Lead Electronics Technician

Full Job Description

This position is in the Engineering Support Branch of the Flight Operations Directorate at Armstrong Flight Research Center.

As Lead Engineering Technician the position is responsible for the technical expertise, guidance, electronic fabrications, Telemetry and Calibration of extremely complex avionics and instrumentation system test articles to be installed on highly modified aerospace research and/or science aircraft, vehicles, or airborne fixtures.

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.

To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Leading or working on project test articles in both the avionics and instrumentation disciplines; Performing repair, maintenance, installation, servicing, troubleshooting, and testing of highly complex electronic, instrumentation, test articles; Working on highly modified or unique aircraft test articles; understanding project requirements, identifying resources, establishing expectations and assessing workloads; and Identifying training needs and providing training to other technicians.

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:

• Communicate organizational goals and mission to the team and ensure they are integrated into team strategies, objectives, and milestones.
• Lead and coordinate team activities by assigning, distributing, and balancing workloads among employees to ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
• Coach and guide team members in the use of effective problem-solving methods, technical practices, and work processes.
• Conduct testing, calibration, and evaluation of electronic equipment, including analyzing test data to verify system performance and accuracy.
• Support engineering research and development activities by assisting engineers with experiments, prototype systems, and advanced technical projects.
• Serve as liaison between the team and management, representing the team in meetings to obtain resources, information, and decisions.
• Monitor and report team progress by tracking work status, milestones, and deadlines and informing supervisors of accomplishments or issues.