Aerospace Engineer, AST, Aerospace Flight Systems (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-11, you must have: a) You must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level: Working with a team of multi-disciplinary engineers involved in applying scientific concepts, methods, and processes related to theoretical analysis of aerospace vehicles to determine their behavior in their environments; or Applying engineering disciplines involving theories, concepts, principles, and methodologies to accomplish test, analysis, and technical problem solving on aerospace systems; and Supporting system engineering activities to ensure delivery of the completed aerospace system. OR b) Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in a directly related field OR c) Completed 3 full academic years of graduate education in a directly related field OR d) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b) and c) above To qualify for GS-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level: Completing evaluations of aerospace components using analysis, design, fabrication, or testing processes supported by a final review by a senior engineer; Participating in the process of conducting tests and/or reviewing data to evaluate performance; Interpreting calculations, computations, or analyzing technical information; and Assisting with resolving a variety of conventional flight or interface problems, questions, or situations in conformance with established criteria where the work product or service affects the design or operation of systems, programs, or equipment. To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Evaluating aerospace components through analysis, design, fabrication, or testing; Conducting tests and/or reviewing data to evaluate flight systems performance; Performing and interpreting calculations, computations, or analyzing technical information; and Resolving and/or troubleshooting unique or novel problems, conditions, and issues related to aerospace or aeronautical flight systems. 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. Required college majors for applicants qualifying on the basis of undergraduate or graduate education only: Aeronautical Engineering, Aeronautics, Aerospace Engineering, Astronautical Engineering, Astronautics, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Mechanics, Engineering Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Metallurgy, Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Engineering Physics, Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering Physics, Structural Engineering, Welding Engineering. Other majors will qualify if the major includes or is supplemented as follows: Ceramic Engineering, Ceramics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mathematics (Pure or Applied) (or other related field), if it includes or is supplemented by nine semester hours (or the equivalent) in machine design, mechanics, hydraulics, dynamics, thermodynamics, mechanical design or mechanical measurement.
You will serve as an Aerospace Engineer working with aeronautical flight systems, vehicles, payloads, design and operational requirements, hardware and/or software development, testing, verification, safety, integration, certification or operations. Work varies by Center and responsibility to the mission. Interviews for positions at Armstrong Flight Research Center, Ames Research Center, Johnson Space Center, and Marshall Space Flight Center will be conducted at the SWE conference.