Senior Engineering Leader for Aerospace Programs

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA conducts a broad recruitment across its centers for multiple GS levels in the aerospace engineering and related fields. The postings cover a range of engineering roles, with responsibilities spanning technical leadership, policy development, and cross-organizational collaboration to advance NASA missions.

Selected candidates may be assigned to varying centers nationwide, subject to background investigations, with standard government employment conditions and the potential for supervisory

Qualifications

• Specialized aerospace engineering knowledge and related experience for AST positions.
• Qualification requirements depend on GS level (7–15) and may include graduate study or professional credentials.
• For engineering positions, degree requirements may include ABET-accredited programs or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Directs technical efforts across organizational boundaries and provides authoritative guidance to senior officials on complex engineering matters.
• Advises executive leadership and program managers on technical and programmatic matters; represents NASA in high-level technical forums and reviews.
• Develops and approves engineering standards, technical policies, and requirements; authors technical reports and assessments for senior leadership.

Job description

NASA conducts a broad recruitment across its centers for multiple GS levels in the aerospace engineering and related fields. The postings cover a range of engineering roles, with responsibilities spanning technical leadership, policy development, and cross-organizational collaboration to advance NASA missions.

Selected candidates may be assigned to varying centers nationwide, subject to background investigations, with standard government employment conditions and the potential for supervisory