Electronics Engineer, AST, Avionic 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-09, you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level: Applying technical methods or practices related to electronics engineering to assist with communicating information on Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) parts, technologies, or manufacturing processes; Applying standardized analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to assist with reviewing component failure modes, component reliability, or component specifications and standards; Gathering EEE parts-related information, project status, or issues from stakeholders to assist with troubleshooting or root cause investigations for EEE parts or programs. OR b) Completed all requirements for a master’s or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field OR c) Completed 2 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-11, you must have: a) You must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level: Applying electronics engineering concepts, theories, principles, and practices to support Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) parts technologies, manufacturing processes, or EEE parts screening and qualifications for space flight related projects or programs; Applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to assist with analyzing component failure modes, component reliability, or component specifications and standards; Assisting with developing EEE parts management plans, destructive physical analysis (DPA), or parts failure analysis to assist with determining or monitoring part reliability. 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: Utilizing electronics engineering concepts, theories, principles, and practices to evaluate Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) parts, technologies, or manufacturing processes for space flight related projects or programs; Utilizing analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to assess component failures, component reliability, or component specifications and standards; Developing EEE parts management plans, destructive physical analysis (DPA), or parts failure analysis to evaluate or monitor part reliability. 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 (GS-09 and GS-11 Only): Aeronautical Engineering, Aeronautics, Aerospace Engineering, Astronautical Engineering, Astronautics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering (except power), Electronics Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Engineering Physics, Oceanography, Optical Engineering. Other majors will qualify if the major includes or is supplemented as follows: Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics (Pure or Applied), Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering Physics (or other related field), if includes or is supplemented by two courses in solid state physics, materials, optics, statics and dynamics, electricity and electronics, electron optics, kinetic theory of gases, electromagnetic propagation or radiation, semiconductors, vibration, high vacuum theory, information theory or heat transfer.
As an AST, Avionics Systems Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) Parts Engineer, with the Electronic Design and Manufacturing Branch/EV5, you will learn to perform as a subject matter expert in EEE Parts and provide EEE Parts support to all projects and programs within NASA/Johnson Space Center.