General Engineer, AST, Flight Systems Training and Operations (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-11, you must have: a) You must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level: Supporting development of engineering analysis, operational concepts, plans, procedures, or real time support requirements for spacecraft hardware and software systems for the real-time flight control of human space flight; Applying console operating procedures and the operational aspects of human rated spacecraft and ground support systems, as used to develop flight procedures, flight techniques, and/or mission rules; Supporting the execution of mission objectives including spacecraft hardware and software systems management as well as their functions, operations, design, crew procedures, or mission rules. OR b) Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field OR c) Completed 3 full academic years of graduate education in an appropriate field OR d) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b) and c) above To qualify for GS-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level: Performing work as a flight controller, flight controller instructor, or crew instructor in support of human space flight mission operations; Preparing technical and engineering documents or reports and giving oral presentations at technical forums concerning human space flight mission operation issues; Participating in the development of flight procedures, flight techniques, and mission rules and crew operating procedures and mission objectives related to console operation procedures and human rated spacecraft and ground support systems such as, spacecraft hardware and software systems as well as their functions, operations, design, crew procedures, or mission rules. To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Performing work as a senior flight controller, flight controller instructor, or crew instructor in support of human space flight mission operations; Preparing technical and engineering documents and reports and giving oral presentations at technical forums to high level officials in time critical or high-pressure situations concerning human space flight mission operation issues; Developing flight procedures, flight techniques, and mission rules and crew operating procedures and mission objectives related to console operation procedures and human rated spacecraft and ground support systems such as, spacecraft hardware and software systems as well as their functions, operations, design, crew procedures, or mission rules. 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.
Serves as an Operational Specialist which could include the roles of Flight Controller, Instructor, Analyst, and Technical Specialist in mission operations for the International Space Station, Commercial Crew, Commercial LEO (Low Earth Orbit) Development Program (CLDP), Artemis, Orion, Human Lander Systems and Gateway Programs in the Flight Operations Directorate.