Electronics Engineer, AST, Electro-Optical Sensor 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. To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Working with laser and electro-optic technology in two or more of the following areas: pump diodes, fiber, lasers, amplifiers, microchip lasers, solid state lasers, nonlinear frequency conversions, lidar detectors, electronics instrumentation, measurement automation, conducting data analysis, optical alignment, developing hardware, integrating and testing laser and electro-optics for airborne or spaceborne instrument systems; Testing laser and electro-optical systems for use in space environments such as UV lasers for mass spectroscopy; Developing and managing technical requirements for laser and electro-optical 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 an Electro-Optical Sensor Systems (Laser Engineer) and Technical Lead in the Laser and Electro-Optics Branch at Goddard Space Flight Center, you will support the development of an Ultra-Violet (UV) laser sub-system for mass spectrometer based missions. Your responsibilities will include the development, design, construction, and testing of new concepts and technologies for future generation lasers, optical detectors, and electro-optic instruments for space applications.