Public Notice - Engineering (Direct Hire)

US George C. Marshall Space Flight Center; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA George C. Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL, seeks qualified engineers at multiple GS levels (GS-09 through GS-14) to perform analysis, design, test, and evaluation of aerospace systems.

Applicants must meet specialized experience or advanced degrees, with a narrative demonstrating how they meet the requirements. Review of resumes and official NASA guidance will govern candidacy. Follow the agency's application instructions on the NASA careers site.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-07 level in engineering analysis, design, test, or evaluation.
• Master's degree or higher in an appropriate field satisfies basic qualification.
• Equivalent combination of experience and graduate study may apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering analysis, design, test, or evaluation of assigned systems or components.
• Apply professional engineering judgment with limited supervision; produce technical reports and recommendations.

Skills

Engineering analysis

Technical documentation

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in an appropriate field

Doctoral degree in an appropriate field

Graduate study (3 academic years)

Job description

NASA may fill positions at any of the grade levels or locations listed in this announcement. 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-09

you must have:

a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level:

• Performing engineering analysis, design, test, or evaluation on assigned systems or components;
• Applying engineering principles to solve technical problems under supervision; and
• Preparing technical documentation in support of engineering projects or program requirements.

OR

b) Completed all requirements for a master's or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field

OR

c) Completed 2 full academic years of graduate education in an appropriate field

OR

d) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b) and c) above

To qualify for GS-11,

you must have:

a) You must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level:

• Conducting engineering analysis, design, test, or evaluation;
• Applying professional engineering judgment with limited supervision; and
• Producing technical reports and recommendations.

OR

b) Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field

OR

c) Completed 3 full academic years of graduate education in an appropriate field

OR

d) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b) and c) above

To qualify for GS-12

you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level:

• Conducting complex engineering work;
• Serving as technical authority on moderately complex systems; and
• Integrating multi-discipline technical requirements.

To qualify for GS-13

you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level:

• Leading engineering programs or technical projects;
• Serving as recognized technical authority on complex systems; and
• Developing engineering solutions.

To qualify for GS-14

you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level:

• Providing senior engineering technical leadership;
• Directing multi-disciplinary programs;
• Serving as expert in the applicable discipline; and
• Advising senior officials on complex technical and programmatic matters.

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.

Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of artificial intelligent (AI) or AI-assisted tools during the application process.

Promotion Potential:

The full performance level (FPL) will vary based on the position in which the selectee is placed and does not default to the highest grade advertised.