Electrical Engineer, AST, Experimental Electrical Equipment and Techniques

In addition to the Basic Education Requirement (in the Education section below), to qualify for this position you must meet the requirements below and have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, which has equipped you with the particular competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of the position described above. 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-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level: Applying engineering theories, principles, and practices to assist with planning or executing the simulation of a space-like atmosphere; Supporting engineering projects or teams to ensure successful operations of test facilities or systems; Assisting with electrical engineering activities to support facility operations, maintenance, and/or upgrades. To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Performing electrical engineering functions to facilitate the simulation of a space-like atmosphere; Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technical professionals to meet test requirements; Providing recommendations to resolve electrical engineering problems or issues as they pertain to facility operations, maintenance, and/or upgrades to meet the requirements of NASA missions. 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 a Facility Test Electrical Engineer for the Space Environments Test Branch (FTF) at Glenn Research Center (GRC), you will be responsible for accomplishing electrical engineering tasks associated with space simulation testing in a vacuum environment. Responsibilities include implementation and design of electrical systems, programming controls, maintenance, repairs, and upgrades, as well as the hardware integration associated with operations of test facilities and supporting infrastructure.