[Hiring] Engineering @Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center

Role Description

Positions advertised are in various organizations across Johnson Space Center (JSC). NASA may fill position at any grade level, and any location listed in this announcement.

• Coordinates technical efforts across organizational boundaries and adheres to guidance from senior officials on highly complex engineering matters.
• Prepares engineering analysis, design, test, and evaluation on mission-critical systems. Applies judgment to resolve complex technical problems and recommends optimal solutions.
• Provides technical recommendations to more senior engineers, and program managers on complex technical and programmatic matters.
• Applies engineering standards, technical policies, and requirements documents for the organization. Applies technical reports and assessments that affect the work of others.
• Supports long-term organizational technical capability and engineering work.
• Prepares technical exchanges with contractors, partner agencies, and external entities. Writes technical reviews and monitors project timelines.

Qualifications

• 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.
• To qualify for GS-07, you must have:
  • One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level:
  • Performing routine engineering support tasks under close supervision; Collecting data, maintaining records; or Preparing basic technical documentation in support of engineering projects or programs.
  • OR Completed 1 full academic year of graduate study in an appropriate field.
  • OR Expect to complete at least one of the education degree requirements for this grade level by June 28, 2027.
  • OR Any combination of experience and graduate study in an appropriate field.
  • OR You may also qualify at the GS-07 level by meeting one of these Special Provisions:
    • Are in the upper third of your class, based on completed college work at the time of filing an application.
    • Have an average of 2.9 or better on a 4.0 scale for either all completed college work at the time of application, or all college courses completed during the last 2 years of the undergraduate curriculum.
    • Achieved a grade average of B+ (3.5 on a 4.0 scale) or better in the major field of study.
    • Elected to membership in one of the national honorary scholastic societies.
    • Completed 12 months of student trainee experience that includes at least one work period equivalent to the GS-5.
    • For engineering positions, successfully completed a 5-year program of study, or at least 160 semester hours, leading to a bachelor's degree.
    • For engineering positions, have a professional engineering degree, and up to 12 months of experience gained as a technician or technologist equivalent to the GS-5 or higher level.
    • Successfully completed all requirements for two bachelor's degrees, one in an appropriate field of science or engineering.
    • Have six months of directly related/specialized experience or training.
    • Received honors or elective positions indicating superior leadership outside of your academic setting.
    • Have pattern of completing courses that include unusual preparatory value or direct relation to the particular aerospace specialty.
    • Have creative research aptitude or special talent for NASA scientific or engineering work.
• To qualify for GS-09, you must have:
  • 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; Preparing technical documentation in support of engineering projects or program requirements.
  • OR Completed all requirements for a master's or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field.
  • OR Completed 2 full academic years of graduate education in an appropriate field.
  • OR Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study.
  • OR Expect to complete at least one of the education degree requirements for this grade level by June 28, 2027.
• To qualify for GS-11, 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; Producing technical reports and recommendations.
  • OR Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field.
  • OR Completed 3 full academic years of graduate education in an appropriate field.
  • OR Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study.
  • OR Expect to complete at least one of the education degree requirements for this grade level by June 28, 2027.

Requirements

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• This position may require a one-year probationary/trial period.
• Start dates will be set after all education requirements have been met and verified.
• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance.
• Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package is provided to federal employees.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position held (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).