy presentations and/or other aspects of strategic planning and operations.
- Managing projects, developing test systems, and/or testing aerospace materials/hardware in areas such as facility systems, facility and test infrastructures, and space flight hardware;
- Supporting teams in the resolution of problems such as hardware problems, procedural or policy issues, or operational issues;
- Implementing budgets, development of infrastructure improvement proposals, risk-based assessments, advocacy presentations and/or other strategic planning and operations.
NASA is seeking multiple project managers, engineers, and scientists to assist in the administrative and technical oversight necessary for accomplishing the NASA Mission. You will provide leadership and guidance in planning, design, construction, modification, operation, and maintenance of various institutional and aerospace facilities and utilities used in the conduct of aerospace research, development, and operations programs.Duties
Requirements
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:
To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level:
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.