General Engineer, AST, Gas and Fluid Systems

Full Job Description

As an AST, Gas and Fluids Engineer technical expert in the Fluids and Contract Management branch, you will be responsible for leading the planning, acquisition and control, including operational readiness and engineering support, of fluid supply equipment and facilities for cryogens, high-pressure gases, and hypergolic propellants.

You will also monitor and provide technical guidance to the contracting officer representatives of the fluid contracts and contractors engaged in this work.

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-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Leading or supporting gas and fluid system development as the technical authority, analyzing requirements, reviewing designs, estimating costs, and evaluating schedules and project feasibility; Evaluating gas and fluid systems, propellant inventories (e.g., cryogenic liquids, high-pressure compressed gases, hypergolic propellant fuels or oxidizers), or supply chain capability to verify readiness for flight hardware processing, launch, or landing operations; Identifying and resolving gas and fluid system issues as the technical expert, supporting propellants and life support infrastructure for space flight hardware testing, processing, launch, or landing.

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:

• Serve as Contracting Officer's Representative and/or Alternate COR for the NASA Fluids contract(s).
• Oversee and assist the CORs for all propellants acquisition functions for all fluid contracts at Kennedy Space Center and Agency locations.
• Identify, develop, and review aerospace program logistics support requirements, initiate studies and perform requirements analysis and cost estimates.
• Analyze and make recommendations to ensure the most cost effective and reliable sources of liquid propellants and gases.
• Resolve Agency-wide liquid propellant and gas issues due to supply chain disruptions and product purity.
• Provide technical oversight, surveillance, and management of contracts. Ensure contractors comply with defined statements of work and specifications, and document contractor performance.
• Interpret technical requirements and contract scope. Provide technical guidance to contractor regarding procedures, equipment, systems, and work required.
• Manage propellants, systems, and equipment for acquiring, controlling, and delivering liquid propellants and gases at Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Support launch processing, operations, and contingency planning.