Duties
Summary
The Engineering Directorate at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) is seeking candidates to serve as an Aerospace Engineer across their organizations. These positions include experimental and theoretical analysis of spacecraft, launch vehicle, and aircraft structures to determine their behavior in atmospheric and space environments and their interaction with the environment.
Requirements
Qualifications
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-07, you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the federal sector: Studying or applying theories, concepts, principles, and methodology to assist in the design and development of various flight or ground systems and subsystems, or components; or Assisting with collecting the data to support requirements development and analysis; or Assisting with the preparation of performance and aerospace/spaceflight vehicle risk assessments; or Assisting in resolving issues for ground systems and/or flight systems testing. OR b) Completed 1 full academic year of graduate study in an appropriate field OR c) Expect to complete 1 full academic year of graduate study in an appropriate field by October 31, 2023 OR d) Any combination of experience and graduate study in an appropriate field OR e) Expect to have any combination of experience and graduate study in an appropriate field by October 31, 2023 OR f) You may also qualify at the GS-07 level by meeting one of these Special Provisions by October 31, 2023: 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 where such field is fully qualifying. This is either the average of all completed college work in the major field of study at the time of application or the average of all college courses completed in the major field of study during the last 2 years of the undergraduate curriculum. Elected to membership in one of the national honorary scholastic societies meeting the minimum requirements of the Association of College Honor Societies (other than freshman honor societies). These honor societies are listed at ACHS. Completed 12 months of student trainee experience that includes at least one work period equivalent to the GS-5, or at least 15 months of appropriate student trainee experience which includes one work period equivalent to the GS-04 level. One work period is 2 months or 320 hours. 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, including 3 months gained after the junior year of college. This experience may have been obtained on a part-time or intermittent basis and may have been paid or unpaid. Received honors or elective positions indicating superior leadership outside of your academic setting. Additionally, your academic standing must have been in the upper half of the graduating class. Have pattern of completing courses that include unusual preparatory value or direct relation to the particular aerospace specialty for which you are being considered. Have creative research aptitude or special talent for NASA scientific or engineering work. This must be shown by evidence obtained and documented by NASA in certifications from college professors or officials, or standardized questionnaires, or similar techniques. To qualify for GS-09, you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the federal sector: Assisting a team of engineers involved in the design and development of various flight or ground systems, subsystems, components, or assisting with collecting the data to support requirements development and analysis; or Assisting with the preparation of performance and spaceflight vehicle risk assessments; or gathering data to resolve issues for ground systems and/or flight systems testing; or Assisting with researching behavior in atmospheric and space environments to support resolving issues for ground and/or flight systems. OR b) Completed all requirements for a master's or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field. OR c) Expect to complete all requirements for a master's or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field by October 31, 2023 OR d) Completed 2 full academic years of graduate study in an appropriate field OR e) Expect to complete 2 full academic years of graduate study in an appropriate field by October 31, 2023 OR f) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as described in a), b), c), d), and e) above OR g) Expect to have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as described in a), b), c), d), and e) above by October 31, 2023 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 in the federal sector: Working with a team of multi-disciplinary engineers involved in the applying scientific concepts, methods, and processes related to theoretical analysis of aerospace vehicles to determine their behavior in their environments; or Applying engineering disciplines involving theories, concepts, principles, and methodologies to accomplish test, analysis, and technical problem solving on ground and/or flight systems; or Supporting system engineering activities to ensure delivery of the completed aerospace system. OR b) Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field OR c) Expect to complete all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field by October 31, 2023 OR d) Completed 3 full academic years of graduate study in an appropriate field OR e) Expect to complete 3 full academic years of graduate study in an appropriate field by October 31, 2023 OR f) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as described in a), b), c), d) and e) above OR g) Expect to have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as described in a), b), c), d) and e) above by October 31, 2023
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.
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