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• Duties described below are at the full-performance level. Duties assigned at a lower grade level will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
• Provide technical and engineering support to the Mobile Servicer System (MSS) System Manager. Performing trade studies, concept of operations, and analysis in support of exploration robotics (future Gateway and Lunar Programs).
• Provide engineering support services for requirements definition, system analysis, design, integration, test, verification, and on-orbit operations of hardware and software for ISS utilization customers and ISS system providers.
• Function as an effective problem solver integrating input from multiple sources and providing engineering solutions in response to changing conditions that arise such as anomalies, changing resources, schedule pressures, and design flaws.
• Perform risk analysis of flight products, presents system strategies, and elevates concerns and solutions to the International Space Station Program representatives from the Mission Management, the Increment Management, and Program management teams.
• Works closely with Program/Project management to define and plan resources, adapt work scope, and negotiate responsibilities.
• Lead the implementation of lessons learned from developmental and operational problems encountered and oversees applicable process improvements.

Conditions of employment

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S
• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement
• If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement

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.


To qualify at the GS-11 level, 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 in a professional team environment to accomplish project goals;
• Working with robotics systems, or artificial intelligence technology;
• Assisting with professional robotics integration by performing tasks such as requirements definition, analysis, design, development, integration, simulation, test, verification, operation.

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 at the GS-12 level, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the federal sector:

• Working in a professional team environment to conduct robotics research focused on human intelligence functions;
• Supporting the development of tele-operated and autonomous robotics systems, or artificial intelligence technology;
• Participating in professional robotics research by evaluating tasks involving actuators to support complex robotic manipulations in support of program or project goals.

To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the federal sector:

• Providing technical guidance on engineering projects or tasks;
• Working the development of content, cost, schedule, deliverables, and services to support members of a project team;
• Using Flight Hardware processing techniques (e.g. certification, testing, configuration management, flight manifests, and/or flight readiness reviews) on aerospace projects;
• Offering operational support for a Mission Control Center (MCC) and/or Flight Control Center (e.g. training console support, processes, and/or Failure Impact Team (FIT) roles and responsibilities) to colleagues.

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.

Required college majors for applicants qualifying on the basis of graduate education only (GS-11):
Aeronautical Engineering, Aeronautics, Aerospace Engineering, Astronautical Engineering, Astronautics, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Mechanics, Engineering Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Metallurgy, Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Engineering Physics, Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering Physics, Structural Engineering, Welding Engineering. Other majors will qualify if the major includes or is supplemented as follows: Ceramic Engineering, Ceramics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mathematics (Pure or Applied) (or other related field), if it includes or is supplemented by nine semester hours (or the equivalent) in machine design, mechanics, hydraulics, dynamics, thermodynamics, mechanical design or mechanical measurement.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Direct Hire Authority: These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. Category rating and veterans' preference will not be considered in evaluating applicants. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see: OPM Direct Hire Fact Sheet.

Veterans: Under the provisions of Direct Hire Authority, veterans' preference does not apply. However, applicants who are eligible for veterans' preference are encouraged to include that information in their application and submit supporting documentation (i.e. DD-214, or other substantiating documents). For more information please see: Veterans' Preference information on the FedsHireVets website.

You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications and eligibility requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.

You will be assessed on the following competencies:

• Payload Integration
• Technical Competence
• Research
• Problem Solving

NASA considers paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.