Supervisory 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-15, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level: Leading or managing a team of engineers and conducting design reviews for spacecraft, space hardware, life science payloads or aeronautic development projects; Developing processes and procedures for the development of science instruments, spacecraft, space hardware or payloads for life science experiments or technology demonstrations; Designing and developing science instruments, spacecraft, space hardware or payloads for life science experiments or technology demonstrations. 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.
As Division Chief for the Engineering Systems Division of the Ames Engineering Directorate you will be responsible for policies, procedures, resources, procurement, funding, and leading a team of highly skilled engineers in the development, test, and integration of spaceflight hardware. You will develop strategies and long-range planning, including supporting the development of new work for the Division and manage the divisions three technical area supervisors to ensure their success.