Public - Engineering Technician

Summary

Positions advertised are in various organizations at Ames Research Center. NASA may fill positions at any grade level listed in this announcement (GS-0802 at the GS-11/12 levels). Lead Engineering Technician positions may be filled from this announcement, grade level and full performance level will be dependent upon position selected for.

Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.

Perform technical work activities for assigned systems, labs or facilities supporting facility test operations and test execution to customer requirements at Ames Research Center (ARC). Operate technical systems (mechanical, controls, electrical, photo/video, or instrumentation) as a test team member of facilities such as the Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel, Arc Jet Complex, Vertical Motion Simulator, Future Flight Central, etc.

Perform machinist tasks including operating machine tools, fabricating and modifying test hardware, and maintaining precision mechanical components in support of test operations.

Support maintenance of the mechanical, electrical and instrumentation systems and labs of the experimental facilities under the supervision of team leads and facility engineering staff.

Support the development of work documentation and procedures to help execute efficient fabrication, maintenance, and operational tasks.

Perform work effectively in multi‑disciplinary teams during live operations, test runs, or facility procedures where communication and safety are critical.

For lead positions, you will perform a full range of lead duties which includes assigning and evaluating work; and identifying training needs and developing employees.

Direct Hire Authority will be used; veterans' preference does not apply. Candidates will be evaluated based on qualifications and eligibility requirements. Competencies include: technology application, problem solving, teamwork, and engineering and science support technical competence.