Supervisory AST, Electronic Instrumentation 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 at the GS-14 level, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Designing, developing, and testing electrical or electronic components or systems; Preparing for and presenting at project milestone reviews; Communicating/collaborating with external interfaces/engineering disciplines to achieve common final product. 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 Instrument Electronics Development Branch at the Goddard Space Flight Center is seeking a skilled individual to join their management team as Associate Branch Head (ABH). You will be responsible for supervision of branch employees and providing technical management related to the design, development, and testing of instrument electronics on IRADs, balloon missions, sounding rockets, and flight missions. The ABH role is half-time supervisory and half-time technical.