Supervisory Computer Engineer, AST, Software Systems

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. GS-14: To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Performing software engineering project planning and management, design, development, integration, and/or testing of flight or ground based software systems; Communicating across multi-faceted teams to identify requirements, solutions to budget, priorities and/or risk. 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 Engineering and Technology Directorate (ETD), Software Engineering Division, Wallops Systems Software Engineering Branch at Wallops Flight Facility is seeking a highly motivated candidate to serve as Associate Branch Head. As ABH, you will serve in a management and administrative role as well as being a technical expert in software engineering, including planning, designing, developing, and testing flight or ground systems for suborbital and orbital platforms and launch range systems.