Aerospace Engineer, AST, Aerospace Flight Systems

Summary

As an AST Environmental Control engineer within the Crew and Thermal Systems Division, you will be responsible for technology development, test systems design/oversight, and/or project management of government furnished equipment in the area of Environmental Control and Life Support, Active Thermal Control, and Space Suit Systems. You will lead a team of highly skilled engineers and be recognized as integral member of the organization in supporting both programmatic and engineering management.

• Perform analyses, design, and buildup of test systems in support of Active Thermal Control, Life Support, and Space Suit testing.
• Oversee, coordinate, or perform pressure system trades and designs in compliance to procedural requirements.
• Perform project management duties associated to technology development, test system fabrication, and/or government furnished equipment projects.
• Execute the entire life cycle project which includes requirements development, system design, fabrication/buildup, and delivery of hardware or systems.
• Collaborate with experts to provide life support expertise to human spaceflight Program Offices and other NASA organizations in the area of design/test data reviews, recommending solutions for technical problems and investigating system anomalies.
• Work collaboratively with on‑site support contractor management teams to lead a multi‑talented team in implementing institutional process to build and certify Government Furnished Equipment.
• Communicate technical principles, progress, and risks to both programmatic customers and engineering management.

Conditions of employment

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• This position may require a one-year probationary period. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11.
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• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Position subject to pre‑employment background investigation or higher‑level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duty location/Directorate/Division/Branch requirements.
• Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/Directorate/Division/Branch requirements.

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:

• Conducting analysis of hardware and test systems through data analysis, detailed design, systems engineering, and testing;
• Supporting projects, capability, and/or, system team to ensure accountability, work distribution, mentorship, and effective communication with program and engineering management;
• Working with systems engineering, project management, and/or theoretical analyses in support of Environmental Control and Life Support, Active Thermal, and/or Space Suit Systems.

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.

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