General Engineer, AST, Aerospace Experimental Facilities and Test Technologies

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-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Performing Aerospace or other complex technical testing; Working with a team of engineers and/or technicians in support of aerospace or other complex technical tests or test facilities; Participating in cross organizational or external partner collaboration and communication. To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Planning and/or executing Aerospace or other complex technical testing; Leading or managing projects or teams in support of aerospace or other complex technical tests or test facilities; Leading cross organizational or external partner collaboration and communication. 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 Test Manager at the NASA Glenn Research Center Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio at the Space Environments Complex or other assigned space environment and/or propulsion test facility. You will be considered the primary technical point of contact and technical expert for unique, world-class test facilities with overall knowledge of the performance and operating characteristics of major facility systems.