Supervisory Aerospace Engineer, AST, Flight Structures

In addition to the Basic Education Requirement (in the Education section below), to qualify for this position you must meet the requirements below and have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, which has equipped you with the particular competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of the position described above. 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-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Developing requirements, designing components, analyzing results, and testing electro-mechanical flight systems; Overseeing multi-disciplinary engineering teams to accomplish project/program objectives; and Preparing and presenting status reports and design reviews to project management. 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.
The Electromechanical Systems Branch is seeking an experienced Aerospace Engineer candidate to serve as an Associate Head with expertise in the analysis, design, development, and test of precision structures and mechanisms for precision electromechanical and optomechanical systems of space flight instruments and spacecraft.