Lead Aerospace Engineer, AST, Aerospace Flight Systems

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-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Developing requirements, work instructions, plans, procedures, or reporting in the performance of aerospace/flight systems project activities; Conducting technical integration activities to ensure proper documentation and control of system changes; Identifying, evaluating, or implementing mitigations to programmatic, technical, and/or safety risks (e.g. mission assurance) in support of project tasks or deadlines. To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Evaluating and leading technical integration activities to support complex aerospace/flight systems project activities involving cross-organizational customers; Developing and communicating requirements, plans, and results to ensure maximum safety and mission efficiency; Providing recommendations, decisions, technical reports, briefings, or documents to communicate technical results, solutions, and meet project goals. 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.
The Operations Engineering Branch at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center is seeking an Aerospace Engineer candidate. Serve as the operations lead for the X-66 project to advance aerospace research and improve the safety and efficiently of civil aviation while progressing the realization of emerging aviation markets. Collaborates across internal and external organizations to support the design, development, testing, analysis, application, and/or utilization of aerospace vehicles and systems.