General Engineer, AST, Technical Management (Direct Hire)

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 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 to resolve hardware problems, procedural or policy issues, and/or operational issues; and Assisting with budget, infrastructure improvement proposals, risk-based assessments, advocacy presentations and/or other aspects of strategic planning and operations. To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: 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; and Implementing budgets, development of infrastructure improvement proposals, risk-based assessments, advocacy presentations and/or other strategic planning and operations. 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 a Technical Management Engineer at Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) or Ames Research Center (ARC), 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.