Lead Multidisciplinary Physical Scientist

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA Langley Research Center and Goddard Space Flight Center advertise Physical Scientist positions supporting NASA programs and mission needs. Roles span GS-12 through GS-15, with duties across planning, analysis, modeling, data interpretation, and technical reviews. Open to U.S.

citizens, with a potential one-year probationary period and security clearances as required. Positions may be at Langley or Goddard, with duties in multidisciplinary environments and responsibilities across project

Qualifications

• This position requires education or exceptional experience.
• Applicants who do not fully meet the basic education requirement may still be considered if they possess exceptional relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience, that clearly demonstrates significant full performance-level achievement directly related to the duties of this position.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts physical science studies, analyses, tests, and field or laboratory investigations using appropriate scientific methods, instrumentation, and analytical techniques.
• Develops, applies, and evaluates analytical, statistical, or computational models to assess physical phenomena, uncertainty, risk, and technical performance.
• Collects, manages, analyzes, and interprets scientific data; performs quality assurance and quality control; and communicates findings through reports, visualizations, and briefings.
• Develops and reviews technical requirements, test or sampling plans, procedures, specifications, and other scientific or technical documentation.
• Conducts technical reviews and assessments of in-house and contractor activities for scientific rigor, safety, quality, compliance, and completion of corrective actions.
• Integrates scientific and technical inputs across disciplines to support projects, programs, systems, and mission requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Plans and manages scientific projects or work packages, including scope, schedule, resources, performance, risks, and mitigation activities.
• Provides scientific advice and recommendations to management and stakeholders and represents the organization in technical reviews, working groups, and collaborative activities.

Skills

Physical science studies

Data analysis

Analytical modeling

Education

Engineering ABET-accredited

Physical Science / Mathematics / Life Science

Computer Science with calculus coursework

Job description

NASA Langley Research Center and Goddard Space Flight Center advertise Physical Scientist positions supporting NASA programs and mission needs. Roles span GS-12 through GS-15, with duties across planning, analysis, modeling, data interpretation, and technical reviews. Open to U.S.

citizens, with a potential one-year probationary period and security clearances as required. Positions may be at Langley or Goddard, with duties in multidisciplinary environments and responsibilities across project