Engineering Technician (Direct Hire)

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. To qualify for GS-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service: Assisting with testing or troubleshooting electrical/mechanical systems using a variety of diagnostic tools or techniques (e.g., analyzing data to identify system faults, resolving issues on-site, applying corrective measures to ensure system integrity, etc.); Participating in system testing and maintenance activities throughout the product lifecycle (i.e., from initial design to testing, integration, and maintenance); Collaborating in a team environment to address challenges and ensure functionality of mechanical or electrical systems. 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.
As an Engineering Technician with the Aerostructures Branch at Armstrong Flight Research Centers Flight Loads Lab, you will be responsible for supporting, developing, and maintaining the mechanical, electrical, and control systems used for aerostructures testing. You will collaborate with a team of highly skilled engineers and technicians, working on aerospace systems and structures in support of both NASA and national missions.