Job Title: Interdisciplinary Engineer or/Physical Scientist

This is a standing register to fill various engineering and scientific positions at NASA Langley Research Center. The beginning and ending salaries will vary depending on the position to be filled. Your resume will remain on file for 90 days after your application is submmited. You will need to reapply to receive further consideration. Travel and relocation expenses may or may not be paid. THE FIRST CUTOFF FOR REFERRAL OF APPLICANTS WILL BE IN 30 DAYS. Resumes will be active for 3 months from data of receipt. Selections may be made any time a position becomes available. These positions are Term positions. A term position is for a period not to exceed a total of six years. All positions will require a bachelor's degree in an appropriate field of engineering, physical science, life science, computer science or mathematics. Identification of promotion potential does not constitute a commitment or obligation on the part of management to promote the employee. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher level duties. Under the NASA Flexibility Act of 2004, individuals appointmed under this announcement may be converted to permanent appointment, either non-competitively or through internal agency competitive placement procedures. Conversion is not a guarantee, and term conversion eligibility is contingent on the employee meeting all legal requirements. TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION, YOU MUST SUBMIT A RESUME AND ANSWER NASA-SPECIFIC QUESTIONS. THE NASA QUESTIONS APPEAR AFTER YOU SUBMIT YOUR RESUME AND ARE TRANSFERRED TO A NASA WEB SITE. IF YOU SUCCESSFULLY APPLY, USAJOBS WILL SHOW YOUR APPLICATION STATUS AS "RESUME RECEIVED." IF YOUR STATUS IS "APPLICATION STARTED," YOU HAVE NOT SUCCESSFULLY APPLIED. DO NOT RELY ONLY ON THE USAJOBS STATUS TO CONFIRM SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION; ONLY AN EMAIL FROM NASA CONFIRMS SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION. NASA uses the USAJobs resume as the basic application document. NASA limits resumes to the equivalent of about six typed pages, or approximately 22,000 characters (including spaces). You cannot complete the application process if your USAJobs resume is too long. More information about the NASA application process is also available under the "How to Apply" section of this announcement.

NASA, the world's leader in space and aeronautics is always seeking outstanding scientists, engineers, and other talented professionals to carry forward the great discovery process that its mission demands. Creativity. Ambition. Teamwork. A sense of daring. And a probing mind. That's what it takes to join NASA, one of the best places to work in the Federal Government. KEY REQUIREMENTS: Position subject to pre-employment background investigation U.S. citizenship is required Applicants must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree

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The NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) is continually seeking highly qualified individuals with a commitment to fill Aerospace Technology (AST) positions throughout the Center. LaRC offers outstanding career opportunities in a dynamic environment where each day promises new professional challenges and rewards.

This announcement covers a variety of engineering and physical science positions:

General Engineer - GS 801
Materials Engineer - GS 806
Aerospace Engineer - GS-861
Electrical Engineer - GS- 850
Computer Engineer - GS 854
Electronics Engineer - GS- 855
Physcial Scientist - GS-1301

Descriptions of some of the various NASA specialities are listed below (other specialities not listed may also be filled by this announcement):


AST, ENGINEERING PROJECT AND PROGRAM MANAGERS:

These positions may be engaged in program or project development, direction, and coordination of aerospace and aeronautical research, development, design, test, and operations efforts. The work will also include determination and evaluation of project/program requirements; overall long- and short- range planning; formulation and implementation of project/program management systems and controls; management of resources; identification and resolution of interface, integration and technical problems; conduct and/or participation in status reviews; and documenting and report the status, results, problems, concerns, etc., and assessment of contractor performance.

AST, FACILITY SYSTEMS SAFETY
AST, EXPERIMENTAL FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
AST, AEROSPACE EXPERIMENTAL FACILTIES AND TEST TECHNOLOGIES

These positions are engaged in research, development, design, test, evaluation , and construction of facilities, systems, equipment, controls, and support facilities for use in aerospace and aeronautical research, development, testing and operational activities.

AST, ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY UTILIZATION AND COMMERCIALIZATION

These positions study and evaluation engineering advances in aerospace research and development for the purpose of determining their maximum usefulness and applicability to industry, government, and the public. This position is related to the transfer and commercialization of technology, including marketing, business and partnership development, and commercialization project and program management

AST, Aerospace Vehicle Design and Mission Analysis
AST, Navigation, Guidance and Control
AST, Fluid Mechanics
AST, Flight Vehicle Acoustics
AST, Heat Transfer
AST, Stability, Control and Performance
These positions are engaged in research, development, tests and evaluation of fluid and flight mechanics pertaining to aerospace and aeronautical vehicles. Includes investigations of the force and motion mechanics of vehicles in various atmospheric and celestial environments, wind tunnel testing, and computational analysis of aircraft and spacecraft fluid flow phenomena and flight mechanic problems, studies of the aerothermodynamics of vehicles entering planetary atmospheres including dissociation and ionized gas effects; the development of systems to control, navigate and guide flight vehicles in planetary atmospheres and in space including trajectory analysis; investigations into the effects of structural vibrations and noise on the design and operation of vehicles; studies of space flight vehicle design and mission analyses; and research on the characteristics of electrically conducting fluids under the action of magnetics and electric fields.

AST, Structural Dynamics
AST, Structural Mechanics
AST, Aeroelasticity
These positions are engaged in research, developing, designing, manufacturing, fabricating, processing, testing and/or evaluating work on various kinds of metallic and non-metallic materials for use in aerospace and aeronautical vehicles; into the effects of space environments, loads, and stresses on the structures and materials of aerospace and aeronautical vehicles and support systems.

AST, Airbreathing Propulsion Systems
AST, Aerospace Propulsion Systems
These positions are engaged in research, development, design, test, evaluation of aircraft and aerospace propulsion systems (Such as liquid, solid, electrical, chemical, beamed energy, solar sails, antimatter and nuclear, etc., separately or in combination) and aerospace power generation systems and their component parts and subsystems, including processes and systems for the direct and indirect conversion of energy into power for aerospace and aeronautical application.

AST, Reliability and Quality Assurance
AST, Reliability
AST, Flight Systems Test
AST, Flight Systems Safety
AST, Aerospace Flight Systems
AST, Flight Systems Design
AST, Crew Station Systems
AST, Environmental Control Systems
AST, Experimental Manufacturing Techniques
AST, Quality Assurance
AST, Automation and Robotic Systems
AST, Safety and Mission Assurance
AST, Fluid Systems Test
AST, Flight Systems Engineering

These positions are engaged in safety, reliability, quality assurance, risk management, research, development, design, test and evaluation of aerospace and aeronautical vehicles and component systems (including stages, propulsion, control and guidance, data management and software, structures, payloads, etc) or of an aerospace or aeronautical vehicle and the related external systems.

Flight Systems:
AST, Electronic Systems Failure Analysis
These positions are engaged in safety, reliability, quality assurance, risk management, research, development, design, test, and evaluation of aerospace and aeronautical vehicles and component systems (including stages, propulsion, control and guidance, data management and software, structures, payloads, etc) or of an aerospace or aeronautical vehicle and the related external systems.

Measurement and Instrumentation:
AST, Sensors and Transducers
AST, Electronic Instrumentation Systems
AST, Electro-Optical Sensor Systems
AST, Tracking and Telemetry Systems
AST, Telecommunications
AST, Optical Engineering
These positions are engaged in research, development, design, fabrication, test, and evaluation of equipment, systems, or techniques for detecting, referencing, computing, recording, and measuring physical conditions and environment, as well as communication, control, test, and calibration operations related to space and ground systems.

Data Systems and Analysis:
AST, Data Hardware Systems
AST, Avionics Systems
These positions are engaged in research, development, design, test, analysis and evaluation of data handling and computing equipment for aerospace and aeronautical purposes (hardware) and the research and development of systems for reducing and computing data (software) or simulating aerospace and/or flight conditions by use of mathematical models, automation, and robotics. May also include information technology work that is directly linked to aerospace flight and/or ground systems.

AST-Data Systems
This specialty includes those positions which involve the conception, planning, specification, design, analysis, development, installation, test, modification, operation, maintenance and use of data handling and computing systems for aerospace, aeronautical, space science and/or earth science vehicles, spacecraft and/or instruments, their support equipment and/or experiment systems (involving both the hardware and software), and data systems for acquiring, reducing, computing, and producing data products to meet end-to-end data systems needs. Also, included are positions concerned with the development and evaluation of flight data systems, their prototypes, performance requirements, planning and developing simulation analysis systems, and the establishment of design criteria and specifications for system and subsystems.

AST-Software Systems
This specialty includes those positions that are concerned with the conception, planning, design, development, integration, test, validation and verification, operation and maintenance of software systems for use in flight and ground data systems. Included in this specialty are software systems (including operating systems) used to operate or control aerospace, aeronautical, space science and/or earth science vehicles, spacecraft and/or instruments, their support equipment and/or experiment systems, software systems for in-flight data handling, flight-borne software systems, and ground system command, control, and data acquisition/and processing operations. Also included in this specialty are positions concerned with the design, development, documentation, and control of the software development process and software development tools, as well as positions requiring analyses of issues relating to ground/flight software and data system tradeoffs. Positions in this specialty may also be concerned with oversight and/or monitoring of contractors engaged in this work.

AST-Flight Data Systems
This specialty includes positions responsible for conception, specification, analysis, planning, development, installation, test, modification, and use of aerospace pre-mission and launch flight data systems such as flight computers, interconnecting data bus network, input/output processors, and bus interface components for aerospace purposes. This specialty also requires analyzing, studying, and evaluating flight data system concepts and prototypes to determine their capability to meet projected requirements or actual space flight mission performance requirements; planning and developing simulation analysis programs or other ground-based data systems required to test, checkout, or evaluate the performance of proposed flight data systems. Other requirements include integrating independent subsystem components and software with the flight data system into a compatible vehicle system and the establishment of design criteria and specifications for subsystem interfaces; and/or evaluating contractors’ proposals for flight data systems and the technical management of contracts involving the design, development, test, and evaluation of flight data systems.

AST-Ground Data Systems
This specialty includes positions involving the conception, specification, design, analysis, planning development, installation, test modification and use of both aerospace hardware and pre-mission and launch software ground data systems associated with aerospace hardware. Positions associated with evaluating contractors’ proposals, monitoring contracts and evaluating contractors for the performance of this work are classifiable to this specialty.

AST-Aerospace Information
This specialty includes positions that involve the engineering, analysis, design, test and/or mission operations activities associated with a variety of automated data processing systems. Included are positions that involve establishing and implementing the policies, processes, requirements, and standards that will effect and govern the planning, architecture, acquisition, design, development, management, security, utilization, and measurement of Information Technology (IT) systems, which includes all networking and telecommunications. These IT systems operate within the context of extensive aerospace flight data systems as well as the ground data systems that support flight and or testing of Aerospace systems and include data interchange with these systems.

Basic Education Requirement: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major study in Aeronautical Engineering, Aeronautics, Aerospace Engineering, Astronautical Engineering, Astronautics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Biomedical Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Ceramics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science*, Earth and Planetary Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Geology, Geophysics, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Mathematics (Pure or Applied), Applied Mechanics, Engineering Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Metallurgy, Meteorology, Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Engineering Physics, Oceanography, Optical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering Physics, Space Science, Structural Engineering, Welding Engineering or other appropriate physical science or engineering field. Degrees in engineering technology are not considered to be qualifying for this position. *Note: Curriculum must include 30 semester hours of course work in a combination of mathematics, statistics and computer science. Of the 30 semester hours, 15 must be in any combination of statistics and mathematics which includes differential and integral calculus.

Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, which has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of the position described above.

Resumes will be rated by an automated system (Resumix) that matches the competencies extracted from the candidate's resume to the competencies identified by the selecting official for the position. Candidates will be evaluated on the competencies they possess that are directly related to the duties of the job, as described in the announcement. Candidates should refer to NASA's Applicant Guide for assistance in developing a complete resume, as NASA will not accept separate KSA statements."

Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality levels based on the degree to which their competencies meet the duties required. A human resources specialist will validate the qualifications of those candidates eligible to be referred to the selecting official. For the purpose of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), candidates rated in the top quality level are considered well-qualified.

NASA offers excellent benefit programs and competitive salaries. To learn more about pay and benefits at NASA, click HERE.

Any applicant tentatively selected for this position may be required to undergo a pre-employment background investigation.

U.S. citizenship is required.

Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. See "How You Will Be Evaluated" for definition of well qualified.

Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP consideration must indicate their eligibility when applying for a position. The USAJOBS resume asks you to identify your ICTAP eligibility; the NASA Supplemental Information asks you to identify your CTAP eligibility. If you are selected for the position, you must be prepared to submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.

As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.

In order to receive preference in hiring, you must clearly identify your claim for veterans preference on your resume. NASA's Applicant Guide provides the information needed to assist you in determining whether or not you can claim 5 or 10 point veterans preference. You should not submit documents to prove your eligibility for veterans preference at this time. However, you must be prepared to submit proof of veterans preference (DD-214, and, if claiming 10-point preference, SF-15 plus proof required by that form) as requested by the Human Resources Office. Veterans preference will only be considered based on what is supported. For instance, if you claim 10-point preference, but are only able to document 5-point preference, you will be considered accordingly. If you fail to provide the required documents within the stated time period, we may withdraw a job offer and/or remove you from further consideration.

Your USAJOBS account asks you to assign a name to each of your resumes. When you apply to a NASA position, we will show you the text of the resume you have submitted, but we do not maintain the name you have assigned to that resume. If you wish to keep track of that information, we recommend you make note of it at the time you apply.

This vacancy is being filled through NASA STARS, an automated Staffing and Recruitment System. NASA partners with USAJOBS in providing a seamless application process. Before you begin the application process, please read the vacancy announcement carefully and have all required information available. You may begin the process of submitting your resume by clicking on the link at the bottom of this page for "Apply Online".

In order to be considered, you must submit a resume completed on the USAJOBS site. When completing your USAJOBS resume, please remember that NASA limits resumes to the equivalent of approximately SIX typed pages, or approximately 22,000 characters including spaces. You will NOT be allowed to complete the application process if your resume is too long.

Once you submit your resume to NASA, you will be asked to complete a short series of additional questions. You must finish the entire process in order to have a complete application package and receive consideration. Your answers will not be saved unless you finish the entire application.

You may edit a previously-submitted application, if the announcement is still open. For more information, see the Applicant Guide.

If you are unable to apply electronically for this position, submit your resume and supplemental questions to: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Resume Operations Center, Mailstop: HS50, Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812. DO NOT submit your resume directly to the Center advertising this vacancy. Mailed resumes must be received by the close of business on the closing date of the announcement. Hard copy resumes requirements are provided at: Hard Copy Resume Requirements.

If you are a first time applicant, we recommend that you review NASA's Applicant Guide to ensure that you are providing a complete resume. Failure to submit the supplemental data and a resume that contains all of the required information may result in loss of consideration for positions in which you are interested.

All applications must be received no later than midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.

NASA's application process has been specifically developed to ensure that we only ask you for the information we absolutely need to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility. In order to apply for this position, you only need to submit your resume and answer the screening questions and supplemental information. No additional documentation is accepted at the time of application. (For example you need not submit narrative "KSA" statements; they are not required and will not be evaluated.) In this way we allow you to focus on preparing a resume that best describes your background and abilities. For assistance in preparing your resume, consult the Applicant Guide.

Nothing further is required until requested by the Human Resources Office. At that point, we may ask you to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume. For example, we may ask you to provide academic transcripts or proof of Federal employment status. If you are claiming veterans' preference, we may ask you to submit proof of veterans preference (DD-214, and, if claiming 10-point preference, SF-15 plus proof required by that form). If you fail to provide the required documents within the stated time period, we may withdraw a job offer and/or remove you from further consideration.

Sherry L. Carraway Phone: 757-864-2556 Email: Sherry.L.Carraway@nasa.gov

Or write: NASA's Resume Operations Center Mailstop: HS50 Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812

Candidates for NASA positions are evaluated using our automated staffing and recruitment system, NASA STARS, which compares your skills and experience as described in your resume with the requirements of the position. If you are found to be a highly qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. (In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.) Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official.

At NASA, we pride ourselves on efficient and timely recruitment actions, and you can normally expect to learn the outcome of the selection process in a fairly short period of time. In addition, to ensure that you can measure progress for yourself, NASA provides you with regularly updated information on the status of the vacancy announcement.