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: Performing technical management functions supporting scientific and engineering programs/projects; Utilizing systematic processes and investigative techniques to develop aerospace, aeronautical or related equipment and systems; Providing technical advice on engineering project or program integration, and testing and resolving problems that impact at least one of the following: addressing critical timelines, technical risk, resource allocation, compatibility of systems and subsystems, or project performance. 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.
You will serve as a Technical Management Engineer advising on, coordinating, monitoring, maintaining surveillance over, and/or performing a variety of technical managerial functions of aerospace and aeronautical research, development, design, test, and operations efforts.