Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates Opening and closing dates09/09/2021 to 09/13/2021 Service Competitive Pay scale & grade GS 13 Salary $103,690 to $134,798 per year Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Duties SummaryThe Electromechanical Systems Branch (Code 544) is seeking an experienced aerospace engineer candidate to develop, fabricate, and test flight vehicle structures and mechanisms or their components and recommending optimum configurations, structural design, materials, and techniques for precision electromechanical and optomechanical assemblies for space flight applications.ResponsibilitiesDevelops, analyzes, fabricates and tests aerospace flight structures and mechanisms for precision electromechanical and optomechanical assemblies of space flight instruments and spacecraft.Develops conceptual and preliminary materials and structures analysis for layouts and designs, or to certify structures for space flight applications.Combine areas of optics, materials science, heat transfer, structures and mechanisms, and transducers to develop state-of-the-art equipment to meet or exceed scientific performance requirements for all launch and on-orbit environments.Serve as an expert in the design, development, test, checkout, and readiness of advanced equipment, systems or vehicles that involve new concepts and new and varied problems to be solved.Evaluates design objectives, performs complex technical calculations, and identifies the most economical and efficient procedures for materials and structures mechanics design and performance.Develop test plans, establish test methods, conduct risk and safety analyses, conduct tests, and analyze and report test results.Duties include project planning, technical review, consultation, and technical oversight of work performed by contractors.Provide technical reviews, advice on, and conduct complex analysis and development studies in support of major organization programs, including analysis of novel, unprecedented, or controversial problems.Travel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Supervisory status No Promotion Potential None Requirements Conditions of EmploymentThis position is open to US citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.SPosition subject to pre-employment background investigationYou must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcementIf selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement Qualifications In addition to the basic education requirement (shown below), you must 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. To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level including designing, analyzing, fabricating, assembling and testing flight vehicle structures, mechanisms, or their components; troubleshooting and recommending optimum configurations, structural design, materials, techniques, for precision electromechanical and optomechanical assemblies. 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. Education You must have successfully completed a bachelor's or graduate degree with a major in either a) engineering from a college or university that has ABET accredited engineering programs or b) Physical Science, Mathematics, Life Science, Computer Science, or other field of physical science. Degrees in engineering technology are not considered qualifying for this position. To find out if a school has an ABET accreditation, go to Degrees must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation.Engineering degrees earned outside the United States: Engineering degrees earned outside the Unites States must be recognized by a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA), often known as accords. These are non-governmental agreements among organizations that accredit academic degree programs. MRAs recognize the substantial equivalence of mature accreditation systems and programs accredited by signatory organizations within their jurisdictions. For a listing of Signatories, please visit, and other related degreesearned within the United States: Science and other related degrees must have been awarded from colleges or universities that are accredited by recognized accrediting organizations. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, go to .Science and other related degrees earned outside the United States: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. These education credentials must be deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited US education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a US accredited college or university. For further information, visit: . Additional informationAdditional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA within the local commuting area(s) of the location(s) identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement. This position is announced under Direct Hire authority. If you have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must: - Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility. - Meet the minimum qualifications requirements for the position -Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in 'Required Documents' For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, click here - https:// How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications and eligibility requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. You will be assessed on the following competencies:Design and Development Engineering Problem Solving Technical Competence NASA considers paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (eg, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (eg, professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance Not Required Drug test required No Position sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive (NS)/Low RiskTrust determination processSuitability/FitnessThis job is open to The public US citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the US