Supervisory Aerospace Engineer, AST, Flight Structures (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-15, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level: Leading a team of engineers in the testing or operation or maintenance of spaceflight hardware or ground support equipment, or the research & technology development of spaceflight hardware or ground support equipment; Managing conflicts within a team and providing constructive feedback to team members; Planning, executing, and overseeing engineering projects. 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 Supervisory AST, Flight Structures Branch Chief with the Exploration Payload Branch within the Laboratories, Development and Testing Division, you will lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team performing testing, servicing and ground processing of payloads and orbital replacement units destined for the International Space Station, and research & technology development aligned with NASAs In-Space Servicing, Assembly, & Manufacturing (ISAM) initiative.