What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aerospace Engineer, AST, Navigation, Guidance, and Control Systems position at Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center?
Serves as the established technical specialist and Center technical authority responsible for the definition, design, development, and evaluation of manual piloting capabilities of advanced spacecraft configurations. The incumbent also serves as a lead engineer responsible for directing the development and/or evaluation of flight crew display designs to ensure that the displays optimize crew and ground controller's situational awareness.
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:
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.
Qualifications:
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:
- evaluating spacecraft performance using methods of aerodynamics, decelerator systems, ground test techniques and/or computation in order to verify spacecraft requirements are met;
- coordinating, advocating, and communicating within the agency, industry, or in academia, to guide analytical or simulation studies of aerospace vehicle systems; and
- guiding a group of engineers in technical product development and problem resolution to meet program needs.
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.
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