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-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Managing an engineering/science project or project portfolio, including implementation or operations for a science mission or payload project; Determining short- or long-term project goals, setting priorities, tracking and evaluating budgets, schedules, risks and technical or science requirements; Leading or working as part of a multi-disciplinary engineer/science team and coordinating with multiple stakeholders. 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 Flight Systems Implementation Branch (SCF), within the Space Biosciences Division (SC), at Ames Research Center is seeking a highly skilled individual to serve as Science Payload Project Manager/Technical Monitor. You will lead a team of skilled scientists and engineers in the development of a variety of spaceflight bioscience payloads.