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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.
• Perform reliability evaluations of electronic components using Non- destructive evaluation techniques such as Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), optical microscopy, X-Ray testing etc.
• Perform reliability evaluations of electronic components using Destructive Physical Analysis (DPA) of electronic components using decapsulation techniques, precision cross-sectioning, optical microscopy, SEM etc.
• Design and build test evaluation boards for electrical testing of EEE parts using multiple test equipment such as oscilloscopes, precision multimeters, electrical probe stations, spectrum analyzers etc.
• Perform Failure Analysis of reliability issues related to EEE parts failures and finding the root cause of these failures.
• Support the Lab managers of the Code 562 Parts Analysis and Photonics Lab in maintaining the safe operation of multiple test equipment in compliance with the mandatory Lab safety procedures and OSHA requirements.
• Collaborate with the contractors engaged in this work. Support the Lab managers of the Code 562 Parts Analysis and Photonics Lab in maintaining the safe operation of multiple test equipment in compliance with the mandatory Lab safety procedures.
• This vacancy has been amended to extend the closing date to 8/30/21.

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

Qualifications

In addition to the basic education requirement (shown below), you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, which has equipped you with the particular competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of the position described above.

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 performing Failure Analysis of reliability issues related to EEE (Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical) parts failures and finding the root cause of these failures; experience in electrical testing of electronic and opto-electronic parts using oscilloscopes, high precision multimeters spectrum analyzers, etc.
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 performing Destructive and Non-Destructive evaluation of electronic components using techniques such as Scanning Electron Microscopy, Optical Microscopy, X-Ray examination; performing Failure Analysis of reliability issues related to EEE (Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical) parts failures and finding the root cause of these failures; experience in electrical testing of electronic and opto-electronic parts using oscilloscopes, high precision multimeters spectrum analyzers, etc.; and managing the safe operation of test equipment used in failure analysis and electrical testing of electronic and opto-electronic components.

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 undergraduate or graduate education only (GS-11):

Code 725 Flight: 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.

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:
General Engineering
Technical Competence
Technology Application

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.