AST - Aerospace Experimental Facilities and Test Technologies (Direct Hire)

Full Job Description

Serves in Launch Equipment Testing and development environment supporting the design, development, fabrication, assembly, testing, and refinement of ground support equipment and spaceflight hardware that supports NASA's Moon-to-Mars mission.

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-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Providing operations and maintenance of one or more of the following systems: mechanical and fluid based systems, cryogenic systems, vehicle motion simulators (VMS), instrumentation & data acquisition systems, video systems, proof loading of mechanical hardware, hydrostatic testing of fluid hardware, electrical systems, pressure vessel systems; Utilizing IT equipment for one or more of the following: viewing drawings & specifications, generating work authorization documents (WAD) and / or test reports; Designing, developing, operating, testing and/or troubleshooting umbilicals and components for Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and/or Ground Support System (GSS).

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.

NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses.

Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process. Major Duties:

• Perform operations of test equipment, preventive and corrective maintenance, of equipment, components and facilities to ensure it’s in reliable and in operational condition.
• Design, develop, test, troubleshoot, operate and maintain equipment, components, test fixtures and their supporting systems.
• Apply engineering design processes/policies and generate test procedures based on design drawings, specifications, and test requirements.
• Provide guidance on the design, development, fabrication and implementation of components, test fixtures, test equipment, supporting systems and facilities for NASA projects and test programs.
• Evaluate test results and assist in design adjustments to achieve desired results.