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: Assisting in making recommendations to resolve a variety of engineering problems or issues; Supporting a multi-disciplinary team that is responsible for engineering a system or subsystem; Working alongside engineers to perform various duties to incorporate new technologies. OR b) Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field OR c) Completed 3 full academic years of graduate education in an appropriate 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: Recommending solutions to resolve a variety of engineering problems or issues; Supporting in the implementation of principles, practices, and techniques for engineering a system or subsystem; Supporting the development of various aerospace systems and/or subsystems, components or evaluation of these systems. To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Advising on and providing recommendations or solutions to resolve a variety of engineering problems or issues; Overseeing teams of system and sub-system engineers to ensure technical aspects of work are performed in accordance with applicable regulations or project plans; Providing advice and guidance on aerospace systems and/or subsystems, components or evaluation of these 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 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.
As an AST Aerospace Engineer with the Aeronautics Divisions or Offices, you will be responsible for engineering services and support to Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate. Responsible for contributions to engineering tasks, design solution definition and implementation including requirements development, interface definition and management, design trades, risk management, technical design reviews, verification and validation planning and execution, and mission operations.