Lead Physical Scientist — Space Missions & Programs

US Langley Research Center; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) and Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) advertise positions for Physical Scientist roles across GS-12 to GS-15 grades. Qualified applicants must meet the specialized experience requirements and NASA/OPM qualification standards for Aerospace Technology (AST) positions.

Resumes must narratively describe how you meet the specialized experience. These vacancies involve research and technical leadership across physical science programs supporting NASA missions, with

Qualifications

• Specialized experience reflects the ability, skill, and knowledge needed for aerospace physical science work.
• OPM-approved qualification and rating requirements are used for Aerospace Technology (AST) positions.
• GS-12 requires physical science studies or analyses with data, modeling, testing, or evaluation.
• GS-13 requires planning and leading physical science studies or assessments with analytical methods.
• GS-14 requires leading complex physical science projects with methodological guidance.
• GS-15 requires directing major physical science programs involving multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Roles support physical science activities across NASA programs, projects, and mission needs.
• Vacancies may be filled at GS-12/13/14/15 grades within Langley Research Center (LaRC) or Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC).
• Resume must include a narrative describing how you meet the required specialized experience.

Job description

NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) and Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) advertise positions for Physical Scientist roles across GS-12 to GS-15 grades. Qualified applicants must meet the specialized experience requirements and NASA/OPM qualification standards for Aerospace Technology (AST) positions.

Resumes must narratively describe how you meet the specialized experience. These vacancies involve research and technical leadership across physical science programs supporting NASA missions, with