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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.
• Develop, review, and maintain performance requirements and specifications for supported projects. Develops broad resource requirements, policies, procedures, and operational schedules for assigned programs or projects
• Develop a systems engineering management plan including system design, integration, and tailoring of systems engineering processes and applicable tools
• Contribute to goals in the maintenance, development and use of facilities such as; wind tunnels, flight simulators, air traffic/aviation simulators in the areas of aerodynamics, air traffic management, automation and the lifecycle of aviation systems
• Perform system analyses, including defining requirements, applying engineering standards, developing new approaches to technical problems, confirming requirement verification and validation processes, and overseeing peer review processes
• Support teams of system and sub-system engineers in the area of Aeronautics to develop mission concepts and related project requirements
• Contribute and support the development and design of large, new, and unusually complex technology, equipment, or systems that impact national or international programs and result in major advancement in the state-of-the-art for aeronautics
• Emphasize development and transfer to government agencies and industry of advanced aeronautical designs, analysis tools, air traffic management and flight systems technology, and research facility (e.g. wind tunnels) operational guidelines

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 may discuss the possibility of telework or remote work with your supervisor, limited to the locations indicated within the announcement.
• This position may require a one year trial period.

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-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:

• assisting colleagues by using engineering solutions to solve problems;
• performing technical work in accordance with applicable regulations or project plans with guidance from senior level colleagues; and
• training with colleagues to learn new systems, engineering skills, techniques, or leadership skills.

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 in the federal sector:

• using engineering solutions independently to solve problems;
• performing technical work in accordance with applicable regulations or project plans; and
• supporting engineering working groups or teams by providing systems support by applying basic engineering skills and techniques.

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

• solving complex engineering problems utilizing engineering solutions and techniques;
• leading efforts to ensure technical aspects of work are performed in accordance with applicable regulations or project plans; and
• leading engineering working groups by providing systems support by applying engineering skills and techniques.

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 only):

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:

• Flight Systems
• General Engineering
• Technical Competence
• Technology Application
• Design and Development Engineering
• Reliability and Maintainability Engineering and Assurance

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.