Electrical Engineer, AST - Electrical Power Systems (Direct Hire)

Full Job Description

The Power Systems Branch is seeking candidates with unique technical and programmatic skills to join their team as a Senior Power Systems Engineer.

Work will include the following areas: electrical design, power requirements definition, hardware or software development, testing, verification, integration, certification, or operations.

This will encompass space or aeronautical flight systems, vehicles, or payloads.

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-15, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level: Leading work by applying theories and applications of electrical engineering elements used in ground systems, flight spacecraft, or similar systems, including requirements or hardware development, design, testing, or evaluation.

Providing oversight and expertise applying system engineering techniques, scientific principles or practices for development or evaluation including cost/risk trades, workforce utilization, design optimization, or problem resolution.

Leading power quality requirements development and verification activities required to provide system level verification of power system design such as, system stability, transient response, fault protection and coordination, and/or power balance and protection.

Managing technical development, cost, or schedule control for advanced power systems applications.

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:

• Defines power system and interface requirements based on vehicle mission definition, incorporating trade studies. Designs and integrates spacecraft Electrical Power Distribution and Control (EPDC) systems to meet those requirements.
• Directs the resolution of problems that arise during spacecraft developmental and operational phases. Leads the effort of identifying and resolving anomalies and serves as the technical expert providing recommendations to program management.
• Oversees and implements test and verification plans for EPDC hardware and systems.
• Exercises authority regarding allocation of resources, approval of critical actions, managerial appraisal of products to ensure they are of acceptable quality and meet stated requirements, and corrective actions.
• Coordinates and provides cross-architecture, cross-systems, and cross-mission technical expertise to programs for power requirements, system interfaces, technology development, power system integration and test, and system architecture development.
• Serves as the technical authority for the System during the various boards, acceptance reviews, and Certification of Flight Readiness (CoFR) processes. Participates in integration reviews as required.