Electrical Engineer, AST, Electrical Systems

Full Job Description

As an Electrical Engineer, you will perform professional engineering work involving the design, analysis, testing, and compliance assessment of Flight Termination Systems (FTS) in support of NASA's research, test, and development activities.

You will be responsible for developing, evaluating, and/or establishing technical requirements for the application and integration of low voltage, electro-mechanical systems into aerospace vehicles (primarily on unmanned aircraft systems).

In addition to the Basic Education Requirement (in the Education section below), to qualify for this position you must meet the requirements below and 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.

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: Implementing electrical engineering design and testing requirements for aeronautical application; Analyzing electrical circuits and developing engineering solutions during design, implementation and/or troubleshooting phases; Applying government and industry environmental testing standards throughout the lifecycle of a project.

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:

• Lead engineering efforts to determine and tailor applicable Flight Termination System (FTS) design and testing requirements for flight projects.
• Ensure compliance with tailored FTS design and testing requirements, including developing and processing FTS waivers.
• Provide flight projects with guidance on FTS design and testing requirements compliance, including associated components and/or assemblies. Assist in the development, integration, and operation of the flight vehicle's FTS to ensure compliance.
• Ensure discrepancies, anomalies, and failure of FTS components and subsystems during testing are appropriately addressed in accordance with government regulations.
• Lead the planning and coordination on assigned flight projects as the FTS Point of Contact to government organizations and commercial companies to ensure full integration of technical and operational requirements.